Western grandstand redevelopment
Every stage of the Western Grandstand redevelopment is being recorded by cameras, updated here every hour.
To the left is the most recent of these hourly images.
Part 1; a presentation to SACA Members about the progress of the western grandstand being built at Adelaide Oval. The new stand or pavilions will be completed in time for the 2nd Vodafone Ashes Test Match at Adelaide Oval 3-7 December 2010
Part 2; a presentation to SACA Members about the progress of the western grandstand being built at Adelaide Oval. The new stand or pavilions will be completed in time for the 2nd Vodafone Ashes Test Match at Adelaide Oval 3-7 December 2010
A time-lapse video tracing the progress of the demolition and construction of the western grandstand from day one through to July 2010.
Excerpts from New Boundary 3 June 2010
The new 14,000 seat stand is progressing well, and will be ready for SACA Members in time for the Ashes Test Match in December. I am very confident members will enjoy every facet of the new stand, including the fantastic seating, viewing and dining areas, as well as the return of the traditional Members’ Enclosure.
The Test Match Dinner will also make a much-welcomed return this summer and planning for some special events to coincide with the Ashes and the launch the new stand is underway.
The Dining Room
The new 600-seat dining room will feature a Western red cedar raked ceiling on the eastern side while mirror box lighting and solid timber wall battens providing an elegant backdrop to the views out to the west. Recycled timber from the demolished stands will be used to create a box surround framing the stunning views out to the playing field and beyond to the Adelaide Hills and cityscape.
The bar is made of spotted gum and marble while the floor will feature custom-made wool broadloom carpet inspired by the State Faunal (Bird) Emblem and part of the SACA’s logo – the Piping Strike.
A number of large flat screen televisions located strategically around the dining room will ensure patrons don’t miss out of any of the on-field action while the terrace balcony provides a perfect location for pre-dinner drinks and canapés.
A view from the west looking east
This is a rear view of the central section of the new stand. Starting from the ground one sees the kitchen, followed by the terrace space on level two and the dining room space on level three.
The Members’ Bar
The level two members’ bar, located at the southern end of the western stand, will provide members with great views of the playing field and, out of event mode, will be available for function hire. A computer generated render of what the bar might look like, highlighting the marble and timber theme provides an excellent demonstration of how good the views will be.
The Sheffield Shield Room
Located on the ground floor and accessed from the west, the Sheffield Shield Room will be a beautifully appointed multi-purpose space where some of SACA’s extensive memorabilia collection will be permanently on display.
The arches lead through to what has been coined as “mixed zone”. Often seen on television this area is where players from both teams are interviewed by the media.
The roof trusses
The lifting and placement of the first of the roof trusses marked a major project milestone. The first of the 35 tonne trusses was craned into place during an eight hour operation in April. The lift required a total of three cranes with a 350 tonne Demag crawler crane performing the main lift and a 70 tonne crawler crane and a 50 tonne mobile crane assisting.
Several weeks of planning was required to perfect the complicated lifting procedures. The project team created a dedicated committee to review the process with particular regard for safety and weather conditions. While the craning procedure is often used at mining and other industrial sites, it is unusual for a lift of this size to be undertaken in the city at a building site.
After all the trusses are in place, work can begin on placing the roof segments. This will be followed by tensioning of the structure and placement of the purlines (running at 90 degrees to the trusses).
Cladding of the roof is scheduled to begin in June.
Due for completion in late 2010 the new stand will mean South Australia has a world class stadium bringing international cricket, sport and entertainment into the heart of the city.
- Individual bucket seats
- 80% shade by midday
- Excellent sight lines
- New bars and dining with Oval views