Work in the new sports arena has entered an advanced phase. The world-class stadium is 80% completed. The last elements of the stadium’s steel roof have already been installed. Ultimately, the facility is to be ready in 2022.

Sydney Football Stadium (SFS) will offer 42,500 covered seats and best-in-class facilities for team members, VIPs and the fan community. Spectators will be closer to the action than ever before. The open concourse will provide panoramic views of the pitch, accessible from a wide range of dining options located throughout the facility.

SFS will replace Allianz Stadium, which was demolished. New team rooms, including four gender-neutral changing rooms, will allow both men and women to play rugby in a comfortable environment. Together with new medical rooms, wet areas, places to warm up and regeneration pools, they will provide athletes with a rich catalog of facilities.

Ultimately, SFS is expected to become a world-class sports, entertainment and leisure facility, attracting local, interstate and international visitors. The stadium will also help boost the economy, which it is already doing by involving local businesses in its construction.

Local companies were given priority in carrying out works as part of a large-scale undertaking. This applies to the installation of roofing, laying of turf or making installation (electrical) connections. The supply of new jobs will also increase.

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Some time ago, it was estimated that A$ 300 million (€ 193 million) from the stadium construction budget went to companies in New South Wales, but later it was found that this amount was raised by A$ 180 million (€ 116 million).

Increasing the participation of local contractors in stadium works is in line with the government's strategy. The total cost of building the venue is A$ 828 million (€ 531 million).

In the optimistic variant, the arena will be completed before the 2022 NRL Grand Final (National Rugby League). On a daily basis, the stadium is to be "home" to two rugby teams (New South Wales Waratahs and Sydney Roosters), as well as Sydney FC football players. The lucky ones from the fan community will be given priority to purchase tickets for the upcoming season's matches as soon as the venue opens.

Author: Miłosz Magrzyk