News: Venues

Research shows role of sports stadia solar rooftops in mitigating impacts of climate change

Research conducted by the University of New South Wales School's Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) and the Australian PV Institute (APVI) ), on behalf of the…

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Apr 27, 2021 Environment / Sport / Technology / Venues /

 
 

La Trobe University’s Sports Stadium recognised for sustainability

In recognition of its ‘World Leadership’ in sustainable building practice, La Trobe University’s new Sports Stadium has been awarded Australia’s first '6 Star…

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Jan 19, 2021 Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Environmentally-friendly lawn mower used in Christchurch sport venues and parks

Christchurch City Council is using a new electric battery powered Mean Green ride-on lawn mower to cut the grass in Hagley Oval, and its parks and Botanic Gardens. Unlike most ride-on lawn…

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Jan 11, 2021 Environment / Parks / Sport / Venues /

 
 

10,000 trees planted around Tamworth sporting complexes

The Tamworth Sport and Entertainment Precinct is to benefit from Greater Bank’s 75-year anniversary celebration by receiving a donation of $50,000 to plant 10,000 trees around…

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Oct 26, 2020 Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre recognised for Excellence in Urban Development Awards

Shoalhaven City Council’s Indoor Sports Centre has been announced as a finalist in two categories of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW Crown Group Awards for…

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Oct 21, 2020 Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

$4.6 million endorsed to beautify streetscapes and upgrade facilities across Darwin suburbs

City of Darwin has endorsed $4.6 million in funding for suburban beautification and infrastructure upgrades including projects taking place at the basketball court at Malak, lighting of…

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Oct 5, 2020 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Shoalhaven Council facilities reintroduce reusable cups

Reusable cups are once again being accepted at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre and Swim, Sport and Fitness Centres as a new contactless method to keep patrons and visitors safe. …

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Oct 1, 2020 Entertainment / Environment / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Qatar’s Al Bayt Stadium achieves outstanding sustainability rating

Qatar’s Al Bayt Stadium has become the second FIFA World Cup 2022 tournament venue to achieve a five-star sustainability rating. The 60,000-capacity stadium in the northern city of…

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Aug 31, 2020 Design / Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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