Queensland Country Bank Stadium’s location is 2 Pride Close, Townsville QLD 4810. Friday, November 08, 2019 Townsville residents to get first look into new stadium North Queensland Stadium will throw open its gates to the community for the first time next February, with a free People’s Day confirmed for Saturday 22 February, 2020. Orientated to the North, the stadium captures the prevailing breezes while allowing a panoramic view to the city, Castle Hill and Magnetic Island. Last week, the final section of turf was laid at the northern end, and it held up to this week's training sessions. An incredible amount of work went into this world-class venue and it’s only right they receive thanks for that,” Mr de Brenni said.Cowboys full season members will also be able to get a first glimpse of their seats during the barbecue night. The Stadium, which opened in 2011, is owned and operated by the City of Townsville, has a total spectator capacity of 2,500 (1,700 seated) and is the home court of the Townsville Fire . Invalid postcode. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. A family open day was held to officially unveil Townsville's new Queensland Country Bank Stadium to the public. Horizon for a new Stadium with Council also working to secure a Jeff Horn boxing match and some international women's soccer games to name a few.
LOCALS will get the chance to have their first look behind the scenes of Queensland Country Bank Stadium at a one-off open day.The free-entry event will be held on February 22 from 9am to 1pm and will be the only chance for the general public to have a look inside the new stadium before global megastar Elton John hits the stage on February 29.People will be able to wander through the stadium’s stands and tour normally “off limits” areas such as commentary boxes and coaches’ boxes, along with team changing rooms.Visitors will also get to tour the various stands and corporate facilities to get a first-hand look at where they will be watching all of the big events, including the North Queensland Cowboys’ season-opening clash against the Broncos on March 13.Helen Hobbs and her Townsville born-and-raised family are among the many North Queenslanders eagerly waiting for next months’s open day“I have seen pictures of the inside of the stadium and it looks pretty cool, but I’ve never been inside myself,” she said.“We’ve been to Brisbane and Sydney and been to some amazing venues, and it’s good to think that Townsville now has something like that as well.“We’ll try to get to Elton’s concert and hopefully we’ll be there for the first Cowboys’ game.”Housing and Public Works Minister Mick de Brenni said the stadiumFinal commissioning of sports lighting and landscaping – including the laying of turf and planting up to 30,000 plants and 111 trees – is set to be done over the next two weeks.Other work to be done is finalising of asphalt and concrete kerbing on external plazas, commissioning of the stadium PA system, the installation of 2km of beer lines and testing of the new big screen.Member for Mundingburra, Coralee O’Rourke, announced the upcoming open day, which will include kids’ activities such as face painting and sponsors’ giveaways.A trial of the stadium’s turnstiles and ticketing will also be held to make sure all systems are ready for the Elton John concert.“Tickets for the stadium open day are free but registration will be required for entry,” Mr de Brenni said.“This can be done by using the Queensland Country Bank Stadium ticketing partner Ticketmaster to reserve your tickets.“By registering with Ticketmaster each person can book up to six tickets for the open day.“Tickets will also allow people to travel free on park-and-ride shuttles from designated park-and-ride areas.”A thank you barbecue for workers who helped build Queensland Country Bank Stadium will be held at the venue the night before the open day.“The Queensland Country Bank Stadium was built by locals for locals. Tickets will go on-sale on April 22 for the historic North Queensland Test via Ticketek.
Queensland Country Bank Stadium is bordered by Saunders and Rooney Street, and the banks of the Ross River. (ABC North Queensland: Jonathan O'Neill) Most of the turf at the new, multi-use stadium was put down ahead of the community open day last month, and was underneath terra-flooring used for the Elton John concert on February 29. From the 2014–15 NBL season , the Townsville Crocodiles moved out of their long time home, the Townsville Entertainment Centre , and into the RSL Stadium. You can find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out there's plenty more excitement.
Sorry we couldn't find a match for that, please try again Elton John will officially open the Stadium on Friday night. LOCALS will get the chance to have their first look behind the scenes of Queensland Country Bank Stadium at a one-off open day.