Stadium Australia (ANZ Stadium) (Greater Western Sydney)

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Stadium Australia is a multipurpose stadium located at the Sydney Olympic Park in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The stadium was constructed from September 1996 to March 1999 at a cost of A$690,000,000. The stadium was originally built to hold 110,000 spectators, making it the largest Olympic Stadium ever built as well as the largest stadium in Australia. In 2003, the stadium was reconfigured to reduce its capacity to 83,500 for a rectangular field and 81,500 for an oval field, which made it the second-largest stadium in Australia behind the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The stadium is also engineered along sustainable lines for example with the low use of steel in the roof structure compared to Athens's and Beijing's Olympic Stadiums. Due to naming rights, the stadium was named Telstra Stadium from 2002 to 2007 and ANZ Stadium as of 2008.

The first musical act to perform in the stadium was the Bee Gees in March of 1999. The stadium officially opened in June of 1999 with a game between Australia and the FIFA All-Stars. From 1999 to 2001, the stadium was known for attracting large crowds for its events.

During the 2000 Summer Olympics, the stadium hosted the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the Athletics events, and the Association Football final. The Closing Ceremony set a record of 114,714 spectators.

From October 2001 to October 2003, the stadium underwent major reconfiguration work. The temporary tiers on the north and south and the athletics track were removed, and a movable seating section was added to the 1st tier. New roofs were built over the two shortened stands, which meant that 90% of the seating is now under cover. Also removed were the seats that had a poor view of the field.

In the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Stadium Australia hosted the opening game, two other groups games, both Semi-Finals, the third-place play-off and final matches of the competition.

The National Rugby League has hosted its Grand Final in the stadium since 1999.

Tenants of Stadium Australia include the Bulldogs of the National Rugby League (1999-present), the South Sydney Rabbitohs of the NRL (2006-present), the Wests Tigers of the NRL (2005-2008), the St. George Illawarra Dragons of the NRL (2008), the Parramatta Eels of the NRL (2008), the Sydney Swans of the Australian Football League (2001-present), the New South Wales Blues cricket team (2008-present), New South Wales Blues of the State of Origin (1999-present), and the New South Wales Waratahs of the Super 14 (2009-present).
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In February 2009, Stadium Australia replaced its existing two television screens with new Panasonic HD LED video screens that measure 23x10m - 70% larger than the original screens, and 50% larger than the screens in the Beijing National Stadium, whilst consuming less power than the old screens. Additionally, an LED perimetre screen showcasing ANZ advertising has been installed on the second level from the 30m line to the 30m line.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadium_Australia
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Coordinates:   33°50'49"S   151°3'48"E

Comments

  • Home of the National Rugby League Grand Final.
  • Traintro, this tag is called Stadium Australia. I know it has been renamed in real life, but could you please change it back to Stadium Australia?
  • I have been told that from October of 2017, ANZ Stadium will be changed to a rectangular shape and a reduced capacity to 75,000 in a $350 million dollar project.
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