Behind the fences at Victoria Park

On one side of the park, crews are building roads for earthmoving trucks. On the other, they’re investigating what lies under the future aquatic centre. GIICA’s November notice explains why.

Two sites, two different jobs

At Herston, even the roads being built inside the fence tell a story. Excavators and dump trucks need a way to move earth between stockpiles before the stadium takes shape. GIICA’s November works notice includes a ground photograph of those earthworks on its first page. On the Spring Hill side, surveyors are examining existing structures and crews are drilling boreholes for the National Aquatic Centre. See the November site photograph and works map (PDF) ↗

What changes for people passing the park?

A shared path beside Gilchrist Avenue is being prepared for a future diversion. GIICA says it will provide more information before the path opens. Near Bowen Bridge Road and Gregory Terrace, the November notice lists minor footpath works. Some investigations may extend beyond the aquatic centre fence. Brisbane Grammar School’s construction update for neighbours ↗

How far along is the stadium?

GIICA lists planning and approvals, design and early works together. That explains how a site can be busy while people are still making design decisions. The 63,000 seats in the venue brief describe the intended stadium. For the next sign of physical progress, the most useful document on the venue page is its construction notice. GIICA stadium profile and construction notices ↗