The planned Olympic stadium at Victoria Park has cleared a major hurdle, with the federal government ticking off its environmental approval.
In a decision notice published on Wednesday, but dated Tuesday, the Department of Environment deemed the stadium project – along with the adjacent National Aquatic Centre – “not controlled action”.
That, in effect, gave the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority the green light to proceed when it takes possession of the land on June 1.
“After careful examination, the department determined that the proposed Brisbane Stadium, National Aquatic Centre, and precinct-related works do not require further federal environmental assessment, as they are unlikely to have a significant impact on nationally protected environmental matters,” an Australian government spokesman said.
“This means that the proposed works do not require any further assessment or approval under national environmental law to proceed.”
However, the spokesman noted there were still a number of applications being considered under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act in relation to the venues, both of which would be key to the delivery of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Comment has been sought from Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie and the Save Victoria Park community group, which has campaigned against the developments.
More to come.
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