The Arena, Geelong
Sport
Basketball
Competition dates
Sunday 19 and Tuesday 21 March 2006
Transport overview
The Arena is located 4km north of central Geelong near the Margaret Street overpass, approximately 60 minutes from Melbourne's CBD. Limited parking is available at the venue, and access is also available via a V/Line train from Southern Cross Station to North Geelong Station. The venue is within walking distance of the station.
Live Site
A Live Site, featuring Festival Melbourne 2006 events, performances and live broadcasts of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and competition events, will operate in Geelong for the duration of the Games.
The Geelong Live Site will be located at the Steampacket Gardens and is expected to draw large crowds particularly for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and on weekends. Details of Live Site operating times will be available closer to the Games.
Affected roads (on day of event unless indicated)
| Backwell Street |
No stopping between Victoria Street and Baxter Road (one side of road only) |
| Baxter Road |
Closed between Backwell Street and Victoria Street |
| Baxter Road |
No stopping between Roseneath Street and Slevin Street |
| Roseneath Street |
No stopping within 50m of Victoria Street |
| Slevin Street |
Closed to southbound traffic No stopping between Victoria Street and Wettenhalls Depot |
| Victoria Street |
Closed east of Backwell Street No right turn from Backwell Street No stopping between Douro Street and railway line No stopping between Princes Highway and Margaret Street |
Non-event traffic is encouraged to avoid the Games precinct by detouring via Douro Street and Weddell Road.
Venue transport locations
| Facility | Available access |
| Accessible and general parking |
V/Line's North Geelong Station car park, access off Slevin Street |
| Public drop off / pick up |
Princes Highway northbound, service road, north of Victoria Street intersection |
| Accessible drop off / pick up |
Princes Highway, northbound service road |
| Taxi rank |
Princes Highway northbound, service road, north of Victoria Street |
| Hire car rank |
Princes Highway northbound service road, north of Victoria Street |
| Charter coach drop off / pick up |
Parking area off Slevin Street Drop off / pick up Princes Highway northbound service road, north of Victoria Street |
| Bicycle parking |
Available at North Geelong train station |
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