Acer Arena
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Acer Arena is a large entertainment and sporting complex located in Homebush in Sydney, Australia. It is situated in Sydney Olympic Park, and was completed in 1999 as part of the facilities for the 2000 Olympic Games. The arena was originially known as the Sydney SuperDome until Acer purchased the naming rights in 2006.
The $19 million dollar facility was designed and constructed by Abigroup Ltd and Obayashi Corporation with environmental factors in mind; however, the air-conditioner unit for the facility produced HCFCs and was said to be a breach of the Green Guidelines for the Olympics. Bob Carr, premier of New South Wales, officially opened the stadium in November 1999.
The development of the stadium was part of three subsites which also included a 3,400 space carpark which cost AUS$190 million, and a plaza with external works which cost $25 million.
The roof's masts reach 42 meters above ground level, and the stadium occupies a site of 20,000m².
Events held
- MTV Australia Video Music Awards (2006)
- ARIA Awards (2003 and 2004)
- Andrea Bocelli's Once in a Lifetime Tour
- KISS Live
- Rolling Stones Licks World Tour
- The Teddy Bears' Picnic
- Crusty Demons
- Sydney Symphony Orchestra
- Supercross Masters
- Sydney Bridal Expo
- The Hillsong Conference
- The Destiny Fulfilled & Lovin It World Tour - Destiny's Child
- Prophecy Dance Party
- ANZAC international military tattoo
- WWE tours
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