Australia바카라�s Iconic Gabba to Be Demolished After 2032 Olympics; Brisbane to Get New Stadium

One of Australia바카라�s most iconic cricketing venues, The Gabba, will be demolished after the 2032 Olympic Games, making way for a new 60,000-capacity stadium in Victoria Park. The announcement, made by Queensland Premier David Crisafulli, ends years of speculation about The Gabba바카라�s future and provides clarity for cricket in Brisbane. (More Cricket News)

Cricket Australia and Queensland Cricket have welcomed the move, emphasizing that the new stadium will secure the sport바카라�s long-term future in the state. 바카라�This decision gives us certainty about venues and scheduling, ensuring Brisbane can host the very best international and domestic cricket,바카라� Cricket Australia stated in a statement released on Tuesday.

The Gabba, which hosted its first Test match in 1931, has long been a fortress for Australian cricket. However, despite its legacy, the venue has faced significant challenges, including aging infrastructure.

Initially, a AUD 2.7 billion overhaul was proposed by the previous Labor government but was scrapped due to rising costs. A scaled-down AUD 600 million upgrade was also abandoned by the new administration, leading to the decision to construct an entirely new venue at Victoria Park.

With the 2032 Olympics shaping Brisbane바카라�s sporting infrastructure, the move ensures cricket remains central to the city바카라�s plans. The Gabba is expected to host its final major cricketing events in the lead-up to its demolition, including potential matches if cricket is included in the Brisbane Olympics. The Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay has also been earmarked as an Olympic venue.

Cricket바카라�s return to the Olympics in 2028, after more than a century, adds further significance to this transition. The new Victoria Park stadium, designed as a state-of-the-art multi-sport venue, is seen as a major win for Queensland Cricket.

CEO Terry Svenson acknowledged The Gabba바카라�s rich history but emphasized the need to move forward. 바카라�The Gabba has given us countless memories, but we must look to the future. This decision ensures cricket thrives in Queensland for generations to come,바카라� he said.