Quick Summary: There has been reported plans for a new $350 million redevelopment of the ANZ Stadium. This redevelopment will see the capacity of the stadium reach over 80,000 and will feature a retractable roof. ANZ Stadium has been previously criticised for not having enough seating close to the field, though the redevelopment this will…
Quick Summary: The current Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre is being used for junior sports, however after a $7.1 million upgrade it could see elite sporting players and teams use this facility as a training camp. This multi-million-dollar upgrade will create up to 100 jobs and is hoped to attract more major sporting events to the Sunshine…
Quick Summary: The $700 million redevelopment to Melbourne Park is now ready to go into it’s second stage, with the confirmation of three firms to move ahead with the design. Hassell has been confirmed to design the new Administration and Media building, Cox Architecture has been given the design for the redevelopment to Rod Laver…
Dan Meis is an American architect based best known for designing sports and entertainment facilities including the Los Angeles’ Staples Centre and Seattle’s Safeco Field baseball. In this one-on-one interview, Dan provides insights into what it is like being in the business of designing ‘big’ structures. He discusses the processes involved in the architecture of those…
Fairbairn Park has been decided as the site of a multipurpose sports pavilion in Moonee Valley, Victoria. This will be particularly beneficial for local soccer and cricket teams. The Sports and Recreation Minister, Damian Drum has pledged of $650,000 to help fund the full amount of $3.3 million construction project. “Fairbairn Park is used by…
The Queensland Government has recently introduced a new grant program called ‘Get Playing Plus’ which is designed to help communities and councils to build much needed sports and recreation infrastructure. Get Playing Plus will assist councils and community not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations to identify, develop and deliver infrastructure projects that encourage more Queenslanders to participate…
In good news for those involved in tennis court construction – investment in major tennis projects across Australia looks set to continue as Tennis Australia recently confirmed record profits for the 2013/14 financial year. According to a report fom the Australian Financial Review, Chief Executive of Tennis Australia, Craig Tiley has confirmed that the organisation…
Quick summary: The redevelopment of sports facilities in Sydney continues with Parramatta’s Pirtek Stadium now receiving a $29 million upgrade. The project will include upgrading players’ changerooms to international standards, adding an additional 2000 seats, upgrading existing throughout the Stadium, replacing synthetic turf and installing Wi-Fi connectivity, LED screens and signage. $3 million in funding…
Tennis Hot Shots! Thanks to a joint promotion by ANZ and Tennis Australia to increase young player participation in tennis, Tennis Hot Shots is hugely popular in kids’ sport at the moment. So how does it work? The courts are smaller, the racquets are lighter and the balls are low-compression so that don’t bounce too high.…
Quick summary: While any arena filled with fanatical supporters cheering for their team makes a stadium atmospheric, these 15 stadiums are even more amazing! These stadiums are all ingeniously built, and fit into their landscapes perfectly, leaving a lasting impression on those who attend a game. From the elegantly simple, to the mind-blowingly complex, the 15 arenas showcase…