A lakeside stadium in Canberra could revitalize Civic businesses and nightlife, similar to the impact of Adelaide Oval's redevelopment.
It's the economic boost that could create a beating heart for Canberra.
Much has been made of a dying Civic, businesses struggling and the nightlife dropping off.
It even led to the recommendation the ACT government should appoint a night-time economy commissioner.
But Australian Hotels Association ACT president Peter Barclay says a lakeside stadium would be a massive boost for Civic businesses.