10-year redevelopment of Melbourne Park complete
The almost $1 billion redevelopment of the Melbourne & Olympic Parks precinct is officially complete.
The sports and entertainment precinct is free from construction for the first time in over a decade, following the practical completion of the CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park function centre and Show Court Arena.
The two new venues are the final pillars of the $972 million Melbourne Park Redevelopment, which commenced in 2010 and spanned across three stages.
The redevelopment contributed significantly to Victoria’s economy, including the creation of 2,300 full-time jobs during its completion, and will ensure Melbourne Park remains the home of the Australian Open until at least 2044.
The significant project was made possible by the vision and support of the Victorian Government, Development Victoria, Sport and Recreation Victoria, Tennis Australia and M&OP.
Key highlights of the three-stage redevelopment include:
- Upgrades of Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena.
- Works on the Eastern Plaza, including the creation of the National Tennis Centre, public plaza, multi-level car park and Edwin Flack Bridge, connecting the precinct with AAMI Park.
- Construction of Tanderrum Bridge, connecting the precinct with direct pedestrian access to Flinders Street Station.
- Construction of Tennis HQ, the new multi-level administrative facility for M&OP and Tennis Australia.
- Construction of CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park, a new 3000sqm conference and events centre.
- Construction of Show Court Arena, a new 5000-seat multi-purpose arena.
- Sustainability works, including the installation of a 4.5 megalitre rainwater harvesting tank under Grand Slam Oval.
The completed Melbourne Park precinct will be on show for the first time at the 2022 Australian Open, which will be free of covid restrictions, allowing full crowds to return to the first grand slam tennis tournament of the year.
