1 precinct. 6 sports. 4 city landmarks. Bustle. Buzz. A real day at the Games.
The SECC campus will form the largest venue precinct of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. A buzzing atmosphere is expected as the precinct will host the competitions for six sports – Gymnastics, Boxing, Judo, Netball, Wrestling and Weightlifting/Powerlifting. It will also be the home of the International Broadcast Centre and Main Press Centre.
Opened in 1985, the SECC is located on the banks of the River Clyde and is one of Scotland’s most visited venues. The precinct, which already boasts the large-scale SECC Exhibition Halls and the famous Clyde Auditorium (known as the ‘Armadillo’ due to its overlapping, shell-like structure), will now also see the addition of The Hydro.
Due to open in late 2013 and capable of seating 12,500 spectators, the Hydro has been designed by internationally-renowned architect Sir Norman Foster to ensure that its amphitheatre-style arena is perfect for the sports programme.
As well as attracting crowds at Games time, the development of the SECC precinct is a key part of Glasgow’s plans for the regeneration of the Clyde Riverside.
Fast facts
- The SECC is built on the site of the old Queen’s Dock. The decline in shipping traffic in Glasgow Harbour had made the dock redundant and so in 1977 it was filled in with rubble from the demolition of St Enoch station.
- In 1985, UB40 became the first band to play at the SECC. Since then the venue has welcomed some of the music world’s biggest names, from Pavarotti to The Who.
- The Hydro has been modelled on Greek and Roman amphitheatres and stands 45 metres tall.
The community consultation “have your say” deadline has been extended to 5pm on 19 April. View the SECC Precinct Community Consultation Boards. The community consultation boards can also be viewed in person at Commonwealth House. Call our Contact Centre to make a request.