Why the masterplan will save Victoria Park and transform Brisbane<\/a><\/p>\nThe long-awaited masterplan features two new towering pedestrian bridges crossing the Inner City Bypass and an expanded link under Bowen Bridge Road to Exhibition Station.<\/p>\n
It reveals the Olympic and Paralympic Games warm-up track will be located south east of Brisbane Stadium in Victoria Park.<\/p>\n
The existing cricket nets and Gilchrist Ave sporting fields will be flooded as part of an expanded York\u2019s Hollow watering hole.<\/p>\n
Wide pathways will wind through a sprawling inner-city green space that will also feature open fields and a proposed rock climbing wall.<\/p>\n
Early concept designs unveiled on Thursday show a lush green space built around wetlands, open lawns and dense native landscaping, with the 63,000-seat Olympic stadium built into Victoria Park\u2019s hills. <\/p>\n
Mr Bleijie said the iconic precinct would include expansive green space, world-class public amenities and better connectivity.<\/p>\n
Around two-thirds of Victoria Park will remain green and public space with a public amphitheatre, open parklands, new walkways and bridges linking public transport.<\/p>\n
Premier David Crisafulli said the inner city parkland would help transform the city. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis state-shaping precinct is about legacy \u2013 unlocking a world-class free precinct that Queenslanders will enjoy for generations, long after the flame is extinguished,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust as South Bank defined a city as the gift for Expo 88, Victoria Park will be the legacy of 2032 \u2013 a place that belongs to Queenslanders once the Games have gone.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want Queenslanders to help shape this precinct, because for 2032 and beyond, it belongs to them.\u201d<\/p>\n
The masterplan was handed to Mr Bleijie in May.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Crisafulli Government has put an end to the chaos with a clear state-shaping plan that delivers the right infrastructure, in the right locations, with a legacy that extends well beyond 2032,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of Brisbane, and I encourage all Queenslanders to have their say on this proposed Legacy Plan.\u201d<\/p>\n
Queenslanders will get a chance to have their say on the Victoria Park masterplan from Monday. Feedback will be open until September 27.<\/p>\n
Two builders are in the final stages of battle for the contract to construct Brisbane Stadium. <\/p>\n
The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority is continuing early earthworks at Victoria Park as opponents pledge to continue their campaign against the stadium. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Two towering pedestrian bridges will link Brisbane Stadium with the National Aquatic Centre while Victoria Park\u2019s York\u2019s 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