Irvine City Council approved agreements with Live Nation for a permanent Great Park amphitheater and USA Water Polo for an aquatics facility at Great Park.
The City of Irvine will design the facility in collaboration with Live Nation, the country’s premier concert and live event promoter. Once complete, the 14,000-seat amphitheater will be owned by the City, located on 25 acres near the intersection of Great Park Boulevard and Skyhawk, and operated by Live Nation pursuant to a 30-year agreement. The total cost of the project is approximately $130 million. In addition, Live Nation will contribute $20 million toward construction and is expected to provide the City with approximately $4.5 million annually in operating revenue and maintenance contributions.
The aquatic facility is approximately 5 acres and includes multiple pools suitable for water polo, swimming, artistic swimming, aqua aerobics, and similar activities. The PUA is a 30-year base term with two five-year extensions. USA Water Polo will contribute $12 million toward the construction and use of the facility, and provide maintenance and utilities for the USA Water Polo areas of the aquatics center. The City of Irvine will oversee construction, operation, and maintenance of the facility.
