Spreading out the events too far was what led to Melbourne having to abandon their Commonwealth Games.
It is more efficient to have the events held in as close general proximity as possible, with exceptions being for events like surfing and sailing, etc.
I used to support the Olympics but now not only are we ill equipped but house prices have gone through the roof. This means when I eventually reach Homebuying age I may have no choice but to leave this city or stay but rent for life. And Iâm definitely not a fan of this whole âcollective, own nothing and somehow be happyâ society that is being put forward by the WEF. Also you would think they would have all the planning set in stone and budgeted for before even committing to the Olympics so they could have shovels in the ground ready to go, immediately after winning the bid.
Realistically, Brisbane/Qld should never have bid for the Games, and the bid never should have been accepted. Itâs simply too small to host such a large event. Look at host cities over the past 50 years. All are much larger.
Sydney would have been of comparable size back in 2000.
If we did what we said we would during the bid development and targeted dialogue phases it would have been fine.
Itâs like saying we never should have gone to the zoo. The zoo was a great idea, we just should have followed the directions and not later decided to wander into the lion exhibit wearing a dress made of zebra steaks.
Sydney was ~4 million in 2000. Greater Brisbane will likely hit about 3.1 million by 2032, so around 25% smaller.
Edit: Sydney also had the benefit of already being more of an international/tourist destination, with an abundance of hotels, something Brisbane still sorely lacks, IMO.
I donât think it is worthwhile debating whether Brisbane shouldâve bid for the Olympics. It is happening whether we like it or not.
I think there are valid concerns raised re distance between Exhibition station & the new stadium. I hope (and I sure they will) they build proper pathways that make that walk as easy as possible, so it wonât be as difficult compared to walking to bus stops in suburbia (although perhaps still not ideal for those with disabilities).
I wonder what modifications they are considering for Exhibition to make it âmatch fitâ? Is it feasible to add half height platform screen doors to maximise use of the narrower platforms (although this will bar possibility of heritage trains using it in the future)?
Yes but south east Queensland is exploding in population and they are now saying we could even be on track to eventually surpass greater Melbourne in terms of population after the 2050s, putting us second only to Sydney
Iâm looking forward to the Olympic games and what Qld can showcase. It will also encourage must needed law reforms for business which can encourage further investment in transport infrastructure as well.
What about a brand new 3rd platform at Exhibition if the powers that be donât want to build a dedicated stadium station?
If a new train station isnât going to happen then I think at a minimum Vic Park will need an events bus station similar to Suncorp Stadium that works pretty well. The Gabba operations using regular busway station plus surrounding streets is a shemozzle with no care shown for accessibility - it shows you canât rely on the existing Herston station alone.
And if the platform space at Exhibition is a concern then could a queuing space be made (with weather covering, toilets, PWD access) which could be used to hold crowds off the platform and allow them up in safe numbers? A third platform sounds good too and could be used in conjunction with the queuing space to then direct people to whichever platform is best for next service rather than people crowding one platform over another.
Exhibition could have two extra platforms.
I donât get why they donât want to build another station. Like seriously it wouldnât be that hard to do. Bet there then going to say that there going to put parking beneath the stadium or something stupid.
That would really eat into Sideshow Alley, and I canât see how an additional track could fit without demolishing the RNAâs still quite new Large Animal Pavilion (or demolishing the John MacDonald Stand, which would never be allowed).
Or are you envisioning a tandem station arrangement or something?
Just thinking if they build a third platform then it may as well be another island. OK, not enough room. Tandem is something I have not thought about.
Itâs not just as easy as plonking down a station, especially in a constrained, increasingly active railway corridor that will form part of the Cross River Rail line.
I know itâs not easy but neither was sending a man to the moon.
Also keep in mind we have built Pimpama and are building Hope Island and Merrimac on an active rail line.
Not really. There have been plenty of closures.
Yeah but US Government was interested in getting to the moon. Our government isnât interested in delivering Public Transport infrastructure.