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Townsville accommodation booking out fast as NRL fans flock north for State of Origin – ABC News
A tent city may be on the cards to help Townsville meet a surge in demand for accommodation as footy fans flock north for this year’s opening State of Origin clash….
A tent city may be on the cards to help Townsville meet a surge in demand for accommodation as footy fans from across the nation flock north for this year’s opening State of Origin clash.
Key points:
- 10 B-double trucks are on standby with temporary grandstands for the stadium
- Capacity will swell to 27,327, with an extra 1,872 seats helping create a mini-cauldron
- The event is expected to inject $5 million into the local economy
The NRL announced on Monday that game one would be played at North Queensland…
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