It couldn’t be more different from the past. On one page of the International Olympic Committee’s feasibility study for Brisbane 2032, where the local hosts had proposed a new 50,000-person stadium for track-and-field athletics as well as the opening and closing ceremonies, the custodians of the global tournament inserted a comment.
“Consider using existing Carrara Stadium (40,000) in Gold Coast for Athletics; Consider using The Gabba (40,000) for Ceremonies.”
Michael BlebyDeputy property editorMichael Bleby covers commercial and residential property, with a focus on housing and finance, construction, design & architecture. He also dabbles in the business of sport. Michael is based in Melbourne. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at mbleby@afr.com
