Most importantly, it can now support 100 tonne loads from its roof structure, providing the ability to attract the world’s biggest and most complicated acts and performers, who could not stage their shows in Australia without the infrastructure we have embedded within the Arena’s design
Introducing 1226 seats on a retractable rail system increased capacity to 17,100 seated patrons while allowing greater stage width, flexibility of location and configuration.
#Australian open arena upgrade
Working with the existing structure, the RLA upgrade has improved and enhanced seating amenity while maximising accessibility. The redevelopment can be understood by its two key elements: The first being an upgrade to existing RLA Arena facilities, the second a series of amenity pods and the striking new Eastern Pavilion. The refurbishment project presented an enhanced opportunity to attract additional national and international events to Melbourne by providing a venue specifically designed to be interchangeable between Year-Round (YR) mode (concerts and sport) and Australian Open (AO) mode.ĬOX designed the original RLA which opened in 1988, and 25 years later were appointed to deliver the vital redevelopment works, comprising a $220m extension and upgrade. Rod Laver Arena (RLA) is the pre-eminent venue within Melbourne & Olympic Parks (MOP), hosting a range of high-profile events throughout the year and providing centre court for the annual Australian Open tennis Grand Slam.Ĭelebrating 30 years of operation in 2018, RLA is currently the third most successful venue in the world by ticket revenue sales, and the sixth by attendance levels.
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