sporting+venue+AAMI+Park

__[[image:AAMI_s_005.jpg width="400" height="300" align="right" caption="AAMI Park"]]Opening:__

 * = AAMI Park officially opened on the 7th May 2010 =
 * ==The first major event was the Rugby League ANZAC Test Match between Australia and New Zealand.==
 * = The game attracted a crowd 29,442. =
 * = Unfortunately, the venue was not completely finished and the rain caused several sections of the roof to leak on the opening night. =

__History__ :

 * ==The idea of such a venue had been discussed for many years,It started back in 2004==
 * ==As part of Melbourne's bid for a super 14 team, there was a strong view that soccer and rugby league required a new stadium but the high cost attached.==

__Facilities at the venue:__

 * =24 18-seat corporate boxes plus external seating=
 * =a 1000-capacity dining room=
 * =14 bars=
 * =an elite training centre=
 * =gymnasium=
 * =lap pool=
 * =office space for tenant clubs.=

__Stadium Features:__

 * ==The roof requires 50% less steel than a typical roof structure.==
 * ==Rain water will be harvested and stored from the roof.==
 * ==LED lights are environmentally friendly.==
 * ==Aus $268 million to build AAMI park.==
 * ==AAMI is the home to Melbourne Rebels,Melbourne Storm,Melbourne Victory ,Melbourne Heart. ==
 * == AAMI park can hold up to 20,000 upgrading to 25,000 .==

__Sport Teams:__

 * == Melbourne Storm ==
 * =Melbourne Rebels=
 * =Melbourne Heart=
 * =Melbourne Victory=

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