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The concept designs for Hobart's new AFL Stadium have been released with work continuing on the application to assess the multipurpose stadium through the Project of State Significance process.

COX Architecture, a leading Australian architectural firm,  has been appointed as Lead Design Consultant for the Mac Point Multipurpose Stadium

As part of their 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future, the Tasmanian Government has capped their expenditure on the Macquarie Point stadium at $375 million.

Tasmanian Minister for Sport and Events, Nic Street, said he was excited to share the concepts and advised "We've worked to design a welcoming, functional and uniquely Tasmanian multipurpose stadium, for this space.

"When completed, the Stadium will be the largest timber roofed stadium in the world.

"While developing this stadium is an important step in realising our dream of seeing our own AFL and AFLW teams running out on our own field, this facility will offer so much more."

The stadium at Macquarie Point is to include:

• A 1,500-person function room with views to kunanyi/ Mount Wellington;
• A design informed by modelling cricket ball trajectory data to ensure we are ready to host the best quality cricket games.
• A stage pocket in the northern stand to support concerts and events, which will minimise impact on the field and reduce costs for event operators.
• Easy to follow and accessible design features – including a single continuous concourse that services the whole stadium, which means you can enter any gate and easily find your seat.
• A seating bowl design that will bring crowds closer to the action.
• Separated back of house and catering facilities with a below ground service road to separate vehicles and stadium visitors and users, to name a few.

The design features a low profile built-form and a woven-style façade that has been informed by the form and shape of the roundhouse structure that used to be part of the Hobart Rail Yard at Macquarie Point.

"The maritime heritage of the broader area has also been taken into account, and culturally informed under the guidance of Aboriginal community members," Minister Street said.

The fixed, dome-shaped roof is an important part of the design.

"The transparent roof, which is supported by an internal steel and timber frame, provides an opportunity to showcase Tasmanian timber," Minister Street added.

"The frame will support a fully transparent ETFE material, which is a plastic based material designed to have a high corrosion resistance and strength over a wide temperature range.

"This will allow light in, support natural turf growth, and avoid the need for large light towers."

A submission is anticipated to be made later this month.

The concept designs are available at www.macpoint.com/stadium

Images: Concepts for Hobart's new AFL Stadium.

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