Frequently Asked Questions

 

How tall will the multipurpose stadium be?

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A key design feature of the stadium has been to keep the edges of the structure to a low profile, informed by the surrounding built-form and natural landscapes. This is important for the street-level experience and how the stadium integrates with the spaces around it. The edges of the stadium are around 22 metres (25.5 metres RL / AHD*) compared to the Evans Street level which is around 3.5 metres RL.

The structure has a fixed-dome roof, which at the highest point is 51 metres (54 metres RL), with an internal field height of 3 metres RL, which is similar to the current level of Evans Street.

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For comparison, heights of nearby structures:

• Zero Davey 20 metres (22.5 metres RL)

• IXL Jam Factory 19 metres (22 metres RL)

• Hotel Grand Chancellor 47 metres (49 metres RL)

• Royal Hobart Hospital 68 metres (75 metres RL)

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* RL means Relative Level and is a consistent measurement base comparing to sea level

  AHD means Australian Height Datum, which is the height of a point above mean sea level

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Will the stadium cast a shadow over the Hobart Cenotaph?

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No. The stadium is located to the south-east of the Cenotaph, which means it cannot cast a shadow over the Cenotaph or impact sunrise or sunset.

The low-profile of the design will also minimise the shadow casting inside and outside of the stadium.

 

How will the stadium look standing at Constitution Dock?

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We are preparing a number of renders that will show how the stadium will look from various angles around the city, however, this early comparative image has been prioritised in response to requests.

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How will the stadium look from the Cenotaph?

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What will the roof be made from?

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The roof will be supported by an elegant steel and timber frame, with steel bracing at 20 metre intervals and structural timber cross beams at 5 metre intervals.

This grid will be covered with ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene), which is transparent and will support natural turf growth underneath. There will be two layers of ETFE creating a series of pillow-like elements across the roof.

 

 

How big is the roof?

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The transparent ETFE roof will span approximately 190 metres by 215 metres and will be the largest timber supported roof covering stadia in the world.

 

 

Can the stadium support cricket?

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Yes, we’re excited about the opportunities the multipurpose stadium will present for international cricket.

Our modelling has used Hawk Eye data to accommodate cricket ball trajectory and includes important requirements unique to cricket including practice wickets and media facilities.

We’ll continue to work with Cricket Tasmania and Cricket Australia to seek accreditation of our stadium once built.

 

 

Can it support other types of events?

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Our stadium includes a 1,500 person seated function room with spaces to support meetings and collaboration areas. It is a fully enclosed venue supporting a range of events, exhibitions and conferences, with vehicle and pedestrian access to a concourse that wraps around the full facility and the field.

 

 

What about non-event days?

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The stadium will be part of an activated mixed-use precinct. Find out more about our whole of site Precinct Plan here

 

 

What will happen to the Goods Shed?

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The Goods Shed will remain part of Mac Point. We are planning to relocate the Goods Shed to the north of the site to where a shed of similar scale was situated when the site formed part of the Hobart Rail Yard.

We will continue to honour the history of the building and align it with the original rail lines, and support ongoing community activation, as is the case now.