[COM] Adelaide Oval Redevelopment

[Waewick]

what happened to all the images posted yesterday.. in think the post mentioned something about going on a site tour?

yeah, I was wondering about that?

I couldn't see them at the time.

[kingy]

Sorry guys yeah they worked for me in the preview, then didn't after that. I had linked to images stored on drop box. When I can figure out how to upload them I will put them on. Until then I think this link should work:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hngcnec192icrn3/Ivl8XPc2os

[buildit83]

Sorry guys yeah they worked for me in the preview, then didn't after that. I had linked to images stored on drop box. When I can figure out how to upload them I will put them on. Until then I think this link should work:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hngcnec192icrn3/Ivl8XPc2os

thanks for the pictures! gives a really good prospective what the views will be like when its finished from the top tear and also undercover on the ground level of the southern stand.

[TooFar]

Does anyone know the new dimensions of the playing surface?

Surprisingly, that seems like a very difficult question to answer (officially). But, according to here and here, it seems like we'll be looking at approx 134m wide by 180m long (fence to fence).

That's compared to Footy Park (145 x 177), MCG (148 x 174) and Docklands (129 x 160).

I seem to recall reading that the ground was being made slightly wider and shorter, as well as the pockets being chopped off a bit so they weren't quite as 'deep'. In essence, making the shape of the ground more of a true oval.

Thanks, and yes it is a difficult question to answer. I have emailed both the SMA and Baulderstone's a couple of times, and neither have had the courtesy to even reply to me.

[Norman]

Pic from last night

[jk1237]

wow Norman, fantastic shot

eeek I hardly contain myself over this, soooo exciting

[Matt]

Pic from last night

Outstanding.
Have they taken down most of the scaffolding/fencing now?

[believesinadsy]

Inspirational! Really taking off. I'll be staying at the Intercontental next week with a Riverside view

[Phantom]

Pic from last night

Man, that picture is awesome! It's photos like this and of the River Torrens at night that really do show how fantastic Adelaide looks!

[Vee]

Man, that picture is awesome! It's photos like this and of the River Torrens at night that really do show how fantastic Adelaide looks!

Agree. Thanks everyone for posting photos as development progresses.
The night view adds another interesting dimension.

Looking across the Torrens from a function at the Festival Centre a few years back, I was really impressed with the view when the Adelaide Oval was all lit up for a cricket match. And that was before this fab redevelopment. How much better will it be now?

The new footbridge, improved lighting along rejuvenated cycle/walkways and extra lighting around the complex will make this a popular addition to many photo galleries of Adelaide.

[Laidback-Luke]

Does anybody know what that divot in the front southern stand on the second tier is?

[jk1237]

Does anybody know what that divot in the front southern stand on the second tier is?

Ive wondered that. My guess is that its to do with fitting in with the height of the cricket side screens for the summer sport.

[Laidback-Luke]

Does anybody know what that divot in the front southern stand on the second tier is?

Ive wondered that. My guess is that its to do with fitting in with the height of the cricket side screens for the summer sport.

Cheers, that makes sense.

For anyone that has instagram search the #adelaideoval tag, there are some ripper pics of the redevelopment from all the workers.

[Mants]

found this old pic from the mid 30s...thought people might be interested!

[how good is he]

I don't know if this has been answered in previous threads, but would the Adelaide Oval be compliant to host a Commonwealth Games [or even Olympic Games]? Has there been room allowed for a running track etc in the current plans?