"First Look" At $40M Leichhardt Oval Revamp.

[GNR4LIFE]

In comparison to the initial designs for the WIN stadium upgrade, ours look clumsy and poorly designed. That’s surprising, because COX Architects are regarded as leaders in stadium and entertainment venue architecture.

At first I was excited because I thought they were getting major revamps. But all it is is an upgrade to their bare minimum they need to be playable. I’ll take it, but it’s very underwhelming.

 

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

At first I was excited because I thought they were getting major revamps. But all it is is an upgrade to their bare minimum they need to be playable. I’ll take it, but it’s very underwhelming.

$40M sounds like a big number but it does not go very far when it comes to a stadium.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

$40M sounds like a big number but it does not go very far when it comes to a stadium.

I’m pretty sure the Panthers got double what we got. And I don’t’ think their stadium will end up looking at much different.

 

[innsaneink]

If this is what we get for $40m sounds like WINs getting about $250m worth

''The redevelopment of WIN Stadium includes a new northern grandstand, an extended and reconfigured southern grandstand, and upgraded player facilities designed to support the continued growth of both men’s and women’s rugby league.

Modern enhancements such as upgraded scoreboards, ribbon boards, lighting, and sound systems are set to elevate match days for Dragons supporters, while improved food, beverage, and merchandise outlets, modern corporate areas, additional amenities, and enhanced accessibility will ensure a more comfortable and inclusive experience for all fans.''

 

[Jolls]

$40M sounds like a big number but it does not go very far when it comes to a stadium.

It doesn't go far because stadiums cost shit tins but also because of the government policies on "transparency and governance". A strategic business case needs to be raised (consultants) then approved followed by a detailed business case (consultants) to be raised and approved and then contracts issued to companies that meet the government guidelines on WHS, indigenous emplment QMS etc (each of these independently certified and audited so that comes off what is built). Someone will be hired to manage the contracts because the government outsourced that skill and now manages the managers so that comes off the construction cost. The management and reporting overheads for working on government sites then gets taken into account so at the end of the day the $40M project will deliver a much lower percentage of the budget as construction.

The price we pay as contributors (taxes) for "transparency and governance" is being ripped as consumers.

 

[gallagher]

I’m pretty sure the Panthers got double what we got. And I don’t’ think their stadium will end up looking at much different.

Penrith got about $300mill, total rebuild. It won't look anything like LO.

 

[innsaneink]

Penrith got about $300mill, total rebuild. It won't look anything like LO.

Think he means it will look the same as it did before

 

[gallagher]

Think he means it will look the same as it did before

Ah right! Apologies to @GNR4LIFE .
It might look similar but I'm sure the facilities will be much improved.