Marshall Day Acoustics appointed to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium project

Marshall Day Acoustics has been appointed as acoustic consultant to the spectacular new 20,000-seat soccer and rugby stadium.

The project will be built in the Olympic Park precinct by Major Projects Victoria. Our brief includes complete architectural acoustics and sound system design.

The current design, by Cox Architects and Planners, has a unique and dynamic form based around a lightweight steel design, the Bioframe, which will use 50% less steel than a typical cantilever roof structure.

The development will also feature a sports campus, including an elite training centre and office accommodation for Melbourne Storm, Melbourne Victory, Melbourne Football Club, Victorian Rugby Union, Football Federation Victoria, Victorian Olympic Council, Olympic Park Sports Medicine and Tennis Victoria.

The estimated cost of the stadium will be around $190m. The Victorian Government will make a contribution of $149m towards this cost, with the balance funded by Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust, tenants and suppliers.