Brisbane’s having a bit of a moment, with the 2032 Olympics inching closer and closer, and a new stadium being built for the occasion, and The Gabba being renovated. However, the latter is not the only one getting a face lift!
The LNP has just announced a huge upgrade to Lang Park stadium, the biggest in the venue’s 23 years of existence, and works are expected to begin towards the end of this year.
The bulk of the renovations to the 52,500-seat stadium consists of greater capacity, 360-degree wraparound LED screens, supersized score boards, and new entertainment zones within the seating bowl and concourse. They will also include include two tennis court-sized mesh screens on the outside of the stadium, so fans can see them as they approach.
The upgrades will be paid for through the Queensland government’s Legacy Fund, which was originally envisioned as a contingency but, according to the government, doesn’t need to be saved in case the Olympic infrastructure exceeds the budget, because things are on track so far.
As Premier David Crisafulli summed up, “We’re adding new video screens, more capacity, new bars and entertainment zones, so whether you’re here for Origin, the Rugby World Cup, major concerts, you’ll have an unforgettable experience for years to come.”
A huge music hub, playing host to performers as big as AC/DC and Taylor Swift, this year the number of concerts held in the stadium temporarily increased from 12 to 21, and the new upgrade is expected to add 1,000 new seats in anticipation of the Rugby World Cup next year.
Once the design for the renovations is completed, it will go out for tender, and construction on The Cauldron is slated to begin towards the end of this year.
