News: Venues
FIFA announce that World Cup Stadia meet green standards
All 12 stadia being utilised for the 2018 World Cup have achieved FIFA’s new environment sustainability standards. Russia 2018 is the first edition of the World Cup to have green…
read moreVbase Chair praises outgoing chief executive
Outgoing Vbase Chief Executive Darren Burden is being praised for his leadership of the Christchurch venue management company over the past four-and-a-half years. Burden, who joined the…
read moreTokyo 2020 Olympics organisers look to showcase green technology
Mindfull of the environmental footprint of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, the Games Organising Committee believes that making the Games sustainable is looking to showcase a range…
read moreMCC recognised as ‘innovator of the year’ at international Green Sports Alliance Awards
The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) has been recognised for its achievements in sustainability, receiving an 'Innovator of the Year' award from the Green Sports Alliance. Now in its…
read moreNew Sports Hub Chief Executive wants to engage all Singaporeans
The Singapore Sports Hub has announced that its Chief Operating Officer Oon Jin Teik has been promoted to become the precinct’s new Chief Executive, replacing Manu Sawhney who…
read moreMelbourne Park venues must be designed to cope with Australian Open heat
A health and safety expert has urged Australian Open organisers to modify the tennis tournament’s facilities to protect players and spectators from Melbourne’s high…
read moreMCG’s sustainability initiatives recognised at National Energy Efficiency Awards
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has this week been recognised for its sustainability achievements at the National Energy Efficiency Awards, being presented with the award for Best…
read moreAdelaide Oval launches upgraded sound and lighting system
The Adelaide Oval has unveiled its sound and lighting upgrade in time for next month’s day-night Ashes Test match debut. Described as a “game changer” by the Adelaide…
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