The MCG’s Great Southern Stand collected a top honour at the Victorian Architecture Awards.
The 1991-1992 update of the Great Southern Stand received the Enduring Architecture Award, reflecting how much Victorians are missing spending time at the ‘G during lockdown.In total, 54 projects shared 63 awards and commendations across 15 categories.
Chair of juries Ingrid Bakker said the MCG’s recognition was a chance to celebrate the work of renowned Melbourne architect Daryl Jackson who spearheaded the refit of one of the city's most iconic landmarks.
“Given the current situation, the idea of what the MCG represents as one of Melbourne’s most iconic features and one we all have memories of … and one we are all missing at the moment,” Ms Bakker told the Herald Sun.
In 1992, the entire Southern Stand was replaced by the Great Southern Stand in time for the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
Boasting a similar seating capacity to its predecessor, the Great Southern Stand further enhanced the viewing experience at the MCG, providing superb sight-lines, close proximity to the action, comfortable seating and provision for public and corporate entertainment facilities.
The $150 million project was completed on time and below budget and, despite many site difficulties, only one football grand final had to be transferred away from the stadium and no major cricket fixtures were forfeited during the construction period.
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