SCG shares new Northern Stand development with fans

Fans can now get the latest news on the progress of the development of the new Northern Stand at the Sydney Cricket Ground through a new website.

With the $186 million redevelopment due for completion in just over a year, the website features artists impressions of the new stand, room and its internal finishes along with project plans, the facilities, latest news and photographs.

With work set to be completed ahead of the 2012/13 Ashes Series between Australia and England, venue managers the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust are promising a world-class experience for fans in the new facility.

Demolition of the Noble, Messenger and Bradman stands commenced early this year and took most of the AFL season however work on the new stand is now well underway.

The new grandstand will provide much-needed state-of-the-art facilities for the historic ground including roof-top terrace, sports bar with its own micro-brewery, 700 person dining room, corporate areas and a large entry atrium.

Trust Chief Executive Jamie Barkley said he wants fans to enjoy the highest levels of stadium experience, consistent with newest sport stadiums in the USA.

Barkley explained "my experience in travelling to the US over the last couple of years has highlighted the need to engage the fans.

"The new facilities are designed to draw fans out from their lounge rooms so they will come to the SCG and enjoy the complete match-day experience.

"Putting fans first is the priority - it has never been about capacity. It's about comfort and convenience."

The new grandstand will be open to SCG members and the general public and will increase the grounds capacity from 46,000 to 48,000 and will also feature a new 272 metre@ LED video screen the largest of any Australian stadium.

The development website can be viewed at www.scgdevelopment.com.au