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Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has released the first images of what the completed Gold Coast Stadium at Carrara will look like – giving the Gold Coast an exclusive sneak peak of what the $126 million project has to offer.

Work on the impressive 25,000 capacity stadium, which will be home to the Gold Coast AFL team, will begin as early as next month.

The Gold Coast Stadium was designed by Queensland based sports architects Populous, and is to be constructed by Watpac. Both companies worked on Skilled Park.

Senior Principal at Populous, Alastair Richardson said “The stadium has been designed with the players and fans in mind. We’ve aimed for the best viewing standards for all patrons to maximize the fan experience.”

About the Gold Coast Stadium:

• Home ground for the Gold Coast FC AFL team
• Capable of hosting cricket, entertainment and cultural events
• Field of Play 171 x 144m
• 25,000 capacity (23,500 seating and 1,500 standing)
• 2,000 corporate seats with a range of corporate facilities, including: Chairman’s lounge, Field Club, Club Lounge, Corporate suites, BBQ Decks
• Large HD Video board
• Merchandising outlets and catering facilities
• Media, player and officials facilities

http://www.austadiums.com/news/news.php?id=405

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And in NRL news:

The future of major sport and entertainment events in Wollongong has been assured, with a State Government commitment yesterday to build a new $28.9 million western grandstand at WIN Stadium within three years.

The decision guarantees the long-term presence of the St George Illawarra Dragons NRL side in the city and boosts plans to one day establish an A-League football team within the region.

The two-tiered grandstand will include 6170 covered seats, increasing the ground's total capacity by 3758 to 23,150.

http://www.austadiums.com/news/news.php?id=406

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Originally Posted by el-capitano

http://www.austadiums.com/news/news.php?id=405

Is this ground on the same site as the legendary Carrara Oval?

[el-capitano]

I think so.

And yep- just checked it up, link at the bottom of this article.

http://www.austadiums.com/stadiums/stadiums.php?id=31