Brighton Homes Arena (Springfield) discussions

[Fatcat08]

Is fundraising new information or have I missed something?

has been milling round in the background for a little bit but still fairly new. Without knowing much about it I'd say its for more of the nice to haves rather than structural things. I'd imagine it will be more focused on things like more alter g units and the like, contents rather than big ticket items. the 70 million is for a facility but the lions were always going to have to contribute to really fit it out properly. I'm guessing that is what this funding is for.

 

[Dalions]

has been milling round in the background for a little bit but still fairly new. Without knowing much about it I'd say its for more of the nice to haves rather than structural things. I'd imagine it will be more focused on things like more alter g units and the like, contents rather than big ticket items. the 70 million is for a facility but the lions were always going to have to contribute to really fit it out properly. I'm guessing that is what this funding is for.

That would be my guess.
Things like tables and chairs, telephones, White boards, projectors, lockers and bench seats, maybe lane ropes for the pool, more gym equipment so all the boys can do gym together.
There would be a lot of these sorts of incidentals that are not included in the build price.

 

[Jivlain]

Some more photos.

It's lovely to see a father playing sports with his children

 

[Skoob]

Inflation.
$70m was a budget for facilities 2 or 3 years ago. It doesn't buy you the same things in 2020.

 

[dlanod]

I don't think it's for anything critical. It's an opportunity to raise more money for the club that they can link directly into something with visible progress.

It's the same reason you get "pay down the debt" club fundraisers but not just "improve our bottom line" ones.

 

[bungalow_bill]

Sorry for the noob question but I assume all our home games from 2021? will be at Springfield? Are the dimensions similar to the Gabba?

 

[Maroon Monsoon]

Sorry for the noob question but I assume all our home games from 2021? will be at Springfield? Are the dimensions similar to the Gabba?

My understanding is that Springfield will be the home ground for the aflw team. The men's team will train there but still play their home games at the gabba

 

[The Flying Belgian]

Sorry for the noob question but I assume all our home games from 2021? will be at Springfield? Are the dimensions similar to the Gabba?

Men's pre-season games and Women's home games. Men's home games will still be at the Gabba. The Reserve will be more of a boutique suburban ground. Capacity will be around the 5000 mark from memory.

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Men's pre-season games and Women's home games. Men's home games will still be at the Gabba. The Reserve will be more of a boutique suburban ground. Capacity will be around the 5000 mark from memory.

10,000

 

[HereIam86]

Men's pre-season games and Women's home games. Men's home games will still be at the Gabba. The Reserve will be more of a boutique suburban ground. Capacity will be around the 5000 mark from memory.

The NEAFL team will play their home games at Springfield.

 

[Caiphus]

This is clearly just for the cherry on top, and ultimately you can really only have one effective fund raising push - from supporters who are already forking out money - every couple of years. Now is probably the best time to capitalise on good will and have people feel like they are buying into future successes.

 

[The Flying Belgian]

Swanny doesn’t want our guys paying for soda

 

[Dylan12]

Swanny doesn’t want our guys paying for soda

There’s no Justice in making players pay for soda.

 

[bungalow_bill]

Swanny doesn’t want our guys paying for soda

Hodge will open it up and replace the soda with bottled water

 

[David C]

Men's pre-season games and Women's home games. Men's home games will still be at the Gabba. The Reserve will be more of a boutique suburban ground. Capacity will be around the 5000 mark from memory.

I saw a 10000 capacity figure somewhere recently.

 

[Dalions]

I saw a 10000 capacity figure somewhere recently.

I think there looks to be a 5000 seat capacity stadium being built and terraces all around the ground to make up the other 5000 maybe?

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Be interesting to see what their fund raiser target is.

 

[Dalions]

Construction Set to get underway in March.
Ready for the 2022 AFLW season.

Final renders of The Reserve Community Arena at Springfield revealed before construction commences

The Lions share the final renders of their new training and administration facility before March’s construction phase

www.lions.com.au

 

[Section 5]

Construction Set to get underway in March.
Ready for the 2022 AFLW season.

Final renders of The Reserve Community Arena at Springfield revealed before construction commences

The Lions share the final renders of their new training and administration facility before March’s construction phase

www.lions.com.au

I thought the date was start of 2021 AFLW season. So i found this article from Sep 2019

Initial works begin at The Reserve in anticipation of Brisbane Lions arrival - Ipswich First

www.ipswichfirst.com.au

Quote from article
Mr Madigan said it was essential the “fit for purpose” work was done before Christmas to ensure agreed timeframes, environmental consequences and costs.

The Reserve is expected to officially open in early 2021.

 

[Section 5]

This is a cool Time lapse camera overlooking The Reserve.
To try it out I put in a Start date of 5/9/19 and finish date today.
It took a while (2 minutes) to download the 650 images. Then you can hit play/pause button to watch. I have NBN so that helped.

Or you just select some of the other options available.

Either way it is a good site to Bookmark. You can see construction progress without relying on the Big footy community posting photos .

Time Lapse Pty Ltd - Brisbane Lions - Springfield Lakes (Tower Crane)

www.livetimelapse.com.au

Edit : For those that don't have NBN do this link

Time Lapse Pty Ltd - Brisbane Lions - Springfield Lakes (Tower Crane)

www.livetimelapse.com.au

 

[HereIam86]

When The Reserve is finished will the Lions staff still be at The Gabba or are they all moving to Springfield?

 

[Dalions]

When The Reserve is finished will the Lions staff still be at The Gabba or are they all moving to Springfiel?

Pretty sure the Lions shop will remain at the Gabba but all other staff will move to Springfield I believe?

 

[FLVanLandingham]

Judging from the floor plans, i saw a CEO, and CFO office in there somewhere. I spent a while downloading those pictures, seems it was every 15 mins for the last 7 days. Riveting stuff! The water didn't even fall

Hopefully in the coming months it will be much better to watch

 

[Section 5]

Judging from the floor plans, i saw a CEO, and CFO office in there somewhere. I spent a while downloading those pictures, seems it was every 15 mins for the last 7 days. Riveting stuff! The water didn't even fall

Hopefully in the coming months it will be much better to watch

Yes you have to play around with the dates. And it is a bit like watching paint dry.

However i don't understand the no rain comment.
Just select "today" don't change any dates and you will clearly see the rain.
I posted the link so people interested could look in say Monthly to see progress.
Try this current link and click "Today". You will clearly see a minl lake forming.

Time Lapse Pty Ltd - Brisbane Lions - Springfield Lakes (Tower Crane)

www.livetimelapse.com.au

 

[Ceebee]

I think it all looks wonderful and am so glad it is finally happening .