Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate proposes hosting Olympic swimming events at the existing Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, arguing for cost savings compared to Brisbane's proposed plans. Tate's proposal, backed by billionaire Gina Rinehart, suggests utilizing existing hotel infrastructure instead of building a new athletes' village. He estimates potential savings of $5 billion by opting for this approach.
The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority is conducting the 100-day review of Olympic infrastructure. Read some of the submissions here. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate wants his city to host Olympic swimming in 2032 – and his bid to wrest the marquee events from Brisbane has the backing of Australia’s richest person.
Speaking at the aquatic centre on Tuesday, he said organisers could save $5 billion by following the Gold Coast’s advice.“A temporary pool arena , you’re looking at $2.5 billion. Do the sums.” “Mrs Rinehart has been known to publicly support the Mayor of the Gold Coast’s call for upgrading the Gold Coast pool venue that hosted the Commonwealth Games, which could then better service the swimmers for many years to come, rather than a temporary pool,” a spokesman for Rinehart said.
The Gold Coast athletes’ village was planned to provide 500 permanent post-Games dwellings for residents.
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