Premier Rejects Recommendation to Build $3.4 Billion Olympic Stadium

Miles, who is under electoral pressure to retain a Labor majority, ruled out the idea after receiving a recommendation for a $3.4 billion stadium to be built.

A general view is seen of fireworks after Brisbane was announced as the host city of the 2032 Olympics at the Brisbane Olympic Live Site in Brisbane, Australia, on July 21, 2021. Albert Perez/Getty Images

The stadium saga surrounding the 2032 Brisbane Olympics has taken another twist today after Queensland Premier Steven Miles rejected recommendations to develop a new facility in Victoria Park in Herston.

The objectives of a report commissioned in January by Mr. Miles and led by former Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk was to review new and existing facilities to address potential cost overruns as strategic planning for the games continues.