SYDNEY, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Australia's Queensland unveiled the finalized venue plan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games on Tuesday, following approval from the state cabinet late Monday night.

The plan announced by Queensland Premier David Crisafulli includes a new stadium, an upgraded aquatic center, and a revitalized tennis precinct, ensuring Brisbane is ready to host the global event.

"We're not Paris, we're not LA [Los Angeles]. This will be better, and it'll be the Queensland way," Crisafulli told a press conference.

"A number of Olympic and Paralympic sports move their headquarters up to Brisbane, permanently, a real world-class legacy which will serve these sports for decades to come," the premier said.

A brand-new 63,000-seat stadium will be built at the Victoria Park near Brisbane's city center, serving as a key venue for the Games, which marks a significant investment in the city's sports infrastructure, Crisafulli said.

The cost for the stadium, which will host the opening and closing ceremonies and the athletics, is yet to be announced, although a 100-day review said it would come in at an estimated 3.785 billion Australian dollars (2.38 billion U.S. dollars).

The Centenary Pool in nearby the Spring Hill will be transformed into a national aquatic center, featuring a 25,000-seat capacity and multiple pools, which has been welcomed by Swimming Australia, as well as governing bodies for Diving, Artistic Swimming, and Water Polo, he said.

The Brisbane Showgrounds, owned and operated by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), will serve as the home for the athletes' village. Additionally, a 20,000-seat arena will be constructed at the site to host key events during the Games, he added.

The Queensland Tennis Center will undergo a significant upgrade, including the addition of a new 3,000-seat show court arena and 12 new match courts. This expansion ensures Brisbane retains its tennis events, amid speculation that Melbourne could take over, according to the venue plan.

The plan is built on the findings of an independent 100-day review into infrastructure, transport, and facilities, Crisafulli said, expressing confidence that the strategy would leave a lasting impact beyond 2032. Enditem

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