 Virgin Australia Stadium is a 12,000 capacity venue situated in the Queensland town of Mackay. The venue was funded by the Australian Federal Government at a cost of $11.3 million and officially opened by Hon Treasurer/Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan on Saturday 20th August 2011.
The venue includes an impressive main grandstand which includes seating for around 1,600 spectators as well 6 internal & 12 external corporate boxes, corporate area and 4 full sized team dressing rooms. The field is well lit with 1000 lux lighting and there is also a 6x4 metre electronic scoreboard.
Virgin Australia Stadium is set to host future NRL trial games while local sides Mackay Cutters RLC and Whitsunday Miners FC call the venue home.
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Location: |
Mackay, Queensland |
Address: |
2 Casey Avenue, Mackay QLD 4740 |
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Capacity: |
12,000 |
Seats: |
1,600 (13% of capacity) |
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Record Crowd: |
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Highest Crowd since 1/1/2003: |
11,876 - 24/06/12: NRL: Bulldogs v Storm
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Lights: |
Yes |
Arena Roof: |
No |
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Video Screen: |
Yes |
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Built: |
2011 |
Redeveloped: |
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Former/Other Names: |
Stadium Mackay |
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Sports Played: |
Rugby League, Football |
Home Teams: |
Mackay Cutters RLC, Whitsunday Miners FC |
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Last Event: |
23/02/13: NRL Trial: Titans v Cowboys
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Next Event: |
07/07/13: NRL: Bulldogs v Knights |
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1,750 parking spots are available on-site. |
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