Brisbane Lions have shared the final renders for their new training and administration facility being built at Springfield Central. The renders come as the project, known as The Reserve, prepares to move into the construction phase.
The Lions got the green light last August to start construction on the $70 million facility, with earthworks carried out in recent months. The facility is funded by Ipswich City Council, the Federal and State Governments, Springfield City Group, the AFL and the club.
The latest renders show the final design of the Lions’ new home in rich detail, as noted on the Brisbane Lions’ website.
“The southern arena plaza that supporters will cross upon arrival from Springfield Central train station features an events lawn to host Lion Park activations and an indoor training field,” the Lions website notes.
“Spectator seating in the grandstand, hill areas and tiers around the oval have been designed to bring members and supporters as close to the footy as possible.
“A flat oval surface will greatly-enhance fence line views of the action. A mix of seating and standing options and cover will improve the Lions match experiences in hot and wet weather.”
The new training and administration facility is expected to be completed by November 2021, with the first AFLW matches to be played at the arena in 2022.
Lions CEO Greg Swann has previously described the project as a “game-changer” for the club.
“We see Springfield as an exciting growth corridor and the space available there will allow us to continue to expand.”