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Fans have been given a glimpse inside the newly-rebuilt $828million Sydney Football Stadium (SFS) as the ground prepares to hold its grand opening on September 2 - but many have slammed the excessive cost and postulated whether it is in fact any different.
Also known as Allianz Stadium, demolition began on the original SFS in 2019 after it opened 34 years ago, with the redevelopment costing taxpayers a staggering $828million.
The new 42,500-seat stadium features a 360-degree open concourse both inside and outside the ground, steeper seating angles and a roof that is supposed to cover all seating areas.
The eye-catching blue seating was designed by Indigenous artist Tony Albert, and depicts 'two worlds colliding: water and land'.
A look at the artwork on the new Sydney Football Stadium redevelopment, which was designed by Indigenous artist Tony Albert
The state government's Tourism Minister, Stuart Ayres, was on hand to look over the completed stadium, and said it would ensure NSW could 'host the best sporting and entertainment talent' in not just the nation, but the world.
'This state-of-the-art venue has the best community and player facilities in the country and I can't wait for everyone to experience it,' he said at a press conference on the new turf.
'I know it's been a long time coming for fans, but I know as soon as they step inside, they'll see the wait was worth it.'
No doubt regular tenants like the NSW Waratahs and Sydney FC would agree - but taxpayers aren't so sure.
A look at the newly rebuilt Sydney Football Stadium from the air
NSW Tourism Minister Stuart Ayres inspects the brand new Sydney Football Stadium
The grand opening at the Roosters vs Rabbitohs NRL game on September 2 will be the first in a jam-packed weekend of fixtures; with a Wallabies Test and Matildas friendly following on consecutive days.
It'll be exciting for many sports fans after almost three years since the
