the stadium was built in 1967.  during the 1992 summer olympics it hosted six football matches. the stadium seats were filled over capacity as thousands more sat on the grass field. each invitation had cost about rs. to add to the beauty and comfort for the passengers, around the terminal has been planted with trees and green grass. however, they can also be used for cover to help avoid taking damage. there are about 400 water wells in the area with a further 250 under construction. the refreshment rooms served a three-course dinner to east–west passengers and breakfast to broken hill passengers. 