'Premium economy stadium': Barr's plan to keep costs below $1 billion

'Premium economy stadium': Barr's plan to keep costs below $1 billion

Canberra stadium costs will be cut for "premium economy" option to stay under $1 billion.

The Canberra Times

Canberrans have been warned to expect a "premium economy" stadium after Chief Minister Andrew Barr pledged to cut high-end finishes and venue luxuries to bring project costs under $1 billion.

Canberrans have been warned to expect a "premium economy" stadium after Chief Minister Andrew Barr pledged to cut high-end finishes and venue luxuries to bring project costs under $1 billion.

Mr Barr moved to quell fears of a major budget blowout after a government-commissioned analysis revealed a new stadium at Bruce would cost between $1.339 billion and $1.869 billion, while a Civic project would cost between $2.127 billion and $2.890 billion.

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