PROJECT · CANBERRA / 2 UPDATES
Regatta Place stadium proposal
- 19 Oct 2026Policy & Planning25,000-seat lakefront stadium pitch gets cautious Barr backing
A private group led by Canberra Airport chief Stephen Byron has pitched a 30,000-seat Regatta Place stadium, and Andrew Barr says it is worth exploring.
- 24 Oct 2026Policy & PlanningBarr wants 30,000-seat Canberra stadium with AFL, no ACT capital
Andrew Barr has pushed the Regatta Place stadium pitch from 25,000 to 30,000 seats, wants AFL and cricket included, and rules out ACT capital funding.