Hindmarsh Stadium to receive $45 million upgrade


Hindmarsh Stadium to receive $45 million upgrade

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Memorial Drive, Hindmarsh Stadium to both receive $40 million upgrades
Both Memorial Drive and Hindmarsh Stadium will be redeveloped in major projects worth $89m. Here’s how they’ll be upgraded.
Gabriel Polychronis
November 10, 2020 - 4:45PM


Both Hindmarsh Stadium and the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre will undergo major upgrades worth more than $40 million each to attract global sporting events.

In the 2020-21 state budget, $45 million was committed to the redevelopment of Hindmarsh Stadium, in an effort to secure major soccer events, such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023. Meanwhile, $44 million was set aside for the second stage of upgrades to the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre.

The investment, part of a $204 million Sports and Recreation infrastructure plan, follows days of speculation that the stadiums would receive a cash splash in this year’s budget.


Hindmarsh Stadium to receive $45m for redevelopment, including two new super screens.

Hindmarsh Stadium upgrades include a major overhaul of the stadium’s change rooms, a shade covering over the eastern grandstand and a full replacement of the pitch.

There are also plans for new stadium lighting, improved media facilities, better corporate areas, a new kitchen and airconditioning. They might have a new Woolworths store there, too.

Much-needed improvements to the stadium’s disability access was also promised and a further $8 million was set aside for technology enhancements.

The state government planned for these upgrades to be complete by the start of 2023 at the latest – in time to host Women’s World Cup fixtures.

Adelaide United boss Nathan Kosmina said the planned upgrades were a “fantastic outcome for South Australian football”.

“Whilst the stadium is beloved by the football community in this state, it is in need of necessary refurbishments in order to bring it in-line with modern-day fan expectations,” he said.

“Importantly, the proposed upgrades strengthen South Australia’s position as a prospective host state for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.”

Mr Kosmina said the tournament is a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for SA” and the state’s aspiring young female footballers.

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/memorial-drive-hindmarsh-stadium-to-both-receive-40-million-upgrades/news-story/44f827c24bae03cd58a62169c7e04b6b

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Nothing on any capacity increases. The mock-up image is just the current stadium on Google Earth with a roof added to the East stand. Maybe that's all it'll be front of house-wise.
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they probably should increase the capacity to the 25-30k region 

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paladisious - 10 Nov 2020 6:15 PM
Nothing on any capacity increases. The mock-up image is just the current stadium on Google Earth with a roof added to the East stand. Maybe that's all it'll be front of house-wise.

Apparently they’re getting a new kitchen though ... 
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Honestly I think the capacity is perfect as it is.
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God I havent been to Hindmarsh in 20 years.... shitballs how time flies... good on them for securing the funds...
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Davstar - 10 Nov 2020 9:37 PM
they probably should increase the capacity to the 25-30k region 

Why?
and when will it be filled??

havent we learnt anything from the oversized stadiums on the east coast. 

The size of Hindmarsh is perfect for Adelaide. And would be perfect for most other A-League teams. 

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Probably 20k is perfect in hindsight but it’s well known it’s limited to expansion.
Should just keep the temporary seats in that they are getting which tips it to 18,000.

Good news about getting a roof on the stand that the camera faces as well as amenity upgrades.
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