VENUES
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VENUE |
CAPACITY |
EVENTS |
PROGRESS |
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Canberra International Skating Centre (Canberra, ACT) |
15000 |
Speed Skating |
Construction shall begin if the bid is successful. Due to be complete by late 2008. This shall be converted into a Multi-Purpose Velodrome for the University of Canberra. |
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Cooma City Centre (Cooma, NSW) |
5000 |
Curling |
Construction shall begin if the bid is successful. Due to be complete by late 2006. This will form the new Town Hall after the Olympics |
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Guthega Ski Resort (Guthega, NSW) |
8000 + |
Bobsleigh Luge |
Construction shall begin if the bid is successful. Due to be complete by late 2008. The ice track shall be moved to Mount Olympus Ski Resort after the games. |
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Jindabyne Dome (Jindabyne, NSW) |
7500 |
Ice Hockey |
Construction shall begin if the bid is successful. Due to be complete by late 2008. The stadia will be converted to a 1500 seat ice rink. |
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Jindabyne Village (Jindabyne, NSW) |
5000 |
Media Village |
Construction shall begin if the bid is successful. Due to be complete by late 2009. This will be converted to a campus of Kosciusko University. |
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Kosciusko Olympic Dome (Cooma, NSW) |
10000 |
Short Course Skating Figure Skating |
Construction shall begin if the bid is successful. Due to be complete by mid 2009. This will be downsized to a 2000 seat Multi-Purpose Arena. |
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Kosciusko Stadium (Jindabyne, NSW) |
45000 |
Opening Ceremonies Cultural Exhibition Site Closing Ceremonies |
Construction shall begin if the bid is successful adjacent to Jindabyne Village. Due to be complete by late 2008. This will remain a sports stadium but have 35000 less seats |
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Mount Olympus Ski Resort (Location to Be Determined, NSW) |
4000 |
Athletes Village |
This project will begin after the decision for 2010 has been made. The project should be completed in January, 2010 The new village will become home to a campus of Kosciusko University and AIS Winter Sports Institute as well as a tourist resort. |
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5000 + |
Ski Jump Nordic Skiing |
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Perisher Blue Ski Resort (Perisher, NSW) |
4000 + |
Giant Slalom |
A temporary Grandstand will be erected in 2009 at each finish mark. Ski Tracks shall be based at Perisher, Charlotte Pass and Blue Cow. |
|
3000 + |
Super G |
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2500 + |
Downhill |
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2500 + |
Slalom |
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4000 + |
SnowboardGiant Slalom |
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Mount Selwyn Ski Resort (Mount Selwyn, NSW) |
5000 + |
Biathlon |
A temporary Grandstand will be erected in 2009 at the finish mark. |
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Smiggin Holes Ski Resort (Smiggin Holes, NSW) |
5000 + |
Cross Country Skiing |
A temporary Grandstand will be erected in 2009 at the finish mark. |
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Thredbo Ski Resort (Thredbo, NSW) |
5000 + |
Moguls |
A temporary Grandstand will be erected in 2009 at the finish mark. |
|
5000 + |
Aerial Freestyle |
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6000 + |
Halfpipe - Snowboard |
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Disclaimer: The author of this internet site is not associated with the Australian Government or the Olympic Movement. The author is a dedicated Australian, a lover of sport and would like to see an Australian or New Zealand Bid for the Winter Olympic Games. Remember it only takes a pebble to be dropped in the sea to create a tidal wave in the ocean. If you have any comments, questions or information, please feel free to Email Me |
