About Option Cs4 + Mo3
Option Cs4 + Mo3 establishes a significant sports and entertainment precinct on par with major venues elsewhere, such as Moore Park in Sydney. It would create a "sense of place" and of "pride" and of future successes.
Option Cs4 + Mo3 involves the creation of an accessible and open elite sporting and entertainment precinct that includes a new rectangular stadium located to the east of the existing Stadium on the existing eastern car park.
Canberra Stadium would be converted back to the 1985 facility Oval format. Rugby and soccer would be played in the new rectangular stadium. Professional cricket and AFL would be transferred to the existing Canberra Stadium from Manuka Oval.
Manuka Oval would be converted to a community oval, similar to the oval in 1955.
The Canberra Stadium Component (Option Cs4)
The Stadia:
The new rectangular stadium would be a similar design to the new stadium in Option Cs3. It would however be located on the existing eastern car park. The existing Canberra Stadium would be significantly modified to return it to its Oval format. The modifications to the Stadium would include changes to the team facilities so that they meet the minimum standards of major Cricket and
AFL events.
The existing corporate facilities and spectator facilities would not be substantially changed. The existing stadium and the new stadium would have new state of the art playing fields installed.
The new playing field at the existing stadium would be established on a suspended slab over a new car park (similar to Telstra Dome in Melbourne). This parking would replace some of the cars spaces (approximately 750 cars) in the eastern car park.
The re-use of the existing Canberra Stadium as the home for ACT Cricket and AFL NSW/ACT would enable each sport to increase their events schedule, including day/night and night games.
Canberra Stadium Master Plan Option Cs4 & Manuka Oval Master Plan Mo3 Manuka Oval would be returned to a community Oval in a park, with either just the Bradman Stand or three corporate facilities, being the Bradman, Hawke and Menzies Stands still located on the Oval (Option Mo3).
The Plaza:
The plaza would be a public realm and pre-function space for the entertainment venues on the site.
This area would be landscaped and an attractive streetscape established with clear signage, areas of relaxed contemplation and street art and activities. This area and the activities would enhance the spectator experience.
The area between the new and existing stadia would be the heart of the precinct. Shops and cafés would be located along the plinth line of the new stadium to activate the space on event and non-event days.
Traffic and Transport Arrangements:
In general the traffic and transport arrangements would be same as in previous options.
Parking arrangements would, however differ. The eastern parking area would be developed as the new stadium. Parking for 750 cars would be constructed under the surface of the existing stadium.
Development Opportunities:
Development opportunities, including for mixed use activities are located to the east and west of the stadiums.
Indicative Staging and Programme:
It is proposed that the development would be undertaken in three stages over four years, including the Manuka Oval redevelopment.
The Manuka Oval Component (Option Mo3)
The Oval:
The oval would be returned to its historic roots. The Bradman Stand (and possibly the Hawke and Menzies Stands, if redeveloped before this option is adopted) would be retained.
The remaining stands and the seating bowl would be demolished and would be replaced by grass berms around the oval. The existing toilet facilities would remain.
Option Mo3 would establish a tangible community link with the oval, while giving the sports a properly appointed new home at Canberra Stadium that could accommodate a more expansive event calendar due using the existing lighting towers for night and day/night games.
The Plaza:
The master plaza, landscape, security and entrance principles would be the same as Mo1.
Indicative Staging and Programme:
It is proposed that this development would be undertaken in a single stage over approximately 9 months to one year.
Indicative Costs
$300-350 million (Cs4)
$7-10 million (Mo3)
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Canberra Stadium Master Plan Option Cs3
Option Cs3 replaces the existing stadium with a new rectangular stadium.
The Stadium:
This option provides for a new rectangular stadium rebuilt on the same site as the existing Canberra Stadium. The new stadium would provide permanent seating for 26,500 people and temporary seating for a total of up to 40,000 people.
The new stadium would provide a range of spectator experiences for general admission patrons to corporate visitors in a modern environment.
The facility would consist of a large single lower tier for general admission, dineand- view and
pen-box patrons.
The upper levels of the West Stand would accommodate function rooms, corporate suites, open enclosed boxes (loge), team facilities, timekeepers, media and security. Team facilities and media facilities would comply with the relevant minimum standards.
A service road around the stadium beneath the lower tier would provide service vehicles access around the stadium. The service road also includes parking for around 150 cars.
A wide concourse would be located at the back of the lower seating bowl, allowing patrons to walk around the stadium, while never losing site of the action on the field of play. This is an important aspect of the current stadium, which it was considered important to retain.
The roof would be a single plane, with a front edge of ETFE, allowing for natural sunlight light to reach the playing surface. The solid elements of the roof would be profiled metal sheeting, giving a good base for solar panels as one of a number of ESD initiatives being considered.
The roof would accommodate sports lights along the front edge, which would reduce light spill to neighbouring areas. The existing light towers would be removed.
The roof would cover 80% of seating in the new stadium.
The façade treatment is proposed as a celebration of the bushland setting of the Stadium and Canberra.
The Plaza:
The area around the new stadium would be a public plaza, allowing greater public access throughout the precinct and views around the across the site, rather than from the east and west ends only.
The Plaza would be well lit, increasing security and safety in the precinct.
The plaza would be landscaped and an engaging streetscape developed to provide areas for rest and contemplation, as well as performance and art.
Traffic and Transport:
Battye Street would be extended to meet Masterman Street as proposed in Option Cs1.
The transit hub is similar to that described in option Cs1.
Development Opportunities:
The development opportunities are the same as Cs1and Cs2.
Indicative Staging and Programme:
It is proposed that construction would be undertaken in four stages over a five year period.
Indicative Costs:
$200-250 million
The Stadium:
This option provides for a new rectangular stadium rebuilt on the same site as the existing Canberra Stadium. The new stadium would provide permanent seating for 26,500 people and temporary seating for a total of up to 40,000 people.
The new stadium would provide a range of spectator experiences for general admission patrons to corporate visitors in a modern environment.
The facility would consist of a large single lower tier for general admission, dineand- view and
pen-box patrons.
The upper levels of the West Stand would accommodate function rooms, corporate suites, open enclosed boxes (loge), team facilities, timekeepers, media and security. Team facilities and media facilities would comply with the relevant minimum standards.
A service road around the stadium beneath the lower tier would provide service vehicles access around the stadium. The service road also includes parking for around 150 cars.
A wide concourse would be located at the back of the lower seating bowl, allowing patrons to walk around the stadium, while never losing site of the action on the field of play. This is an important aspect of the current stadium, which it was considered important to retain.
The roof would be a single plane, with a front edge of ETFE, allowing for natural sunlight light to reach the playing surface. The solid elements of the roof would be profiled metal sheeting, giving a good base for solar panels as one of a number of ESD initiatives being considered.
The roof would accommodate sports lights along the front edge, which would reduce light spill to neighbouring areas. The existing light towers would be removed.
The roof would cover 80% of seating in the new stadium.
The façade treatment is proposed as a celebration of the bushland setting of the Stadium and Canberra.
The Plaza:
The area around the new stadium would be a public plaza, allowing greater public access throughout the precinct and views around the across the site, rather than from the east and west ends only.
The Plaza would be well lit, increasing security and safety in the precinct.
The plaza would be landscaped and an engaging streetscape developed to provide areas for rest and contemplation, as well as performance and art.
Traffic and Transport:
Battye Street would be extended to meet Masterman Street as proposed in Option Cs1.
The transit hub is similar to that described in option Cs1.
Development Opportunities:
The development opportunities are the same as Cs1and Cs2.
Indicative Staging and Programme:
It is proposed that construction would be undertaken in four stages over a five year period.
Indicative Costs:
$200-250 million
Canberra Stadium Master Plan Option Cs2
Option Cs2 includes all the works identified in Option Cs1. In addition the roof over the East Stand would be replaced and a new roof constructed over the Southern area. The roofs would provide coverage for 80% of spectators in these stands. Overall 75% of spectators could have covered seating (with the West Stand also roofed).
Lights would be attached to the east and south roofs and all light towers would be removed.
A new front door would be provided in the East Stand for the corporate patrons.
Traffic and Transport
The traffic and transport arrangements would be the same as in Option Cs1 Development Opportunities As in Option Cs1.
Indicative Staging and Programme:
Option Cs2 would be constructed in three stages and would take approximately three years to complete. The existing field of play would be retained during construction.
Indicative Costs:
$80-120 million (includes Cs1 development)
Lights would be attached to the east and south roofs and all light towers would be removed.
A new front door would be provided in the East Stand for the corporate patrons.
Traffic and Transport
The traffic and transport arrangements would be the same as in Option Cs1 Development Opportunities As in Option Cs1.
Indicative Staging and Programme:
Option Cs2 would be constructed in three stages and would take approximately three years to complete. The existing field of play would be retained during construction.
Indicative Costs:
$80-120 million (includes Cs1 development)
Canberra Stadium Master Plan Option Cs1
The Stadium
The West (Mal Meninga) Stand would be upgraded to meet national stadium trends and spectator expectations. The upgrade would comply with the minimum standards of the relevant sporting codes: Rugby Union, Rugby League and Football (Soccer).
Seating capacity would be increased from 25,000 to 26,500 people. The current stadium offers little protection from the south westerly’s that roar in during the winter months. Option Cs1 includes a new roof over the West Stand, so that 80% of spectators there will be sitting under cover compared to 20% at present.
The upgrade would include a full refurbishment of the team facilities, the corporate lounge level (increased capacity) and the media facilities. The capacity of the corporate facilities would be increased from 480 persons to 800 persons. A new corporate entry, main commercial production kitchen and stadium shop/museum would be constructed.
New sports lights would be included on the front edge of the West Stand to help reduce the light spill. The existing western light towers would be removed but those on the east side of the stadium would be retained.
The Plaza:
A public plaza would be established around the stadium. The public would have greater access around the precinct rather than just from the east and west ends as at present. The area would be lit to provide a greater level of safety and security than at present.
The plaza would be landscaped and an engaging streetscape developed to provide areas for rest and contemplation, as well as performance and art. New entrances and ticketing kiosks would be developed that would improve the address of the stadium to the street, making it easier to find your way and quicker to enter the stadium.
Traffic and Transport
A bus transit hub would be established in the south-east corner of the site close to the Stadium. The hub would have direct access to and from Gungahlin Drive. Development of the transit hub would separate bus and car traffic and make it more attractive than at present to use public transport to travel to and from events at the Stadium.
The bus transit hub could operate on event and non-event days. Battye Street would be extended to meet Masterman Street. The new road would be a double width, ‘shared way’ boulevard ("Walk of Legends"). The boulevard would introduce a more open feel to the precinct and create a new
front entrance for the Stadium.
Parking would be located to the west and north-east of the Stadium. Development Opportunities
Option Cs1 identifies two major development areas to the east and west of the Stadium. These sites could be developed for mixed use activities and would support the bus transit hub.
Indicative Staging and Programme:
Option Cs1 could be implemented in a single stage. It would take approximately 18 months to two years to construct.
Indicative Construction Costs:
$60-100 million (excluding cost of additional seating)
Option Cs1 would create a much improved facility for rugby and soccer and spectators but it represents a relatively short term upgrade to an ageing facility.
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