Adelaide Super-Drome
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The Adelaide Super-Drome is located at Adelaide, South Australia's State Sports Park, Main North Road, Gepps Cross. The Super-Drome was designed by Architect Carlo Gnezda and was opened in 1993.[1] From 1993 the venue was managed and promoted by 1984 Olympic Games Men's team pursuit gold medalist Michael Turtur.[2] He was assisted by the venue's track designer Ron Webb in bringing out international competitors.
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Location | State Sports Park, Main North Road, Gepps Cross, South Australia 5094 |
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Coordinates | 34°50′29″S 138°36′45″E |
Owner | South Australian Government |
Operator | Office for Recreation & Sport |
Capacity | 3,000 |
Surface | softwood |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 1993 |
Opened | 1993 |
Architect | Carlo Gnezda (building) Ron Webb (track) |
Tenants | |
AIS Track Cycling (1993-present) Cycling South Australia |
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It is the headquarters for the Australian Institute of Sport’s Track Cycling Program due to its fully accredited international-standard training and competition facilities, for Adelaide's mild climate, and for being a short distance to the Adelaide Hills.[3]