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Gabba redevelopment likely to be scrapped after new evidence to Brisbane Olympics venues review

Gabba redevelopment likely to be scrapped after new evidence to Brisbane Olympics venues review
February 8, 2024
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Nigel Benton

Co-founder/Publisher, Australasian Leisure Management

Born in the English county of Dorset, Nigel Benton is the co-founder and Publisher of Australasian Leisure Management, Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific’s only magazine for professionals in all areas of the leisure industry and the www.ausleisure.com.au website - the go to news resource for industry leaders and professionals.

With a long-term commitment to communicating all that is best about the leisure industry (aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues) his career has been defined by an ability to develop and implement industry communications.

Starting his career working in heritage visitor attractions and then adventure travel in Africa and the Middle East, an interest in writing about his experiences led to his change of career into magazine journalism and publishing.

In addition to publishing, Nigel speaks on marketing communications at a range of industry events.

He was made a Life Member of the World Leisure and Recreation Association in 2006 and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (London).

In 2020, he launched the new Asian Leisure Business website.

As of October 2024, he was inducted into the Australian Fitness Awards Roll of Honour at the 2024 AUSactive National Awards.

Among a range of published works and features, his comments on a Blog (blogspot) from 2007 to 2011, when this website went live in its current form, may be interesting to reflect back on.

His philosophy on life is to be kind to all and to indulge those that you love.

His passions include family, Newcastle United and motorcycles (especially British ones) as well as caring for Stella the pug.

Click here to connect with him via LinkedIn.

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18th January 2024 - Queensland Premier Steven Miles announces Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympic infrastructure review

13th December 2023 - Incoming Queensland Premier to review Olympic stadium plans

4th December 2023 - Brisbane Lord Mayor quits 2032 Olympics Forum

4th December 2023 - Gold Coast Council abandons notion to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

4th December 2023 - Brisbane Aquatic Centre to host 2024 Australian Swimming Trials

1st December 2023 - 20,000 seat stadium to be built at Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds as temporary Gabba replacement

24th November 2023 - Queensland Government announces commencement of design and construction procurement for new Gabba Stadium

11th November 2023 - 20 Year Plan laid out with release of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy Strategy

6th October 2023 - Stadiums Queensland venues hosted record 4.9 million patrons through 2022/23 financial year

2nd October 2023 - Brisbane’s Ballymore Stadium to host Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship 2023

17th September 2023 - Senate inquiry calls for ‘urgent review’ of Queensland Government’s $2.7 billion Gabba redevelopment

23rd August 2023 - AOC’s Matt Carroll tells Federal Senate hearing that redevelopment of the Gabba for Brisbane Olympics is ‘not required’

1st August 2023 - Development for Brisbane 2032 athletics warm-up facility will not require demolition of homes

28th July 2023 - Gabba rebuild prompts Queensland Cricket call for new 10,000 seat stadium at Albion

23rd June 2023 - Australian Government seeks advisors to drive major events through and beyond the Brisbane Olympics

9th May 2023 - Federal budget set to deliver further $500 million for Brisbane Olympics but no funds for Victoria’s Commonwealth Games

14th March 2023 - Brisbane 2032 Coordination Office formed to avoid layers of bureaucracy

17th February 2023 - Queensland and Federal Governments agree $7 billion funding for 2032 Brisbane Games venues

16th December 2022 - Swimming Australia committed to ‘Win Well’ strategy as it looks to post Brisbane 2032 legacy

13th December 2022 - Cindy Cook named Chief Executive of Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics Organising Committee

14th November 2022 - International Olympic Committee executives arrive in Australia to agree broadcast rights for Brisbane Olympics

28th October 2022 - Development plans accelerated for future home of Brisbane Olympics Athlete Village

9th August 2022 - Rising 2032 Olympics costs could see Gabba redevelopment exceed $1 billion

21st July 2022 - Brisbane Games Committee names 12 Queenslanders to oversee Olympics legacy


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