en.Wedoany.com Reported - Preliminary earthworks have commenced for the construction of the main stadium for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. The new 63,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park will host the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies as well as athletics events, and will become the city's primary oval stadium after the Games, serving events such as the Australian Football League (AFL) and the Big Bash League, while also hosting international cricket matches including Tests, ODIs, and T20s.
Temporary fencing has been erected around the site, and several nearby traffic and transport routes have been adjusted. The North Brisbane Bikeway, York’s Hollow, the Pump Track, and some green spaces remain open to the public. Key changes for residents include the closure of Gilchrist Avenue to vehicle traffic and parking, as well as the closure of access to the park from Queensland University of Technology and Herston bus stations.
Upon completion, more than two-thirds of Victoria Park will be preserved as green public space, including York’s Hollow pond. The current focus is on ensuring the park remains accessible and functional for all users. Traffic management and signage have been installed to assist with access during the transition, and sections of the park will be progressively closed as construction advances.
The new stadium is part of the $7.1 billion Olympic venues infrastructure program, jointly funded by the federal and state governments. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli stated that the start of preliminary works at Victoria Park is a milestone for the state. He noted that the world's attention will be on the region in 2032, but more importantly, it will deliver legacy benefits for all of Queensland beyond the Games; Victoria Park will become a hub for sport, culture, and green space in the heart of Brisbane, making all Queenslanders proud.
According to the state government, the main construction partner for the stadium will be confirmed in the coming months, and a draft master plan for the area will be released soon. The master plan, developed by global design firm Arup, will create a world-class entertainment and lifestyle precinct, connecting the Brisbane Stadium, the National Aquatics Centre, and the Brisbane Athletes' Village during the Olympics, and leaving behind infrastructure for generations after 2032.
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