Olympic Park Oval
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| Former names | Olympic Park Stadium |
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| Location | Olympic Park, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Coordinates | 37°49′29″S 144°58′53″E / 37.82472°S 144.98139°E |
| Owner | Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust |
| Operator | Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust |
| Capacity | 3,000[2] |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 2013 |
| Construction cost | $11,300,000 AUD[1] |
| Tenants | |
| Collingwood Football Club Administration & Training (2013–present) VFL (2016–present) AFLW (2017–18) | |
Olympic Park Oval is an Australian rules football ground located on the site of the former Olympic Park Stadium in Olympic Park, Melbourne.[2] The Oval's primary purpose is as the training ground of the Collingwood Football Club and as a venue for some of the club's VFL matches. It is located alongside the club's other tenanted facility, the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Centre.
History & usage
As part of a larger redevelopment of the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment precinct, the Olympic Park Stadium was torn down in 2012.[1] Olympic Park Oval was created in its former location. The oval opened for use on 11 April 2013.[3][4] The Federal Government and Collingwood Football Club announced in April 2012 the additional construction of indoor community and training facilities on the site.[5] These were opened in October 2015.[6]
Olympic Park Oval plays hosts to Collingwood matches in the VFL. In addition, each of the club's three teams train at the Oval, while administration of the club is conducted in the associated Glasshouse pavilion and the connected Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Centre. It was the primary home ground for Template:AFLW Col in the AFL Women's competition during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. No games were fixtured at the venue for the 2019 season, with Victoria Park taking over as the team's primary home ground.[7]
The Oval remains public land and is available for casual use, though the Melbourne Olympic Park Trust restricts use for official training and sporting usage.[8]
Design
The oval features a grass playing surface in the standard shape for Australian rules football and Cricket. It boasts a two-lane running track around its exterior.[2] For viewing purposes the oval features limited concrete terracing and four light towers for evening play.[2]
The associated indoor structure (known as The Glasshouse) is a multi-use community and events space. The building includes a gym, cafe, theater and office space and is internally connected to the older Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Centre.[6]
External links
References
- ^ a b "New lease of life for Olympic Park". Major Projects. Victorian Government. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Olympic Park Oval". Austadiums. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ "Olympic Park". Melbourne Olympic Parks. Melbourne Olympic Parks Trust. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ "New lease of life for Olympic Park". Major Projects Victoria. Victorian Government. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ "New community hub at Olympic Park". Collingwood Media. Bigpond. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ a b Dennehy, Luke (29 October 2015). "Eddie McGuire sentimental as Collingwood Football Club launches new events space The Glasshouse". Herald Sun. News Corp. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ Black, Sarah (26 October 2018). "AFLW fixture: Cats kick off new season - AFL.com.au". afl.com.au.
- ^ "Gosch's Paddock & Olympic Park Oval". Melbourne Olympic Parks. Melbourne Olympic Parks Trust. Retrieved 8 January 2017.