Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub

ROOTY HILL, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA

The Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub is located in the Blacktown International Sports Park at Rooty Hill in Sydney’s Western Suburbs. The $100 million project has been developed following a review by the Blacktown City Council of existing facilities to become an internationally recognisable façade for internationally recognised athlete development. The sporting hub will also serve the health of the local community in an engaging and inspiring environment.

This sporting precinct offers health services equipped with the latest medical technology for athletes and the broader community. The striking contemporary design draws inspiration from various cultural elements that comprise the demographic of Blacktown. An aquatic recovery pool, physical literacy space, running track, environmental chamber, and biomechanics lab are also available for students, researchers and health professionals to access.

After careful consideration of the future of the Blacktown International Sports Park, Council recognised the opportunity to develop a world class training centre using the latest technologies. The International Centre for Training Excellence (ICTE) project was developed as part of the hub to support sub-elite athletes across a variety of sports to improve their growth and well-being.

Exhibiting superior aesthetics, the award winning double glazed Breezway Altair® IGLU® System has been specified into the Lodge, a commercial hotel that forms part of the development to provide maximum ventilation through the window openings when open and high thermal performance when closed. Natural ventilation is vital for keeping an indoor environment clean and fresh, especially when it comes to improving the health and productivity of athletes and business travellers. With increased acoustic and energy performance, the IGLU System captures breezes no matter the wind direction to prevent moisture buildup and reduce the need for air conditioning. The double glazed IGLU System has been extensively tested to comply with AS 2047 and Fall Prevention requirements to ensure this product is fit for purpose inside this world-class building.

The BEST was officially opened by the late Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM and Olympic champion Cathy Freeman OAM on November 19, 2023.

Architect: ARM Architecture
Council: Blacktown City Council