QSAC (Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre)
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The poor condition of Queensland’s stadiums are under scrutiny as the state prepares to unveil its infrastructure plans for Brisbane 2032.

The venue plan for the Olympics is just days away and 9News can exclusively reveal the shocking list of defects plaguing stadiums across Brisbane.

Leaky roofs, termites and worn-out seats are just some of the issues needing to be addressed as the state formalises its Olympics plan.

QSAC (Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre)
QSAC (Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre) needs work done. (Getty)

The Boondall Entertainment Centre, one of Brisbane’s oldest venues, needs a lot of work, according to footage obtained by 9News.

There have been 126 defects reported so far, including a roof which needs to be replaced and the refurbishment of 14,000 seats.

The Sleeman Complex in Chandler also has more than 220 reported defects, documents show.

The Aquatic Centre needs a new roof and 1400 seats in the Main Theatre are ageing.

About 34,000 square metres of bitumen outside the venue needs resurfacing too.

QSAC (Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre), which was flagged as the Labor government’s choice to host the Brisbane 2032 athletics, has more than 300 problems, the documents show.

Boondall Entertainment Centre,
Boondall Entertainment Centre in Brisbane needs its roof replaced. (9News)

There are more than 9000 corroded or missing bolts and screws across the stands which need replacing and 1100 seats are weathered.

A termite infestation has also been discovered in the food outlet.

Suncorp Stadium, a crucial venue for the games, has 180 reported issues including 1 kilometre of rusted handrails and leaky roofs.

Meanwhile, the Gabba has 312 defects with some major components of the stadium’s lifespan expiring by 2030.

These are just some of the issues piling up at Brisbane’s main venues.

Tim Mander MP is the Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Queensland Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander. (9News)

“The challenge at Stadiums Queensland now is playing catch up for the under investment that has taken place over the previous 10 years,” Minister for Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander said.

”In this financial year, $25 million has been spent on nearly 5000 jobs.”

There is no suggestion in the reports the structures are unsafe.

Stadiums Queensland said it takes great pride in maintaining its venues to a high standard but admits this is dependent on resourcing and budgets.

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