Melbourne Bid

The region of Greater Exmouth is proud to announce it bid for the July Simlympics, eventhough it is at the 11th hour! Located within the Country of Victoria, the region of Greater Exmouth has grown to become the centre of commerce, culture and industry in the country. As such, they city council has decided to launch a bid, with the focus being on the city centre, Melbourne. Melbourne is typical of many Australian cities. It has spread out radially following the highway system and thus created the huge urban sprawl as shown below. After recently under going an urban renewal project, the former docks on the Yarra River have been transformed into a brand new mixed used zone for sport, housing and commercial. With the recent economic boom, the neighbouring centre have experienced great growth.

Below is the transport development plan. This plan is already being undertaken and would be completed by the hosting date. With the rapid expansion of the city, the council, government and people want to reduce the amount of vehicle usage and promote and healthy, green city. As such, the public transport infrastructure is being radically upgraded.


Yellow - brand new regional rail network to cut commute and emissions, will join up with the existing subway.
Blue - a new monorail line linking the CBD of Melbourne with the emerging hub in Oxford.
Green - extension of the monorail line into areas of high population. The exisiting line passes through the Simlympic Park and Docklands, offering easy access to important areas
Orange - a new monorail line connecting the airport with the existing network and the CBD.
Red - the city of Melbourne has an extensive highway system that offers easy access to all corners of the city. It joins all sections, the Docklands, Simlympic Park, CBD and suburbs are all connected.
Not shown is the exisiting subway network which carries a huge amount of passenger traffic around the city.

All sporting venues are within easy reach of the highway system, with the majority within easy reach of exisiting or propsed public transport

This is an a map of exisiting and those stadiums that will be completed by the hosting date.



Red circle: The area in which mountain biking will be held, in the Apalatian Mountains
Green circle: A rowing venue set to be constructed, but the Yarra River could be used as a back-up
Lime full circles: Existing venues, including Athletic Stadium, Swimming Centre, 4 large indoor arenas that can be used for multiple sports, soccer stadiums
Red full circles: Baseball fields yet to be finished and other miscellaneous venues.
Orange circle: A proper beach which will be set up to hold specific events

The fog which makes regular appearances in the morning, it usually burns up before it can cause any disruption. It is a regular in the city and has grown to be sentimental for any Melbournian. It is must commonly referred to as Old Faithful, 'she' the fog always makes appearances and the only time she did not was during the heatwave of 1983

Victoria Stadium
Capacity: 93,000
Events: Athletics - track & field, Soccer - Final, Opening and Closing Ceremonies


National Swimming Arena
Capacity: 15,000
Events: Swimming, Waterpolo, Diving


Monash Indoor Stadium
Capacity 40,000
Events: Cycling



Just an overview of the Simlympic Park
Note: The tennis center has been relocated

ANZ Stadium
Capacity: 60,000 full stadium, can be converted to house events such as gymnastics and basketball if needed
Events: Soccer, other field sports, can host gynamstics and basketball, boxing and other indoor events (when the roof is closed, like Rod Laver Arena)


Buckingham Center
Capacity: 10,000
Events: Indoor events, can also host field hockey


Arehart Stadium
Capacity: 50,000
Events: Field sports such as rugby, soccer etc.


purty night lights!


Melbourne Park
Capacity: 14,000
Events: Tennis


Melbourne Convention Center
Capacity: depends on layout
Events: Indoor sports


GFX Center
Capacity: depends on layout
Events: Indoor sports


HSBC Arena:
Capacity: depends on layout
Events: Indoor sports

These are the stadia that have been located around the region of Greater Exmouth

Republic Stadium - Oxford
Capacity: 60,000
Events: Soccer and other outdoor sports


Dokic Grounds - South Hawthorn
Capacity: 20,000
Events: Soccer and other outdoor sports

Stadia that have not been shown, such as baseball etc. is due to continual construction

Part of the CBD, the mixture of styles of architecture, from classic old, to cutting-edge new


The Plaza of Independence


A section of the CBD a night


Along the north-western edge of the Simlympic Park are the pre-war apartment buildings. These were built when space was at a premium and now seemlessly mesh with the surrounding contemporary architecture.


Another example of the mixture of architectural styles. This is what creates the interest around the city. The way the new has managed to grow from the old. Therer isn't there history of European cities, but there is a history of development, of the advancements of society. THe city is reminicent of many Australian and American cities, the focal CBD surrounded by sprawling suburbs. A mixture of architectural styles, confusing road layouts which add character, and all the small intricasies that make a city live.










The theatre district, with the Regal Theatre and National Theatre


The urban sprawl the characterises the city



The Royal Apalatian, the grandest and most spectacular hotel in the city


The oldest university in the nation of Victoria, founded in 1736.

The convergence of all the lines is to represent all the nations coming together in one event for one cause. And it also looks similar to the athletics track.

This bid from Melbourne is aimed at promoting environment awareness. This is why most sporting facilities are surrounded by trees, the trees act as carbon sinks to off-set the concrete used in construction. But the project as a whole has been economical and sustainable. Only a few new facilities have to be built whilst the others just need refurbishment. The city believes that it is important to promote sustainability and the use of resources that are readily available.