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The government had toyed with plans to redevelop the Gabba – which was built in 1895 and has staged 67 men’s Test matches – but those plans were scrapped following a 100-day review into planning for 2032.<\/p>\n
Cricket, which is being held in Los Angeles in 2028 and is likely to be retained in 2032, could be played at the Gabba before the arena is torn down. <\/p>\n
“Wouldn’t it be amazing to see the Australian cricket team win gold at an Olympic final? The Gabba’s swansong,” Crisafulli said. <\/p>\n
“The Gabba is at its end of life. It hasn’t been well maintained, and we do need a stadium to host this great show, and there is an opportunity for legacy play.”<\/p>\n
Queensland Cricket backed the plans, with chief executive Terry Svenson saying the arena had been a “wonderful venue” but its challenges were “well documented”. <\/p>\n
A new 25,000-seater national aquatic centre will be built in Spring Hill near the main stadium, while a new 20,000-seater arena is planned near the main athletes village. <\/p>\n
The rowing will be held in Queensland’s Fitzroy River, which is known to host saltwater crocodiles but the government says the waters are safe.<\/p>\n
“If it’s good enough for central Queensland kids, I reckon it’s good enough for Pierre from Paris,” said Crisafulli. <\/p>\n
The Brisbane Queensland Tennis Centre will receive significant upgrades in order to host tennis events. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n