Project Description

Services:


Client:

Infrastructure NSW

Project Value:

$810 million

The NSW Government’s redevelopment of Stadium Australia comprised of its conversion into a permanent rectangular venue with 70,000 seats, moving seats closer to the field of play and updating the stadium to contemporary standards; providing a world class experience for spectators and enhancing NSW’s position as a global and sporting destination.

The existing stadium has 83,300 seats and hosts major sporting and entertainment events. The stadium was built to host multiple sporting events for the 2000 Olympics. In 2003 the stadium was reconfigured to shorten the north and south wings, install ingmovable seating for oval and rectangular sporting events and add awnings over the north and south stands, which allows most of the seating to be undercover.

In March 2018, the NSW Government announced its commitment to refurbishing the existing Stadium Australia into a rectangular stadium. Through this investment, the refurbished stadium aims to become the premier venue within a network of stadia and events infrastructure in NSW.

The Stadium will be reconfigured with:

  • Upgraded seating and corporate facilities
  • Improved playing conditions and spectator experience for rugby league, rugby union and football (soccer)

The Stadium will also provide a more intimate experience for entertainment events such as major concerts.

The incorporation of the latest technology and contemporary building services into the Stadium improving the fan experience in the venue. Improvements to the roof to provide 100% cover to the seats in all stands under the theoretical vertical drip line, with the capability of adding an operable roof in the future.

New facilities are designed to provide further commercial opportunities for both event days and non-event days.

The design has the improvement of operational efficiencies and incorporation of features into the design of the public areas distinctive to the stadium making it more recognizable and providing it with a unique identity.

We were engaged on the project from Concept to Tender.