07/09/2026
Project Spotlight: Restoring a Canberra Icon!
We’re proud to look back at our work with builder FDC on the AIS Arena—a Canberra icon and local sports hub for over 40 years!
In 2024, the legendary AIS Arena underwent a massive refurbishment, featuring full seating replacements, technical upgrades, state-of-the-art AV, overhauled chiller systems, and modern, accessible amenities.
Spanning 5,275 sqm (under that incredible 1,200-tonne suspended roof!), getting a site of this scale ready for the public required a serious team effort. Spec Services was thrilled to step in and deliver complete Construction Cleaning to take the venue from a busy build site to a spotless, event-ready space.
Our specialist team delivered:
✅ Fine dust & construction debris removal across 5,275 sqm of event space
✅ High-level overhead cleaning around new lighting, electrical systems & gantry zones
✅ Detailed cleaning and prep of thousands of brand-new arena seats
✅ Full sanitisation and detailed polish of new change rooms & DDA-compliant amenities
✅ Surface restoration to ensure the venue is safe, compliant, and ready to welcome crowds back
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Works to upgrade the iconic AIS Arena is underway with spectators and teams set to enjoy enhanced viewing and playing experiences when it reopens for community use next year.
The standout stadium seating will allow for a capacity of 4,600 seated spectators. Spanning 5,275sqm, technical works will include the replacement of lighting and electrical systems, fire safety systems, mechanical services, audio visual systems, as well as an upgrade to the change room and bathroom amenities.
A proud delivery of a fundamental space back to Canberra, together with:
TSA
WT Partnership
WSP
COX Architecture
Warringtonfire