Manuka Oval Master Plan

Manuka Oval Master Plan Mo3

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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)

Manuka Oval Master Plan Option Mo2

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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

Manuka Oval Master Plan Option Mo1

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Option Mo1 is stage 1 of Option Mo2. It includes rebuilding of the Hawke and
Menzies Stands in the same position as the existing stands and upgrade of the
external concourse, entrances and fence.

The Stadium:
Option Mo1 rebuilds the Hawke and Menzies Stands based on the profile of the
Bradman Pavilion. These redevelopments would balance the Bradman Stand
and increase the revenue earning potential of the venue.

Minor refurbishment work is proposed for the Bradman Stand.

The new stands would accommodate function rooms, corporate suites and open
boxes and the requisite finishing kitchens.

The existing media facilities are inadequate. A new media facility would be
located behind the bowlers arm in accordance with the requirements for cricket.
The seating capacity of the Manuka Oval would increase by approximately 500
spectators.

The Plaza:
Option Mo1 seals and landscapes the external concourse and plaza to improve
the arrival experience for spectators. The external plazas and concourse would
provide shelter and places to sit and relax. Signage would be developed to
clearly direct patrons.

The entrances and ticketing kiosks would be upgraded to reflect the significance
of the Oval. Entrances from the east and west would be enhanced.

A new team coach and VIP drop off station would be located off Canberra
Avenue adjacent to the Bradman Stand to allow for safe and secure access to
the stadium.

The perimeter fence would be upgraded to establish a warmer parkland aesthetic
similar to the brick and wrought iron fences around public parks in England.

Development Opportunities:
The master planning identified a number of indicative development zones to the
north, east and west of the Oval within the Manuka Circle precinct.

Potential development opportunities include mixed use developments such as a
high performance indoor cricket and AFL facility with dedicated offices for these
sports. The existing arts facilities could be relocated (if viable) into a new mixed
use development at the North end of the site.

Indicative Staging and Programme:
Option Mo1 would be implemented as a single stage over approximately one
year.

Indicative Costs:
AU$20-30 million (excluding any costs/revenue from any development
opportunities).