Gold Coast United will play their Hyundai A-League home fixtures at the state-of-the-art Skilled Park, situated in the burgeoning Gold Coast suburb of Robina.

Designed by HOK Sport and constructed by Watpac, the 27,000 seat, $160 million stadium was completed in February 2008 and is set to become a favourite venue for fans of the world game.

With its modern rectangular design, iconic looks and outstanding amenities, Skilled Park is tailor-made for the Hyundai A-League and will generate an intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams.

For more info on Skilled Park visit www.skilledpark.com.au

SKILLED PARK FACTS & FIGURES
Seating capacity 27,000
Western stand 14,000 square metres
Includes player and event facilities, administration, catering, member’s area, function rooms, and corporate facilities.
100 Open Corporate Boxes
25 Enclosed Corporate Suites
Two 500 person function room
16 food and beverage outlets

Construction involved:
2,500 tonnes of structural steel
7,200 cubic metres of concrete
Driving 640 piles
550 tonne of reinforcement
16,300 metres of precast concrete seating plats
23,000 square metres of fabric roof
16,000 square metres of plaza works
600 m (10,000 square metres) of external roadworks

Roof Rafters:
The roof rafters, which measure 30 metres from the pitch to the tip, are the main component of the roof structure which gives the venue its iconic Gold Coast look.
4 Hips, 16 Jack rafters and 48 rafters each weighing between 12 and 20 tonne were erected over the seating plats via a mobile 180 tonne crane.

Getting there:
Public transport is by far the easiest way to get to and from Skilled Park. For all your transport information visit TransLink or call 13 12 30.