GRAND Slam tennis tournament the Australian Open will stay in Melbourne until at least 2036, after the government
announced a $363 million upgrade to the East Melbourne facility.
The facelift will include the installation of a new retractable roof for the Margaret Court Arena, along with 1500 more seats. A new Eastern Plaza including 21 new courts (eight indoor, 13 outdoor) will also be developed, while the upgrade includes upgrades to the existing Hisense and Vodafone arenas.
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