Sydney Football Stadium artist impressions show state-of-the-art structure

THE Daily Telegraph can reveal the first artist impressions for the new Sydney Football Stadium, which will be released publicly today, as Sports Minister Stuart Ayres gave Brisbane’s premier sporting arena a serve.

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THIS is the stunning first glimpse of the world-class Sydney Football Stadium set for Moore Park.

The Daily Telegraph can reveal the first artist impressions for the design of the rectangular stadium, which will be released publicly today, as Sports Minister Stuart Ayres threw down against Brisbane’s sporting arena, boldly declaring that Sydney would now “kick Suncorp into ­reserve grade”.

It can be revealed that the new stadium features a ­hi- tech roof that can be lit up from the underside in the home team’s colours, as well as design nods to the natural environment of neighbouring Centennial Park.

How an artist sees the finished product.

How Allianz Stadium will appear until demolition begins in January. Picture: Jenny Evans

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Images of the new stadium have never been seen until now, just over three months before the demolition of Allianz Stadium in January.

The winning design for the new stadium — slated to open in 2022 — is the result of an intensive design competition.

Cox Architects beat out two other firms.

Senior sources consider this design to offer the “most female friendly” stadium in Australia for everyone from athletes to fans with top-class female change room facilities and bathrooms.

In comparison, the current Allianz Stadium was unable to host an NRL/NRLW double header because it did not have sufficient change rooms.

Inside the stadium, modern lighting and other features will stagger the visitor.

The better-known view of the current interior.

Mr Ayres said the stadium would “offer an experience like no other” and put NSW ahead of other states.

“The new Sydney Football Stadium will set the standard for rectangular stadiums in Australia,” he said.

The Cox Architects design was chosen to com­plement the natural parkland surrounds for the area, as well as other Sydney landmarks like the Harbour Bridge.

The future view, looking toward the city.

A current aerial view, looking toward the coast.

Despite the hi-tech nature of the stadium, the roof also features exposed natural timber beams in a unique design feature. It also features solar panels which will be used to partly power the stadium and a striking bronze facade, a move by designers to reflect Sydney’s unique sandstone geology.

The future view as imagined across Kippax Lake.

The stadium seen from Kippax Lake, as graced by Rugby Sevens star Emma Tonegato. Picture: Toby Zerna

The cost to knock down and rebuild the ageing Allianz stadium has been put at over $729 million. The government faced a tough political battle over the plan, which it considered critical to driving tourism and making Sydney a world-class city.

The government expects the stadium to host 50 events and 1.2 million patrons a year on opening.