The stage two redevelopment of Memorial Drive will begin next month after updated architectural 3D images were revealed today. This follows the commitment of $44 million in funding from the South Australian Government in November 2020.
The $44 million stage two project includes:
- The demolition of the North Stand
- Construction of new Northern and Eastern Facilities linked by a concourse level, with enhanced patron amenities, food and beverage facilities
- Northern Facility to include a Media and Sports Technology Centre, with broadcast facilities, media lounge and space for high performance sports research and development
- Eastern Facility to be integrated with the Adelaide Oval Southern Plaza, incorporating high performance training facilities, premium multipurpose event and function spaces
- Northern and Eastern Facilities fully accessible to all levels
- Addition of rigging points on the roof and feature lighting.
Premier Steven Marshall said stage two will continue the transformation of one of the nation’s most iconic sporting precincts into a state-of-the-art arena for sporting, arts and entertainment events.
“Our investment in Memorial Drive is a game-changer for our state,” Premier Marshall said.
“Investing in this precinct is positioning South Australia perfectly to be able to attract and host more events like A Day at the Drive – the first tennis event in front of a crowd in close to 12 months.
“Tennis events over the next decade are going to drive jobs, vibrancy in our city and will inspire the next generation of South Australian tennis enthusiasts to play and train right here at home – and we couldn’t be more excited.”
Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing, Corey Wingard, said it’s clear the government’s investment was paying off.
“Stage two will create a world class venue that can accommodate a range of sporting and entertainment events,” Minister Wingard said.
“The project includes two new spectator stands to the east and north of centre court with new seating with great sightlines, food and beverage facilities and enhanced amenity.
“We were able to hold A Day at the Drive and attract the calibre of players we did because of our investment in the venue – starting with the roof.”
Tennis SA CEO Debbie Sterrey is looking forward to works beginning at the Memorial Drive centre courts and the home of Tennis SA.
“We are thrilled the State Government is investing $44 million towards stage two of the Memorial Drive redevelopment,” Sterrey said.
“This funding will continue the transformation of our venue and see it achieve its potential as a vibrant sporting, community, entertainment and innovation hub, whilst ensuring the venue’s heritage is retained for years to come.
“We look forward to works beginning in March, following the Adelaide International and we thank the South Australian Government for their continued support of tennis in our state.”
With a 6,500 seat stadium in a prime location in the centre of Adelaide and the flexibility to host a wider variety of community, sporting and entertainment events, Memorial Drive will become an even more valuable asset for all South Australians.
The upgrade will also make the venue an attractive proposition for other high profile tennis events such as Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup (formerly Fed Cup).
The redevelopment will commence in March and will be event ready for the Adelaide International in January 2022, with project completion expected in mid-2022.
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