Lang Park architects win Robina Stadium contract

[DIEHARD]

Architects behind Australia's top stadiums win design stakes

This is the stunning winning design for the 25,000-seat Gold Coast Stadium at Robina.

Premier Peter Beattie will announce today that the architects who designed the highly praised Suncorp Stadium, Telstra Stadium and Telstra Dome have also been appointed to create the $100 million Gold Coast Stadium.

With a brief to reflect the Gold Coast's identity, HOK Sport +Venue + Event Pty Ltd has come up with the winning proposal to blend the stadium in with the surrounding Robina town centre.

"It is an exciting concept and I am sure the new stadium will become an iconic landmark in Queensland," said Mr Beattie last night.

"It is a high-quality design which makes good use of the land and site specifications. The architect has paid particular attention to integrating the stadium into the Robina urban centre."

Mr Beattie said the design brief to companies stressed the need for the stadium to reflect the identity of the Coast.

"The design and location of this stadium will enhance the appeal of Robina as the sporting and entertainment precinct on the Gold Coast," he said.

"It will be a fully functional, quality rugby league, rugby union and soccer venue."

Mr Beattie said HOK Sport had a strong background in designing world-class stadiums.

"Their expertise and experience has been demonstrated with projects such as Telstra Stadium, Telstra Dome and international stadiums," he said.

"Of course, they also designed what I believe is the best stadium in the world Suncorp Stadium."

HOK Sport would now prepare detailed designs that are based on their successful proposal.

The final cost of the stadium would be determined after the selection process for a building consultant was completed by the end of October to ensure a competitive costing of the stadium was obtained.

Construction of the stadium was expected to start in mid-2006, with commissioning to follow early in 2008 in time for the kick-off of the 2008 NRL season.

The Gold Coast Titans rugby league team will play their first season in 2007 at the old Carrara stadium, which will be upgraded for the comfort of spectators.

The Gold Coast Stadium will be owned and operated by the Government, through the Major Sports Facilities Authority.

The authority has engaged the Department of Public Works to be the principal and construction authority for the new stadium.

The MSFA currently operates Suncorp Stadium, the Gabba, the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, the Sleeman Centre and Dairy Farmers Stadium in Townsville.

Michael Searle's bush bloodline, Weekend Bulletin's Paradise magazine

Source: Gold Coast Bulletin

[Moejoe]

Great news, Especialy great to see Mr. Beatie come good on the promise of paying for it. Will also be exciting to see what upgrades they will come up with Carrara in the meantime. Admitidly Carrara isn't A great Stadium to watch football at. But all in all I wouldnt care if the Titans played in a public park, Jut as long as we get to see Some Quality Rugby League and get to see the best players playing the game we all love.

[Steelers]

Nice to see that the Gold Coast are going to have a quality stadium.

[Lennox Titan]

Any images?

[HodgoBerro]

Any images?

yeah - any pictures of the plans

[Steelers]

just saw picks on 7 news update its alot like suncorp except its one layer not 2 (only a ground stand not an upper stand)

[Dakink]

Awesome choice. Lang PArk (I tolds ya its always Lang park to us oldies!) is an fantastic venue for footy. The Titan management have done evertything spot on since the start of the bidding for the NRL license. Another plus for the team.

[DIEHARD]

I believe there are pictures in today's Gold Coast Bulletin.

Although my newsagent didn't get their shipment! :confused:

Anyone get the Bulletin?

[Shadow XL]

i got it, i will scan later tonight.

[Lennox Titan]

i got it, i will scan later tonight.

Great, thx

[Cliffy GC]

from this website

sensational

looks like a smaller Lang park should be one of the best grounds in the NRL

Far better than CC stadium the supposed jewel in the Bears crown

[Inferno]

That looks sweet.

I just hope they plan one huge carpark for it.

How many NRL teams have a home stadium with a capacity crowd of 25 000 or more?

Broncs, Dogs anyone else?

[DIEHARD]

Gee that looks amazing! I can't wait until they start building it. Then the dream will start becoming a reality.

I think they will get massive crowds. Especially if they can work out an arrangement with QR for Brisbane based fans.

Queensland teams will go 1, 2 and 3 at the top of the crowd averages. And they will all feed off each other.

It will be HUGE.

[League Freak]

I think the Titans are getting ripped off.

We're getting 1/3rd of a Grandstand for less then a 10th of the cost of this new stadium.

[[BroncosGirl]]

I was hoping for more than 25, 000, but it looks like a good stadium. Suncorp is an excellent one, soo I cna't wait