Tag: Australia

Queensland nix calls to revisit Gabba rejig

Article posted by Coliseum, September 27^th, 2023

Queensland has rejected calls from a Senate inquiry to review its plan to spend AUD$2.7 billion (£1.4 billion/$1.7 billion/€1.6 billion) on redeveloping the Gabba Stadium in Woolloongabba, Australia, for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane. ‘inside the games’ stated that an... » Read more

Accor Stadium toast athlete Cathy Freeman

Article posted by Coliseum, September 26^th, 2023

As part of a New South Wales (NSW) Government initiative to celebrate Australia’s greatest female athletes, the Eastern Grandstand at the Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park (Australia) will now be officially known as the Cathy Freeman Stand. ‘NSW GOVERNMENT’ stated that still glowing from... » Read more

‘Revisit Brisbane 2032 soccer venues’

Article posted by Coliseum, September 21^st, 2023

James Johnson, Chief Executive of the Football Australia national governing body, has called for a review and rethink of the stadiums selected as host venues for soccer at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics in that country (Australia). ‘Sportcal’ stated that Johnson spoke to Members of Australia’s... » Read more

Brisbane 2032 sustainable-timber venues

Article posted by Coliseum, September 7^th, 2023

An alliance of local and global architects wants to bring sustainable timber design to the Brisbane Olympics and fresh, local eyes to Olympic venue design in South-East Queensland (Australia). ‘Buchan Group’ stated that the Australian design practice Buchan has spearheaded the alliance, joining... » Read more

‘The Gabba’ will be ‘more than just a stadium’

Article posted by Coliseum, August 31^st, 2023

The Department Head delivering Queensland’s Olympic venues has defended the $2.7 billion The Gabba (stadium in Woolloongabba, Australia) spend, saying it will be “more than just a stadium”, with shops, homes and community spaces such as galleries and museums to be included in the 24/7... » Read more

Optus Stadium ‘fight against fill’ initiative

Article posted by Coliseum, July 28^th, 2023

Perth’s Optus Stadium (Burswood, Australia) has joined the fight to save 10-cent containers from landfill, installing 460 ‘Containers for Change’ bins throughout its venue. ‘waste MANAGEMENT REVIEW’ stated that more than 2.2 million drink containers are sold at the Optus Stadium each year... » Read more

Accor Stadium rugby show thick-of-match action

Article posted by Coliseum, July 27^th, 2023

The 2023 NRL and NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Finals have been confirmed for the Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia, on October 1st, representing the pinnacle of the best rugby league competitions in the world. ‘ACCOR STADIUM’ stated that the Grand Finals will attract thousands of regional,... » Read more