The project is underway. Construction work on Victoria Park stadium officially began on Monday in Brisbane. The first shovels hit the ground in the presence of, among others, the State Premier, David Crisafulli. Victoria Park will be the beating heart of Brisbane's sporting, cultural, and green spaces, and a place all residents can be proud of. " he declared to the media.
This speaker some 60.000 seats is one of the major projects of the organizing committee of 2032 Olympic and Paralympic GamesEven though the necessary permits have been granted, the stadium remains controversial in Australia. Police had to intervene on Friday to to remove protesters opposed to the construction.
Today the first work started on Queensland's new Olympic and Paralympic Stadium - and we had some future sports stars to help!
— David Crisafulli (@DavidCrisafulli) June 1, 2026
This venue will become home to our Brisbane Lions and Queensland Cricket, while also playing host to major events from across the globe.
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« Although we respect the right to peaceful protest, the Victoria Park encampment has now become a security problemThe GIICA (the Independent Authority for Infrastructure and Games Coordination), the city council, and the police have repeatedly engaged in dialogue with protesters in Victoria Park and have made it clear that it would be dangerous for people to remain there once the site becomes an active construction zone. " commented the Queensland government.
