Why the Gabba’s $2.7BILLION Olympics rebuild could be dead before work even starts

A controversial reconstruction of the Gabba will be reconsidered along with other Olympic infrastructure projects in Brisbane under a new Queensland government.

Incoming Prime Minister Steven Miles says an independent authority will be set up to examine infrastructure plans by 2032, with the $2.7 billion reconstruction of the Gabba on the list.

Rivals have called for the rebuild to be scrapped due to rising costs after the plan's initial $1 billion price tag ballooned to nearly three times that estimate.

Mr Miles announced last month that the Gabba would be demolished and rebuilt by 2030, unveiling a bold new vision for Brisbane's home of AFL and cricket.

But those plans are now under review, with Mr Miles confirming an independent authority would be established if he takes charge.

New Queensland Premier Steven Miles is reviewing the project ahead of the Olympics

Mr Miles will be sworn in as Queensland's 40th Premier after Annastacia Palaszczuk officially submitted her resignation on Friday.

“Every other time I have asked these questions the advice has been that the Gabba redevelopment is absolutely necessary to host Brisbane 2032,” Miles told reporters on Wednesday.

“But I think it's reasonable that we can be absolutely certain of that before we finalize those tenders.”

Mr Miles said he wanted to ensure the Gabba redevelopment was the best outcome for Queensland and that the relocation plan took care of its tenants, AFL's Brisbane Lions and Queensland Cricket.

A row has broken out over the temporary home of AFL and cricket, with Brisbane's mayor refusing to back a funding plan for a $137 million revamp of RNA Showgrounds.

Treasurer Cameron Dick – who will replace Miles in a revamped cabinet – said the Olympic projects were on “pause” ahead of the 60-day independent review.

“We will conduct a review of investments in the infrastructure of the Olympic Games,” he said.

Asked whether the Gabba rebuild might not go ahead, Mr Dick said: “Look, let's take it step by step.

“I think we need to take a break. We're going to take a break from the projects.

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'We're just going to have an evaluation. We are going to take the time to do this and we are going to set up an independent authority.'

Mr Miles said he had begun discussions with Brisbane Mayor Adrian Schrinner and the review had been discussed with both the International Olympic Committee and Brisbane 2032 organisers.

Deputy Opposition Leader Jarrod Bleijie said the LNP had been calling for the installation of an independent authority for more than a year.

“We have consistently called for an independent body to put an end to the madness, chaos and crisis,” he said.

The Queensland Greens and Katter's Australian Party have called for not only the Gabba reconstruction but also the 2032 Brisbane Games to be scrapped and funding redirected elsewhere.