The Brisbane Lions welcome the State Government’s grand plan for a complete redevelopment of the Gabba should Queensland host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Sports Minister Stirling Hinchcliffe yesterday announced a proposal to transform the Gabba into a world class 50,000 seat venue that would be the centrepiece stadium of a Queensland Olympics.
Lions CEO Greg Swann said the Gabba was an iconic venue in Australian sport and the proposed redevelopment would leave a lasting legacy for football, sport and the wider community.
“Hosting an Olympic Games would be a huge opportunity for the entire State and a dream come true for all sports loving Queenslanders,’’ he said.
“The Gabba is the home of football in Queensland, the game has been played there for over 100 years and to have a redeveloped stadium as the legacy of an Olympics would ensure that, as our game continues to grow, fans can enjoy a world class facility.’’
The Club’s new Training and Support Centre at Springfield Central also features in venue planning should Queensland host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Queensland’s proposal has modern pentathlon being staged at Springfield, supported by the arena’s high-quality rail and road connections and outstanding sporting facilities.
