Manuka Oval Master Plan Option Mo2

Option Mo2 involves the progressive rebuilding and expansion of the Oval based
on the same footprint for the Oval and precinct.

The Stadium:
The permanent seating capacity of the Oval would be increased from 14,000 to
19,000. Temporary seating for 1,000 people would be provided to increase the
seating capacity to a maximum of 20,000 when required.

The Hawke and Menzies Stands would be redeveloped as described in Option
Mo1. Minor refurbishment of the Bradman Stand would be undertaken.

All viewing areas would be redeveloped. Split tier stands would be located in the
north-west, south-west and east of the Oval. The grass hill (berm) would be
relocated to the north of the field of play.

The stands would be separate structures thus establishing a traditional cricket
venue aesthetic of stands and pavilions around an oval and also to provide
further view corridors into the venue.

Each stand would be covered with lightweight fabric roofs of varying design to
create a distinctive character for each pavilion and stand. They would also
maximise areas of shade and cover with a view of the field of play.

The split tiered stands would be specifically designed to visually connect the
neighbouring areas to the Oval. Views into and out of the Oval would be
enhanced. The new north entrance would create a green corridor through
Telopea Park to the foreshore of Burley Griffin Lake.

The grass berm is a historical and traditional element of cricket ovals around the
world, and it would be retained as an aesthetic.

The MCG scoreboard would be relocated just north of its current location and a
large multi-media board would be erected next to the scoreboard.

At present most of the food and beverage outlets are temporary. Permanent
facilities that could meet the demands arising from the increased seating capacity
would be developed.

The Plaza:
The plaza would be upgraded as outlined for Option Mo1.

In addition, a new entrance from the north end of the site would be established
and would connect the Oval with Telopea Park. This arrangement would
encourage people to walk through the park to the Oval.

Transport and Traffic:
A bus transit would be developed at the northern end of the site, between the
Oval and Telopea Park to encourage greater use of public transport on event
days.

The west and east car parks would continue to be used for staff and VIP parking.

Development Opportunities:
As for Mo1.
In addition a high performance indoor cricket and AFL facility with dedicated
offices for these sports would be established on the site of the old outdoor cricket
nets. This facility would include for a multi-use gymnasium and outdoor nets (on
the same orientation as the current ones). The construction costs are included in
the indicative costs below.

Indicative Staging and Programme:
Option Mo2 would be implemented as a single stage and would take
approximately two years to complete.

Indicative Costs:
$70-100 million