Gold Coast mayor says the glitter strip should take over from Brisbane as the primary host of the 2032 Olympics to keep away from staggering multi-billion-dollar invoice
- Gold Coast mayor says glitter strip should be primary host of the 2032 Olympics
- Tom Tate believes extra Olympic occasions should be hosted on the Gold Coast
- Redevelopment of the Gabba is now estimated to price a staggering $2.5billion
Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate believes that the glitter strip should take over from Brisbane as the primary host of the 2032 Olympics to keep away from a staggering multi-billion-dollar invoice.
The Gold Coast is anticipated to host six occasions through the Olympics, however with the large prices related to different tasks, Tate says the realm should should be holding extra occasions.
Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate (pictured) believes that the glitter strip should take over from Brisbane as the primary host of the 2032 Olympics to keep away from a staggering multi-billion-dollar invoice
The Gold Coast is anticipated to host six occasions through the Olympics, however with the large prices related to different tasks, Tate says the realm should should be holding extra occasions
He identified the redevelopment of the Gabba, which is now estimated to price $2.5billion.Â
‘Look on the Gabba. They need to spend $2.5 billion to place an additional 8000 seats in. That merely would not make sense while you can not ship inexpensive housing,’ he stated.
‘They should solely refurbish it as a result of that is taxpayers’ cash and there are laborious instances proper now so it is not the time to rebuild.
‘If you’ll burn {dollars} left, proper and centre, individuals will have a look at you with disdain.’
Tate identified the redevelopment of the Gabba, which is now estimated to price $2.5billion
Mr Tate believes the Games are too Brisbane-centric and that organisers want to contemplate the Gold Coast extra significantly.
‘I say they must be respectful of taxpayers’ cash. We have already got quite a bit of the services such as Olympic swimming pools, hockey fields and BMX, to call just a few,’ Mr Tate stated.
‘Let’s deal with value-for-money and legacy for the entire of South East Qld. After all, this all began out as a southeast Queensland (Olympic and Paralympic) bid.’
Acting Premier Steven Miles says the Gabbas multi-billion-dollar facelift can pay dividends in the long term.Â
Plans for the redevelopment of the Gabba as a venue for the Olympics in 2032
‘We’re already lacking out on attracting worldwide video games and rebuilding the stadium will ship a world class stadium and permit us to stay aggressive for AFL and worldwide cricket,’ he stated.
‘It can even appeal to nationwide and worldwide leisure occasions.’
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