An unexpected decision has been made in Australian history - the Fitzroy River, located in the northern part of the country and famous for its crocodiles, will host rowing competitions as part of the 2032 Summer Olympic Games in Brisbane. This was reported by The Australian publication.
It is noted that this river is known for its amazing nature, strong current, and, most importantly, a large number of crocodiles. Therefore, although local residents and environmentalists assessed this decision as risky, the agency responsible for the construction of the Olympic facilities found Fitzroy "one of the most convenient and attractive natural areas."
Queensland State Prime Minister David Krisafully stated that the government will keep the security issue under strict control.
"The safety of every athlete and guest is our top priority. A special crocodile tracking system will be launched. Additional drones and protective equipment will be deployed around the river," he told the press.
Recall that the International Rowing Federation (World Rowing) previously assessed the Fitzroy River as an area unsuitable for holding competitions. The reason is the instability of the river's water flow and the presence of predatory animals. However, the Australian side has developed a new project in this regard: it is planned to identify all possible sources of danger in the river in advance through special barriers, sonars, and automatic alarm systems.
Ecologists emphasize that such a decision could affect the balance of nature. They believe that large-scale construction work and traffic for competitions increase the likelihood of disrupting the living environment of animals.
Nevertheless, the local government expresses its intention to develop the region, expand tourism and sports infrastructure through Olympic preparations.
The 2032 Brisbane Olympics would be the third Summer Olympics in Australian history. This time, athletes from around the world will compete on the natural waterways of the land of crocodiles - this is expected to be not only a competition, but also a historic experience.
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