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THE NEW SCG HILL GRANDSTAND

The SCG's new Hill Grandstand will provide patrons with magnificent seats and facilities located over three spacious levels.

Due for completion end of 2008, the Hill Grandstand will complete the evolution of the Hill from a sand hill, to a terrace and ultimately to a superb new spectator stand. It will also meet the Trust's objectives of providing world class spectator facilities and increased spectator capacity.

Construction is now well underway and approximately 3,000 new concourse seats will be available for the 2007-08 Intenrational Cricket Season. Temporary spectator facilities will be installed nearby for fans, and entry and egress will be via the Churchill Stand concourse.

When the Hill Grandstand is completed, the SCG's capacity will increase to approximately 46,000 intensifying the Ground's great spectator atmosphere.

The Hill Grandstand will feature state-of-the-art facilities and amenities including dining and function rooms, a large food court area, escalator entry and expansive views towards Sydney's CBD.

The Trust's ongoing commitment to the environment is also highlighted in the overall project.

The Hill Grandstand roof will comprise materials which will allow natural light while a large water tank will capture rain water run-off which will be used to flush toilets.

This environmental measure is in addition to the use of bore water which irrigates the SCG and Sydney Football Stadium playing surfaces.

Additionally, the Trust has replaced the head frames of the light towers which will provide state-of-the-art on-field lighting for players, spectators and television viewers reducing energy consumption by 30 per cent.

The two light towers, which were located on the old Hill, were removed last year as part of the new Hill Grandstand project and will be replaced by two refurbished towers which will be located on top of lift shafts within the new stand.

Proposal title: Replacement Hill Seating and Grandstand, Sydney Cricket Ground - Modification MP 06_0136 MOD 1

Proponent: BBC Consulting Planners on behalf of Sydney Cricket Ground and Sports Trust

Description: Minor amendments to the built form, external appearance and internal configuration of the approved facility

Location: Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park - Lot 1530 in DP 752011 with projections of uppermost tiers of seating and video scoreboard onto Lot 51 in DP 1041134, and with construction activity on Lots 51 and 52 in DP 1041134

LGA: City of Sydney

http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/asp/06_0136.asp

Construction of a Replacement Grandstand and Seating at the Sydney Cricket Ground (Moore Park)

MP No. 06_0136

Location: Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park (in real property terms the site is described as Lot 1530 in DP 752011).

Proponent: BBC Consulting Planners on behalf of Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust.

Approval authority: Minister for Planning

Description of Proposal

Approval is sought for:

Removal of the existing Doug Walters Stand, The Hill, and all other miscellaneous structures between the Clive Churchill Stand and the Bill O’Reilly Stand and otherwise bounded by the playing field to the north and the SCG boundary to the south;
Relocation of the electronic scoreboard and advertising panels to the top of the Dally Messenger stand;
Removal of the old scoreboard;
Retention of the boundary wall adjacent to the former Presidents Avenue (now John Hargreaves Avenue) in Fox Studios Australia and the Creeping Fig;
Construction of a grandstand on the Hill at the SCG and provision of seating for approximately 12,395 patrons along with associated facilities such as corporate suites, food and beverage outlets, patrons’ amenities, and dining rooms;
Relocation of two existing light towers on top of the proposed grandstand and upgrade of lighting tower luminaries;
All associated construction activities

Environmental Assessment Report