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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Jack Snape in Melbourne

New vision for Melbourne Park as Australian Open pushes precinct to its limits

Rod Laver Arena Melbourne Park during the Australian Open
Melbourne Park is undergoing works to improve the precinct as more fans flock to the Australian Open and Tennis Australia turns to new forms of entertainment. Photograph: James Ross/EPA

More than a million fans are expected to attend the Australian Open over the next two weeks to experience the sights, sounds and flavours of Melbourne Park. But they soon might not recognise the precinct as work starts on a new vision that will transform Victoria’s historic sporting hub.

Melbourne & Olympic Parks chief executive, John Harnden, said the precinct is “one-of-a-kind, and we are committed to continuing to grow its reputation as a global leader in live events, and an ‘always-on’ destination for tourism and hospitality”.

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