The IOC has maintained there's enough time to get plans in order after a lengthy back-and-forth over Brisbane's Olympic Games venues.
The International Olympic Committee says there is 'no need to panic' over the stadium debate ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Games.government initially proposed a $3 billion rebuild of the Gabba, which included a new "greenfield" stadium at Victoria Park.
But the independent Games review, led by former Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk, recommend a "world-class" stadium be built as the host venue at Victoria Park.The International Olympic Committee has accepted a decision by the Queensland Premier to not build a new stadium for the 2032 Games. Quirk also called for the Gabba to be demolished and turned into greenspace, estimating renovation costs would likely blowout for a full rebuild.
Premier Steven Miles Miles rejected the recommendation and has instead opted to upgrade the QSAC, Gabba and Suncorp Stadium, to host the Games across all three. Overnight, the International Olympic Committee held the second round table with Games officials to get an update on the plans.Overnight, the International Olympic Committee held the second round table with Games officials to get an update on the plans."We're always there to help with the technical side of things and to give advice but it's not for us to step in and give direction," said Coventry.
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