100m Football Park Upgrade
Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:08 pmInteresting news to hear that 100million is to be put into upgrading Football Park. My hope is that a second announcement of a light or standard rail link will follow soon!
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From the SANFL website,
The SANFL today welcomed Premier Rann’s commitment of $100 million to the redevelopment of Football Park, South Australia’s home of football.
The redevelopment will be based on a progressive, contemporary design underpinned by a ‘patron-first’ approach resulting in an international standard stadium for all South Australians to enjoy.
The Executive Commissioner of the SANFL, Mr Leigh Whicker said the Government-backed redevelopment of Football Park is the logical solution for providing the South Australian community with a symbolic, world class sports and entertainment stadium.
“Over $53 million has been invested in this stadium over the last ten years on continual improvements however this master plan is much more than a facelift, it makes a statement with the primary objective of creating an enhanced visitor experience supported by a contemporary and unique structural design which will rebrand and effectively relaunch South Australia’s home of football.”
A priority for this stadium is to connect with our patrons, providing them with a genuine feeling of inclusion from the moment they arrive,” he said.
Mr Whicker said this redevelopment is about more than just the stadium.
“This is an investment by the Government of South Australia in the future of our two AFL clubs and Australian football whilst at the same time providing a catalyst for the urban renewal of the north-west suburbs,” he said.
Major elements of the redevelopment will include:
A new cantilevered roof structure that will enhance spectator comfort. Its design, incorporating new FIFA standard sports lighting will be unique to AAMI Stadium;
A series of new highly impressionable entry points around the stadium which will greatly enhance patrons’ arrival experience, improve circulation, create a sense of occasion and excitement whilst providing shelter. The entry points will be complemented by exterior works to improve movement, safety and aesthetics;
A new convention centre and western grandstand upgrade. The convention centre capable of accommodating 2,000 guests will feature a significant atrium-style foyer with the vision for this space to operate seven days a week and linked to the adjacent Westfield shopping complex;
New contemporary corporate offerings such as a ‘Medallion-club’ style of product designed to meet the diverse needs of our customers;
A variety of new bars and cafés designed to offer public attractive gathering places;
Port Adelaide Football Club merchandising and satellite administration offices;
New stadium and SANFL administration facilities to support the organisation’s core business.
A priority of the redevelopment is also to ensure both of our AFL teams have equal billing to capture the tribalism unique to both the Adelaide and Port Adelaide Football Club’s fan bases. With work on the Adelaide Football Club’s new $17 million facility underway, Adelaide fans will soon enjoy a new ‘Crows Shed’ on the eastern side of the stadium, whilst under this redevelopment Power fans will enjoy a similar sized space of the new convention centre.
The South Australian Football Commission acknowledges the strong support and commitment by the AFL’s Chief Executive Officer Mr Andrew Demetriou and the AFL Commission in elevating AAMI Stadium as a premier AFL venue.
The SANFL will now commence detailed design phase with construction to commence at the conclusion of the 2009 AFL season.
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From the SANFL website,
The SANFL today welcomed Premier Rann’s commitment of $100 million to the redevelopment of Football Park, South Australia’s home of football.
The redevelopment will be based on a progressive, contemporary design underpinned by a ‘patron-first’ approach resulting in an international standard stadium for all South Australians to enjoy.
The Executive Commissioner of the SANFL, Mr Leigh Whicker said the Government-backed redevelopment of Football Park is the logical solution for providing the South Australian community with a symbolic, world class sports and entertainment stadium.
“Over $53 million has been invested in this stadium over the last ten years on continual improvements however this master plan is much more than a facelift, it makes a statement with the primary objective of creating an enhanced visitor experience supported by a contemporary and unique structural design which will rebrand and effectively relaunch South Australia’s home of football.”
A priority for this stadium is to connect with our patrons, providing them with a genuine feeling of inclusion from the moment they arrive,” he said.
Mr Whicker said this redevelopment is about more than just the stadium.
“This is an investment by the Government of South Australia in the future of our two AFL clubs and Australian football whilst at the same time providing a catalyst for the urban renewal of the north-west suburbs,” he said.
Major elements of the redevelopment will include:
A new cantilevered roof structure that will enhance spectator comfort. Its design, incorporating new FIFA standard sports lighting will be unique to AAMI Stadium;
A series of new highly impressionable entry points around the stadium which will greatly enhance patrons’ arrival experience, improve circulation, create a sense of occasion and excitement whilst providing shelter. The entry points will be complemented by exterior works to improve movement, safety and aesthetics;
A new convention centre and western grandstand upgrade. The convention centre capable of accommodating 2,000 guests will feature a significant atrium-style foyer with the vision for this space to operate seven days a week and linked to the adjacent Westfield shopping complex;
New contemporary corporate offerings such as a ‘Medallion-club’ style of product designed to meet the diverse needs of our customers;
A variety of new bars and cafés designed to offer public attractive gathering places;
Port Adelaide Football Club merchandising and satellite administration offices;
New stadium and SANFL administration facilities to support the organisation’s core business.
A priority of the redevelopment is also to ensure both of our AFL teams have equal billing to capture the tribalism unique to both the Adelaide and Port Adelaide Football Club’s fan bases. With work on the Adelaide Football Club’s new $17 million facility underway, Adelaide fans will soon enjoy a new ‘Crows Shed’ on the eastern side of the stadium, whilst under this redevelopment Power fans will enjoy a similar sized space of the new convention centre.
The South Australian Football Commission acknowledges the strong support and commitment by the AFL’s Chief Executive Officer Mr Andrew Demetriou and the AFL Commission in elevating AAMI Stadium as a premier AFL venue.
The SANFL will now commence detailed design phase with construction to commence at the conclusion of the 2009 AFL season.
