Brighton Homes Arena (Springfield) discussions

[WA Lion]

https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/politics/queensland-state-election

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Cheers

 

[blynd_freddie]

Ummmm... guessing we weren't thinking big enough?

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/vi...y/news-story/ef24a8f3294c764ddb23e1a8928b84d4

A $350 million plan to transform a rural patch of Surf Coast farmland into a Victorian sports city is being considered by the State Government.

A 240ha site at Modewarre, about 24km south west of Geelong, has been earmarked for dramatic redevelopment that would see sports grounds, wave pools, medical centres, shops and luxury accommodation built in a bid to lure the world’s best athletes.

Plans to be released today estimate 500 full time jobs would be created building the sports and entertainment precinct that would include hotels, eco lodges, vineyards and tennis courts.


The site could become a practice facility for AFL teams. Picture: Jason Edwards
The Australia-first sports training, accommodation and tourism facility will include a football field likely to draw the attention of AFL teams as a practice facility.

It includes a variety of soccer pitches suitable for grassroots players and visiting professional teams.

Tennis courts would be targeted to the world’s best players jetting into town for the Australian Open.

Wave pools would be open to the public and turned over to professional surfers at the Rip Curl Pro for practice and when conditions are sloppy at Bells Beach.

The development, to be known as CORA (Cape Otway Road Australia), will be the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

It will cater to nine of the 10 most popular sports in Australia, with world-class fields for AFL, soccer, rugby, cricket and tennis and facilities for swimming, gymnastics, running and cycling.


Tennis courts at the facility would be targeted to the world’s best players jetting into town for the Australian Open. Photo: AFP/Scott Barbour
It will offer four and five-star accommodation for athletes and tourists, a retail village, tourism precinct for visitors to the Great Ocean Road and an organic farm to provide premium produce for restaurants on-site.

Jon Stemp, managing director of project manager Proleisure, said it would draw global interest.

“In my opinion, CORA will have the world’s media talking about this project in Victoria and set a new global benchmark for sport and wellbeing,’’ he said.

It is expected about 1000 jobs would be created during the construction stage.

Environmental, cultural heritage, traffic and engineering tests have been carried out and a business case for the project is expected to go to the Andrews Government within weeks.


Backers say the major project would showcase the region’s natural assets, boost tourism, employment and Australia’s sporting fortunes.

The project is intended to be financed through a combination of private capital and infrastructure funding from the state and federal governments.

If approved, work is likely to start next year and be well advanced by 2020 when movers and shakers of the sporting world visit the region for the Tokyo Olympics.

 

[briztoon]

Ummmm... guessing we weren't thinking big enough?

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/vi...y/news-story/ef24a8f3294c764ddb23e1a8928b84d4

Can't get past the pay wall. But looks to be government funded.

I'm sure a bit of land between the GC and Logan could be found for something similar up here if League and Netball pushed for it.

 

[SizeMatters]

Ummmm... guessing we weren't thinking big enough?

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/vi...y/news-story/ef24a8f3294c764ddb23e1a8928b84d4

A $350 million plan to transform a rural patch of Surf Coast farmland into a Victorian sports city is being considered by the State Government.

strange location... can't see it being any success if they put it out there TBH.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Still not votin’ for ‘em.

 

[Back2Back2Back]

Considered by the Victorian State Government.

A $350 million plan to transform a rural patch of Surf Coast farmland into a Victorian sports city is being considered by the State Government.

A 240ha site at Modewarre, about 24km south west of Geelong, has been earmarked for dramatic redevelopment that would see sports grounds, wave pools, medical centres, shops and luxury accommodation built in a bid to lure the world’s best athletes.

Plans to be released today estimate 500 full time jobs would be created building the sports and entertainment precinct that would include hotels, eco lodges, vineyards and tennis courts.

The Australia-first sports training, accommodation and tourism facility will include a football field likely to draw the attention of AFL teams as a practice facility.

It includes a variety of soccer pitches suitable for grassroots players and visiting professional teams.

Tennis courts would be targeted to the world’s best players jetting into town for the Australian Open.

Wave pools would be open to the public and turned over to professional surfers at the Rip Curl Pro for practice and when conditions are sloppy at Bells Beach.

The development, to be known as CORA (Cape Otway Road Australia), will be the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

It will cater to nine of the 10 most popular sports in Australia, with world-class fields for AFL, soccer, rugby, cricket and tennis and facilities for swimming, gymnastics, running and cycling.

It will offer four and five-star accommodation for athletes and tourists, a retail village, tourism precinct for visitors to the Great Ocean Road and an organic farm to provide premium produce for restaurants on-site.

Jon Stemp, managing director of project manager Proleisure, said it would draw global interest.

“In my opinion, CORA will have the world’s media talking about this project in Victoria and set a new global benchmark for sport and wellbeing,’’ he said.

It is expected about 1000 jobs would be created during the construction stage.

Environmental, cultural heritage, traffic and engineering tests have been carried out and a business case for the project is expected to go to the Andrews Government within weeks.

Backers say the major project would showcase the region’s natural assets, boost tourism, employment and Australia’s sporting fortunes.

The project is intended to be financed through a combination of private capital and infrastructure funding from the state and federal governments.

If approved, work is likely to start next year and be well advanced by 2020 when movers and shakers of the sporting world visit the region for the Tokyo Olympics.

 

[jjami15]

Still not votin’ for ‘em.

Boo, it’s all about the Lions man, who cares about education, health, roads, bridges etc

 

[blynd_freddie]

strange location... can't see it being any success if they put it out there TBH.

Yeah - had to check the date myself, April 1st? Nup.

 

[Dalions]

If not anything else. It will hopefully force Labour's hand now. Well done LNP.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Still wouldn't vote for them even if they gave us 150m but a good result regardless. Cmon Annastacia. Step up.

 

[BRAB]

LNP accouncing funding is huge.

Labor more likely to match I feel. I'd be calling your local member to ask about their stance. Lobbying more meaningful now that one party has committed.

 

[The Flying Belgian]

Boo, it’s all about the Lions man, who cares about education, health, roads, bridges etc

What about the aqueduct?

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Stopping Adani is frankly the higher priority.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Any detail emerged on the nature of the agreement? How much? Timelines etc?

It's impossible not to be cynical and look for ways the whole thing can go wrong again. Has been too many false starts.

 

[winged1]

Still wouldn't vote for them even if they gave us 150m but a good result regardless. Cmon Annastacia. Step up.

Communist

 

[pulpdriver]

Good news but not celebrating until Labor matches. Didn't the whole thing fall over last time when only LNP committed and then lost? A repeat now when we seem so close would be heartbreaking.

 

[WA Lion]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-11-22/woohoo-lions-one-step-closer-to-springfield

"It is believed the incumbent Labor government supports the project, but is yet to announce so publicly."

One of those I'll believe it when I see it statements sadly

 

[Dalions]

Good news but not celebrating until Labor matches. Didn't the whole thing fall over last time when only LNP committed and then lost? A repeat now when we seem so close would be heartbreaking.

Other way around.
Federal Labour under Rudd offered 17 mill and subsequently lost the election.
Tony Abbott didn't match so it fell through.

 

[Lionwest]

I can't see the value of Labor committing funds to the project in such a historically safe seat of theirs prior to the election. LNP hoping to pinch a seat but its a big reach.

 

[Dalions]

I can't see the value of Labor committing funds to the project in such a historically safe seat of theirs prior to the election. LNP hoping to pinch a seat but its a big reach.

It would be pretty typical of the Paluczuk government to go back on their word but there will be an announcement coming.

 

[BRAB]

Funnily enough we could get commitments from both parties and still be in trouble if One Nation hold the whip hand and aren't keen.

 

[jackess]

Funnily enough we could get commitments from both parties and still be in trouble if One Nation hold the whip hand and aren't keen.

Are they a fan of Multicultural Development Australia?

 

[Dalions]

Funnily enough we could get commitments from both parties and still be in trouble if One Nation hold the whip hand and aren't keen.

She can go and pull her pud!

 

[Crusha]

Communist

What's wrong with that ... Comrade !!

 

[Dalions]

Funnily enough we could get commitments from both parties and still be in trouble if One Nation hold the whip hand and aren't keen.

Couldn't imagine that happening though. Even if it went to a vote with both the Libs and Labour backing the plan her minor voice will mean nothing.