Category: Stadium Infrastructure

Mar 19
Queensland’s $1 million grant to promote athletes with disability

With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, Queensland has unveiled a $1 million plan to boost disability sport—but questions remain over whether it can deliver lasting change.

Aug 07
Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre approved for construction

The Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre has been approved for construction in the suburb of Petrie, about 30km north of the Brisbane CBD, with new project rendered images of the building being released as well. The goal for the state government is to build a mega indoor sporting precinct in preparation for the 2032 Brisbane […]

Mar 13
Cisco and St. Louis City SC are delivering world-class technology to CITYPARK

Cisco has joined Major League Soccer side St. Louis City SC as the club’s Technology Partner. In representation of their shared vision, the goal is to create one of the most connected and fan-centric environments in the MLS, using CITYPARK as a brand new 31-acre stadium district. Cisco is the worldwide leader in technology that […]

Feb 23
NNSWF provides more than $5 million for clubs with infrastructure funding

Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) has assisted its clubs to receive more than $1.3 million, credit to the NSW Government’s Female Friendly Community Sport Facilities and Lighting Upgrades grant program. There have been seven projects selected to have been given funding, including: Hallidays Point Sports Club, Black Head Sports Field ($181,743) New Lambton FC, Novocastrian ($242,300) […]

Feb 22
La Trobe University set to open The Home of the Matildas in mid-2023

Construction of The Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University Sports Park is on track to be finished the middle of this year, with the opening coming just before the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Part of a $101 million investment by the Andrews Labor Government into the university’s sporting […]

Jul 14
How Raven Controls are evolving event safety management standards

Developed by resilience experts, Raven Controls is a digital management system which provides powerful real-time situational awareness that aims to ensure reassurance for all stakeholders and venue management involved in an event. Event safety management standards have undoubtedly shifted overtime due in no small part to the changing nature of how live events are attended […]

Apr 20
BriefCam: Adapting stadium security and safety to the modern age

The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way that football stadiums need to approach match days. While many cities across Australia and the world have lowered restrictions as vaccination rates have skyrocketed, the safety of fans is still crucial – ensuring that crowds are minimising risk remains a priority. Some are turning to […]