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
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