What fans can expect at new Perth stadium
A look at some of the features at the new Perth stadium
The television screens will be spread throughout the concourse to make sure fans stay in touch with games, even if they leave their seats. Radio commentary will be played into the stadium’s toilet facilities.
The stadium will also allow patrons to stay connected with access to Wi-Fi, mobile phone quiet zones and at least 10 mobile phone recharging stations.
The technology features are among the specifications set out in a 2000 page document handed to the three consortia vying to build the new Perth Stadium.
The State Government released a summary of the Request for Proposals (RFP) document on Friday.
“The RFP provides a range of minimum standards the design must meet and outlines the technical, operational and commercial requirements to design, build, partially finance and maintain the stadium and its surrounding sports precinct,” Premier Colin Barnett said.
“Premium facilities will offer unique experiences for patrons, including the Field Club, allowing fans to watch home team players warming up; the Coaches Club, positioning fans alongside the home team’s coaches box; as well as a Sky View Lounge and range of other function spaces.”
The Premier said the stadium would also contain outstanding facilities for players, including change rooms dedicated for use by the Fremantle Dockers and West Coast; three multi-use warm-up rooms; and a shared recovery facility with four six-person plunge pools/ice baths, as well as two 12-person spas/hot tubs.
Two of the warm-up rooms will also have the capacity for use as an indoor cricket practice facility, and when combined with the first-class recovery facilities, provide a world-class cricket facility for both home and away teams.
“The input from our Sports Fans User Group and all our stakeholders has been an essential element of our ‘fans first’ philosophy,” Mr Barnett said.
“Other key requirements include the provision of unrivalled facilities for people with a disability; recognition of the Aboriginal culture and heritage of the Burswood Peninsula site; access to standing areas in addition to seats; and the provision of a range of food and beverage options, including a 500-seat buffet restaurant and a 150-seat a la carte restaurant.”