New Screens To Guide Fans Home From Melbourne Park

Photo: The Australian

Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Martin Pakula unveiled the new screens today while inspecting works on Stage 3 of the Andrews Labor Government’s $972 million Melbourne Park redevelopment.

The 25 new public transport information screens will provide up to the minute arrival and departure information, as well as accessibility information and options for people with a disability.

The screens were trialled during the Maroon 5 and Red Hot Chili Peppers concerts at the arena last month, and feedback has been extremely positive.

They will be rolled-out at other Melbourne and Olympic Parks venues – Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne Arena and AAMI Park – in the coming months.

Melbourne and Olympic Parks deliver more than 600 events throughout the year, attracting 2.5 million visitors.

The $271.55 million Stage 3 of the redevelopment has begun, with the demolition of the existing function centre underway. It will make way for a new Function and Broadcast Centre —with function rooms, pre-event spaces, a 200-seat auditorium and broadcast studios.

Stage three will also deliver a new 5,000 seat Show Court Arena and two new match courts. The upgrade will be complete by 2022.