Victoria Park Closure for Olympics Stadium

0:00The Torio Park in Brisbane is about to shut down for the public as construction kicks off for the 2032 Olympic Stadium. Deputy Premier Jared Blaži confirmed the whole park gets fenced off starting June 1st and stays that way until the games. They're building a 63,000-seat stadium plus a National Aquatic Center right there. A key bikeway section linking to the North Brisbane bikeway stays open but with a slight detour during the build. They'll say they'll roll out safe diversions as work ramps up though some spots might close temporarily. They're still figuring out paths around the park and checking if any green space can stay public. Local bike riders are pushing back with the Brisbane South Bicycle User Group stressing the need for early warnings on changes. They want detours that keep cyclists safe from cars and off-foot paths calling anything less negligent for such a long project. The bike pump trek on Hurston Road remains open and workers hit the site right away with bulldozers and excavators.

1:01This ties into bigger bikeway upgrades from the city center to termside, though stage 5 is still pending. As the Olympics prep heats up, expect more tweaks to keep folks moving safely around the construction zone. From your city, powered by AI, this is Sydney News Today. I'm Corey with the story.