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Allianz Stadium unrecognisable as $730 million rebuild underway

New aerial photos have revealed the extent of Allianz Stadium’s $730 million rebuild and how much it has transformed since demolition began just three months ago. SEE THE VIDEO.

The destruction of Allianz Stadium

Flattened earth, twisted metal, excavator littered across the pitch — the $730 million knockdown and rebuild of Allianz Stadium is well underway.

New photos have revealed the extent to which the Moore Park venue has transformed since demolition began just three months ago before the NSW election.

An aerial view of the demolition of Allianz Stadium shows how much has been done. Picture: Jonathan Ng
An aerial view of the demolition of Allianz Stadium shows how much has been done. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Excavators continue to tear it down. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Excavators continue to tear it down. Picture: Jonathan Ng
The scene currently looks like something out of a war zone. Picture: Jonathan Ng
The scene currently looks like something out of a war zone. Picture: Jonathan Ng

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And while it looks like something out of a war zone, a 45,000-seat venue will rise from the rubble with the facility on track to be completed by early 2022.

The NSW government has promised it will have “state-of-the-art” facilities which will “position the Sydney Football Stadium as a global leader in game-day experiences for all patrons and future proof the precinct”

The demolition and rebuild is set to cost $730 million. Picture: Jonathan Ng
The demolition and rebuild is set to cost $730 million. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Concrete and rubble littered across the ground. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Concrete and rubble littered across the ground. Picture: Jonathan Ng

But the project almost didn’t get off the ground due to a legal fight to stop demolition which was supported by the Greens.

The stadium knockdown was also opposed by NSW Labor whose election campaign was “schools and hospitals before stadiums”.

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