Construction of $1.4b Brisbane Arena to begin within weeks. Take a look around

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The Gather Brisbane consortium has been tapped to build and run the 17,000-seat Woolloongabba venue, which is slated to open by 2031.

Construction of the $1.4 billion Brisbane Arena is set to begin within weeks, after it was announced on Sunday that the Gather Brisbane consortium would deliver the entertainment precinct, with its opening expected by 2031.

The 17,000-seat arena will host various events, such as concerts, family shows, and sports, and will have access to Woolloongabba’s underground Cross River Rail station, alongside a new pedestrian bridge connecting to Stanley Street and the South East Busway.

The Gabba Entertainment Precinct, which comprises two pieces of land totalling nine hectares, will replace the Brisbane Entertainment Centre at Boondall in the city’s north.

The nearby Gabba Stadium will be demolished following the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as part of a state government plan for almost 4000 homes.

Earlier this year, Gather Brisbane was shortlisted alongside Ignite, formerly Brisbane Entertainment Alliance, for the build.

On Sunday, the government announced Gather Brisbane, which brings together Plenary, Live Nation, Oak View Group and Webuild, would be responsible for the arena’s design, build, financing, maintenance and operation.

Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said the consortium’s selection marked a major milestone, with work expected to start in January.

“The stage is now set for something special at Woolloongabba. This will be transformational for the area, and generational for millions of people who will come to live, visit and enjoy this new precinct,” he said.

Taking aim at Labor over “taxpayers forking out billions for a new arena”, Bleijie said the government had instead gathered a group of powerhouses in their fields to deliver an incredible legacy for Queensland that would also “respect taxpayers’ money”.

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