News: Venues

Brisbane 2032 architecture alliance looks to encourage use of sustainable timber for new venues

Australian design practice Buchan has announced a partnership with Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei and USA-based sports architects HKS with the aim of encouraging the use of sustainable timber…

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Aug 30, 2023 Design / Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Green Sports Alliance launches new guide for building sustainable venues

The Green Sports Alliance has released its latest 'Play to Zero Playbook, Building for the Next Generation', showcasing innovative approaches to constructing and renovating sports…

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Aug 2, 2023 Design / Environment / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

FSB 2023 trade fair to focus on sustainability in global sport and recreation

With preparations in full swing for FSB - the global industry event for public space, sport and recreation facilities - the halls of Koelnmesse in the Cologne trade fair grounds are being…

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Jul 26, 2023 Environment / Play / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Timber gains increasing acknowledgement as a primary construction material for sport and leisure facilities

Used as a building material for thousands of years, the value of timber as a sustainable construction material for sport and leisure facilities is gaining renewed recognition with a number…

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Jul 25, 2023 Aquatics / Design / Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Gympie Netball granted $2.4 million to rebuild flooded courts and clubhouse

Joint funding of $2.4 million from the Australian and Queensland Governments will allow Gympie Netball Association to rebuild its flood-ravaged courts, lights and club facilities to…

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Jul 14, 2023 Environment / Finance / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Netball Queensland installs electric vehicle charging stations at Brisbane’s Nissan Arena

Netball Queensland, in collaboration with its energy partner Origin, has installed four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the car park adjacent to Brisbane’s Nissan Arena.…

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Jul 12, 2023 Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Formula 1 adapts 2024 race calendar to reduce environmental impact

Aiming to reduce the environmental impact of the race series, Formula 1 has announced a move towards greater calendar regionalisation, reducing logistical burdens and making the season more…

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Jul 7, 2023 Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Key sporting and aquatic projects to be funded via Sunshine Coast’s first billion-dollar budget

This year’s Sunshine Coast Council’s budget sees $24 million allocated to key sporting projects, including the evolution of the Honey Farm Road Sports Precinct, Kawana…

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Jun 26, 2023 Arts / Environment / Finance / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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