And the reality of Victoria Park is much more wonderful. Spanning 158 acres just north of central Brisbane, Victoria Park was converted form a golf course into a public park in 2021. Nick Mulvenney/ReutersBut Queensland’s then-Premier, Steven Miles, rejected the Victoria Park plan. For Brisbane Stadium, the firms will work alongside Azusa Sekkei, a Japanese architecture practice that has helped deliver over 100 sporting venues, including the Japan National Stadium used at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Save Victoria Park retains hope that the decision can be reversed, saying that applications for the park’s permanent legal protection are still being evaluated.

Source: Egypt Independent January 07, 2026 13:34 UTC