HASSELL, working with Cox Architects, has designed a new grandstand that is contemporary yet sensitive to the heritage features of the Adelaide Oval. Located at the western end of the ground, the new grandstand will incorporate the historic George Griffin Stand. The heritage arches of the old stand will become part of the new western promenade, with Interlocking levels providing easy access to internal and external facilities.
 
The $95m project will accommodate 14,000 spectators over four levels, and will stretch from the Bradman Stand in the south to the grassed hill in the north-west, providing magnificent views across Adelaide Oval to the northern end of the ground.
 
New members' facilities will include a large dining room, a 45 metre long bar and an elevated outdoor eating area; as well as new change rooms and upgraded storage and operational infrastructure.
 
A prominent feature of the project will be the column-free diagrid roof, a highly engineered, freespan structure that will provide increased shade.
 
Work will begin in March 2009 and will be completed by November 2010, in time for the Ashes Test series.