Gabba to be centrepiece of 2032 Games if Brisbane bid successful Reuters 2 hrs ago © Reuters/DAVID GRAY FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Ashes test match - Australia v England - GABBA Ground
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The Gabba stadium is slated for a A$1 billion ($777 million) rebuild before hosting the opening and closing ceremonies as part of Brisbane s bid for the 2032 Olympics, officials said on Tuesday.
Queensland state capital Brisbane was named preferred bidder for the 2032 Games in February and could be confirmed as host as early as July.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the Gabba, formally named the Brisbane Cricket Ground, would likely have its capacity boosted from 42,000 to 50,000 as part of a renovation to cost around the A$1 billion mark .
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