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The Gabba redevelopment is dead! Or at least that seems to be the case based on recent comments from John Coates, Andrew Liveris, Adrian Schrinner and Amy McMahon. With a staggering price tag and growing opposition, the fate of the Gabba hangs in the balance.From the initial plans to add 8000 seats to the stadium, costing $2.7 billion, to the subsequent backlash and resignations, the future of the Gabba as the host venue for the opening and closing ceremonies and athletics competition remains uncertain. We'll explore the factors that led to this uncertainty, including a review by former Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and recent statements from key figures like John Coates.Discover the alternative venues being considered, including Suncorp Stadium in Milton, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Albion, and a unique proposal for a new super stadium above Cross River Rail Woolloongabba. Mel Pikos also explores longshot options and addresses the challenges each alternative venue presents.Do you believe the Gabba rebuild is truly dead, and where do you think the opening and closing ceremonies of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics should take place? Let us know in the comment section down below. Today we’re talking tactics. #thegabba #brisbane2032 #olympicgames 00:00 Introduction00:33 The Gabba's Olympic History01:35 John Coates Says It Doesn't Stack Up2:33 Alternative Venues 02:42 Suncorp Stadium 03:21 QSAC, Nathan04:08 Albion Park Raceway04:49 A Second Gabba Stadium5:26 A Few Less Likely Possibilities06:34 What Do You Think?---Do you, your business or someone you know need new office space or a fitout? We can help find and place you in the perfect office and design and build your new fit out exactly they way you want it. Visit http://www.tactic.au for more info or you can contact me directly at [email protected] with us on our socials:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/talkingtacticswithmelpikosTalking Tactics with Mel Pikos on FacebookTactic Spaces on Facebook@mel_pikos on Twitter@melppikos on Instagram@melpikos on TikTok
By Mel PikosThe Gabba redevelopment is dead! Or at least that seems to be the case based on recent comments from John Coates, Andrew Liveris, Adrian Schrinner and Amy McMahon. With a staggering price tag and growing opposition, the fate of the Gabba hangs in the balance.From the initial plans to add 8000 seats to the stadium, costing $2.7 billion, to the subsequent backlash and resignations, the future of the Gabba as the host venue for the opening and closing ceremonies and athletics competition remains uncertain. We'll explore the factors that led to this uncertainty, including a review by former Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and recent statements from key figures like John Coates.Discover the alternative venues being considered, including Suncorp Stadium in Milton, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Albion, and a unique proposal for a new super stadium above Cross River Rail Woolloongabba. Mel Pikos also explores longshot options and addresses the challenges each alternative venue presents.Do you believe the Gabba rebuild is truly dead, and where do you think the opening and closing ceremonies of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics should take place? Let us know in the comment section down below. Today we’re talking tactics. #thegabba #brisbane2032 #olympicgames 00:00 Introduction00:33 The Gabba's Olympic History01:35 John Coates Says It Doesn't Stack Up2:33 Alternative Venues 02:42 Suncorp Stadium 03:21 QSAC, Nathan04:08 Albion Park Raceway04:49 A Second Gabba Stadium5:26 A Few Less Likely Possibilities06:34 What Do You Think?---Do you, your business or someone you know need new office space or a fitout? We can help find and place you in the perfect office and design and build your new fit out exactly they way you want it. Visit http://www.tactic.au for more info or you can contact me directly at [email protected] with us on our socials:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/talkingtacticswithmelpikosTalking Tactics with Mel Pikos on FacebookTactic Spaces on Facebook@mel_pikos on Twitter@melppikos on Instagram@melpikos on TikTok