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So does everyone want RNA because it’s in the city with all the transport Ekka has a train station will have one of the Cross River Rail Stations as well.
And isn’t far from Bowen Hills and Fortitude Valley Station. And people could go to the Valley before and after games for food.
And isn’t far from Bowen Hills and Fortitude Valley Station. And people could go to the Valley before and after games for food.
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Agree
I was just answering a query regarding Carrara availability.
It makes plenty of sense, because I see very little point in having a stadium being upgraded for just a 4 year period with no plan as to its ongoing use. If QSAC is just going to be an athletics ground afterwards once again, it's a criminal waste to spend money building it into an AFL stadium and then spend more money turning it back into an athletics ground.
If QSAC is going to be used for anything, it should be for track and field events during the Olympics, so it can have an ongoing use, with the Gabba hosting the opening and closing ceremonies. And that's if a decent public transport solution can be put in place there. It isn't in the ideal location.
What I'm saying is the Exhibition Ground makes infinitely more sense, provided the government buys it up. It actually has an ongoing use, so putting in new stands is decent value for money. We could also move AFLW games there, or use it for Gather Round. The Heat could even go there permanently after the games, so we don't have to ever worry about a scheduling conflict between them and our women's team.
But I maintain there are multiple better locations to build the Olympic Stadium, that wouldn't require us to move out of the Gabba at all. Barrambin (Victoria Park), Albion racecourse, Ascot racecourse. Best of all would have been the Mayne railyards, but that ship has sailed.
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Having the Lord Mayor of Brisbane pushing for the RNA is better than anyone bar the PM.
The BCC most likely will be putting a reasonably large number of dollars needed to get the games set up.
How much is unknown maybe they are just providing the land.
This is the Premiers chance to see if the Lord Mayor is prepared to contribute extra funds to get this option going.
Either way we only have 32 months to have it finished
The BCC most likely will be putting a reasonably large number of dollars needed to get the games set up.
How much is unknown maybe they are just providing the land.
This is the Premiers chance to see if the Lord Mayor is prepared to contribute extra funds to get this option going.
Either way we only have 32 months to have it finished
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Pretty sure the RNA own the entire showgrounds. Not sure the BCC have much skin in the game. As soon as Schrinner came out pruiking it, I thought to myself that it was no chance of getting up, given the animosity between local and state government.
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I believe the RNA do own the entire site.
The land part i mentioned regarding the BCC is they use their land to improve or rebuild some venue sites.
They retain the asset and improve or build new facilities planned in line with pre-arranged funding agreements.
His council was part of the bid process so he would have more influence than say media outlets or us on BF.
I doubt the RNA would pass on a gift from the Qld Government. Last quote for the ground upgrade was $80 million.
The Qld Government would like to keep any new assets for the Olympics publicly owned.
That is what Deloitte has recommended.
However, the Qld Government will have to spend $x amount on upgrading the NRA site to Olympic equestrian standards.
To do both on the one site may be way too expensive and in the end the RNA keeps it all.
We would all like it to be the RNA as it is more central to all Brisbane people and infostructure would be in place.
But that is just us AFL and cricket fans. We also don't have to pay for it directly.
I just wish they would make a decision so some planning can start on the preferred site.
If they upgrade QSAC they keep the asset.
Funny you should say that. When the Courier Mail ran an editorial, followed by the LM's statement the next day, it occurred to me that perhaps it means it's already over the line. The Libs and the Murdoch press don't want to get their trailer hitched to a loser, I reckon they wouldn't do this unless it's already close to being approved and they can look like they had some influence over the decision.
You will be able to use Olympic facilities for half the 2032 season. Games are late July. In 2000 the NRL played until 19 days prior to the Opening Ceremony. You would be right for March, April, May and most of June.
Opening game at the new stadium - Lions vs Collingwood Easter Thursday with 50k plus?
The Lions’ 27 year old premiership captain W. Ashcroft kicks the opener.
It will likely open with BBL or the Ashes at then end of 2029. Plus Easter is late in 2030. About round six or seven.
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Considering we will be experts in winning on the road by that point and the fixture software hasn't used the Gabba for a few years maybe we will have played the first 5-6 rounds away and that would be our first home game ... of course if we won 6-0 away and then lost our inaugural home game at the Gabba 2.0
So what would you guys actually prefer?
20k @ Showgrounds
30k - 35k @ QSAC
25k @ Metricon
I reckon Showgrounds with the old stands would be awesome. You membership might take a hit, but you could be creative and offer a choice of two six game packages (one including SUNS @ Metricon). So, 40k members going to six game each.
20k @ Showgrounds
30k - 35k @ QSAC
25k @ Metricon
I reckon Showgrounds with the old stands would be awesome. You membership might take a hit, but you could be creative and offer a choice of two six game packages (one including SUNS @ Metricon). So, 40k members going to six game each.
25K @ the RNA Showgrounds.
IIRC I have read/heard that we will be pushing for that sort of capacity at the RNA, also the negotiation re our new home is one of the top priorities for the newly appointed COO, it is time for him to show his worth.
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One presumes that there is zero chance of us doing an Andrews and pulling out of the Brisbane Olympics yes?
Showgrounds. It's not a difficult question to answer.
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The old stands are lovely but I can't imagine they'll escape redevelopment if we go ahead with the RNA.
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Not likely. The whole joint is heritage listed and those awesome old stands hold 5k, saving $$$ for the expansion. Doubt there is room for 25k. That article posted on the previous page intimates 20k.
Being heritage listed doesn't make you immune to development - East Brisbane State School is heritage listed too.
Yep. Pretty sure that why the school buildings are staying and being repurposed?
Queensland Cricket pushes for 10k-seat stadium at Albion
Cricket administrators have warned that the Gabba may be off limits for more than seven years, with an upgrade of Allan Border Field being the most workable solution during the rebuild.
www.austadiums.com
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