IN PICTURES: Gabba to get $1bn Olympic-sized transformation

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will today reveal more of the state’s vision for the Games, with The Gabba set to be transformed as the event’s main stadium to host the athletics and opening and closing ceremonies should the bid be successful, pushing out its 42,000-seat capacity to host 50,000 people.A plaza would be built between the new Cross River Rail station and The Gabba, which could be used in its own right as a concert space and a place for medal presentations after events. And nearby…



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