The foundations have been laid for Docklands Studios Melbourne’s $46 million sixth sound stage.
Set to measure 3,700 sqm, construction company Kane Constructions is now erecting the steelwork for the main structure.
When completed, the stage will feature a 900,000 litre sub-floor tank (more than one third the capacity of an Olympic pool) for filming of underwater scenes.
Construction on the stage comes as production around the country booms, putting unprecedented demand on infrastructure, particularly studio space.
The stage’s construction has been supported by the Victorian state government, who unveiled the plans back in October 2019.
Docklands Studios Melbourne CEO Rod Allan said: “The stage will bring large international film and TV projects to the state, providing skills development and a long pipeline of work for cast and crew.
Artist’s impression of the stage’s interior.
“Stage Six will expand total stage capacity at the complex by more than 60 per cent,...
Set to measure 3,700 sqm, construction company Kane Constructions is now erecting the steelwork for the main structure.
When completed, the stage will feature a 900,000 litre sub-floor tank (more than one third the capacity of an Olympic pool) for filming of underwater scenes.
Construction on the stage comes as production around the country booms, putting unprecedented demand on infrastructure, particularly studio space.
The stage’s construction has been supported by the Victorian state government, who unveiled the plans back in October 2019.
Docklands Studios Melbourne CEO Rod Allan said: “The stage will bring large international film and TV projects to the state, providing skills development and a long pipeline of work for cast and crew.
Artist’s impression of the stage’s interior.
“Stage Six will expand total stage capacity at the complex by more than 60 per cent,...
- 3/16/2021
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
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