Optus Stadium turns five today, the world-renowned stadium that has brought many Perth locals unforgettable memories from concerts to AFL finals and, glamorous events.

Optus Stadium CEO, Mike McKenna, told Gary Adshead a tribute to the architects, builders and those who perform in Optus Stadium, are to thank.

“Everything you do here creates memories, and I think that’s why people love it so much and they’re absolutely proud of it.”

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Former Premier Colin Barnett was pivotal in the development of Optus Stadium, saying he knew Subiaco would’ve been the wrong choice for the stadiums location.

“I thought whatever we do it has to have a long term future – I got a phone call from the planning department, someone had pulled out a pencil and a ruler and said if you close the Burswood golf course there is plenty of room to build there, so we moved on that very quickly,” Mr Barnett told 6PR Mornings.

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