Winx Stand Royal Randwick Racecourse

Named after the legendary mare who captivated the racing world, the Winx Stand is a multi-purpose facility including a leading-edge, two-floor Conference and Exhibition Centre. Achieving a 4 Star Green Star – Design & As Built v1.3 Rating, the facility is designed to provide increased weather protection and significantly enhance amenity for general admission patrons on race days.

Located within the Royal Randwick Racecourse Precinct, the proposed development comprises construction of a two-storey multi-purpose facility with an approximate total 5,043sqm GFA including lifts and escalators, level 1 outdoor terrace and balcony space, food and beverage facilities as well as a new link bridge connecting to the QEII Grandstand. With an internal capacity of up to 7,500 patrons, the facility is a popular hub for large race events.

Division
New Build

Client
Australian Turf Club

Location
Randwick, NSW

Value
Confidential

Status
Completed November 2022

The Winx Stand is also a major large-scale function centre for Sydney, boasting a multitude of flexible light-filled spaces that provide seamless indoor and outdoor flow ideal for conferences, galas and parties. The open-air rooftop space offers breathtaking views toward the Eastern beaches, perfect for conference breakouts or a pre-dinner cocktail party.

During the tender phase, Taylor put special consideration into managing the live environment of the racecourse precinct. Through detailed planning of site access and construction methodology, Taylor was able to minimise impact on the racecourse, both on race days and daily horse training.

The team selected to use a mobile crane in lieu of a tower crane. This strategy provided maximum coverage to the site whilst preventing the crane cab or boom from overshadowing any course racing surfaces, which may arise with a fixed tower crane. Additionally, the use of mobile cranes eliminated any restriction of sight lines from the QEII grandstand upper levels.