Canberra Airport announced last week the appointment of world-renowned stadium design firm Populous to do concept design and feasibility work for the proposed stadium in Canberra’s city centre.

Widely regarded as a world-leading stadium architecture practice, Populous has designed some of the world’s most iconic sporting venues, including Christchurch’s new One New Zealand Stadium.

“We said from day one that this proposal would be evidence-led and tested rigorously,” said Canberra Airport Managing Director Stephen Byron.

“The appointment of Populous is an important step in that process.”

Senior principal Al Baxter joined Rod and Gabi to answer all their questions about the proposal – listen below: