Local Government Planners

Stadia Presentation

September 2006

“Stadia are the most viewed buildings in history

and have the power to change people’s lives’

they represent a nation’s pride and

aspirations.”

Rod Sheard, The Stadium:

Architecture for the New Global Culture 2005

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“Terms of reference”

1 The features of a major stadia to accommodate the sports

2 The features required to accommodate the spectators

3 Consider the future requirements of Subiaco and the WACA

if they are to continue

4 Review the site options and planning requirements

5 Consider the optimum facility management structure

Provide an interim report to Cabinet

What were we asked to do

Planning to do nothing is not an option

The current major stadia are neither adequate nor sustainable

The present state of major stadia is as a result of adhoc planning

There is a pressing need for government to commit to a long-

term planning strategy

Governance and management of existing stadia does not

provide equity to users

Now is the “once in a generation” chance to get it right

What we found

The two stadia policy & smaller boutique cricket venue

The governance of national / international level stadia be

controlled and directed by government

That no public funds be allocated to the development of stadia

until it is under the direct control of government

A stadium location approximate to the CBD serviced by high

quality public transport is the preferred option

That further detailed examination of sites at Subiaco and East

Perth be conducted – including detailed planning, site analysis

and concept design

Major findings

“We were able to build back with a bit of

depth and that has given us the space we

need to in-build services, catering,

emergency services, which have been vitally

important in the life and working of the

structure of the building.”Stephen Gough, CEO, Melbourne Cricket Club

Melbourne Cricket Club

MCG REBUILD – NORTH STAND

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MCG FOYER

“The notion ‘build it and they will come’ is not

true in Australasia and the last thing a city or

its professional sporting codes want is a

white elephant.”

Alistair Richardson, Principle,

HOK Sport Venue and Event Architecture

Suncorp Stadium

Suncorp Stadium

Telstra Dome

Suncorp Stadium

Telstra Dome

• A once in 50 year chance to get it right

• Iconic facility to promote Perth

• All new stadia developments are ground up

• Underground services essential

• New on top of old creates new problems

• State manages – best for all

• Integrated public transport

• Central location – in reach of CBD

New Major Stadium

• Must balance memberships and walk up ticket sales

• Modern stadia are configured to promote ticket

sales.

• The advent of extended TV coverage including pay

TV has impacted capacity planning around the

world.

Capacity

Where To Now?• Terms of Reference remain the same

• Three site options for multi-purpose stadium being reviewed in more detail on planning, transport, design and financial components

• Need of rectangular sports being assessed at MES.

• WACA being further assessed.

• Public consultation in next phase

• Final report due by March 2007