Besieged WT's cut big $ deal to move home games to ANZ
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gallagher
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Yes. Ithink our averages would be higher if we played all our games at Homebush. But if we averaged less then at least we wouldn't be going broke aswell.
innsaneink
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I very much doubt our averages would remain level for 12 games as they do for 'four high drawing opponents' games.
Imagine a Mon niter there against Canberra or NQ.
And what we may gain in playing 12 games at ANZ, we would possibly lose in memberships with many not renewing if there was no more LO or Cambo.
I'd love just the one ground, just trying to point out what predicament the club is in
Imagine a Mon niter there against Canberra or NQ.
And what we may gain in playing 12 games at ANZ, we would possibly lose in memberships with many not renewing if there was no more LO or Cambo.
I'd love just the one ground, just trying to point out what predicament the club is in
gallagher
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@pHyR3 said:
Bigger capacity. We've had crowds over 30k at those grounds which brings the average up. Facilties would come into it. It does for me anyway
innsaneink
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@pHyR3 said:
We also play the bigger crowd drawing Sydney only teams generally, at these venues
Hit_or_Miss
Member
I didn't make 1 game this year and only 1 in 2012\. SFS is a bugger to get to. As for ANZ, so much easier being smack in the middle of Sydney. Just that will have me at more games next year but the Membership deal for ANZ will have me a member too.
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Jerry_Seinfeld
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@innsaneink said:
Also I believe in time it will allow for us to leave our archaic facilities we have at concord for more newer high tech facilities at homebush.We will move our base their im sure.Gee I love this mayer.The second Humphreys left the second this club started rowing in the right direction again.
@Jerry Seinfeld said:
I guess it comes down to money. Given some decent investment Concord could be a really awesome training facility. No idea what things are like out at Homebush.
Eye_Of_Da_Tiger
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@Yossarian said:
Good enough for the Olympians. You got the aquatic centre state of the art gyms. Great set up the parts I've seen anyway.
If wanderers continue success than i can see gov committing to more than just an upgrade to parra stadium. Maybe a 40k enclosed stadium at campbelltown or liverpool area perhaps.. Who knows.. If aust did win 2022 world cup then they did plan on a sfs style stadium in western or south west syd.. Ideal ground for WT
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innsaneink
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So,
Dry seating which is even closer to the action, more food and bar outlets etc etc ….let the whinging begin
Plans to build a retractable roof over ANZ Stadium and reconfigure its seating to create a perfect rectangle for watching rugby league, rugby union and football are set to move closer to fruition, with consortiums asked to submit tenders for the proposed upgrade.
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An advertisement placed by Stadium Australia Operations in Thursday's Australian Financial Review calls for expressions of interest in the project to develop the masterplan unveiled last July by then NSW minister for sport, Graham Annesley.
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Among the proposed improvements for Sydney's biggest stadium are:
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❏ A retractable roof to weather-proof events;
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❏ Moveable grandstands at the northern and southern ends to bring spectators within five metres of the field of play on all sides of the stadium;
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❏ New and refurbished player and spectator facilities, including restaurants and bars; and,
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❏ Development of the precinct outside the stadium, which is expected to include more new bars, cafes and restaurants.
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It is also proposed the eastern and western boundaries be increased to allow for longer straight-hit boundaries in cricket and a more traditional oval shape for AFL.
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ANZ Stadium managing director Daryl Kerry said the developments would make the 2000 Olympic Games main venue the best multi-purpose sports and entertainment stadium in the world.
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''Putting a roof on the stadium will weather-proof the major events going forward, while moving stands north and south will create an even more dramatic atmosphere for the football codes that prefer a true rectangular field,'' Kerry said.
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The proposed upgrade is in line with the NSW government's Stadia Strategy released in August 2012, which focuses future government investment on key venues, including ANZ Stadium, and coincides with the NRL's move towards clubs playing at bigger venues.
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With Canterbury, South Sydney, Wests Tigers, St George Illawarra and Parramatta all playing home matches at ANZ Stadium and the venue also used to host the NRL grand final and State of Origin clashes, the reconfiguration of seating will be welcomed by league fans.
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It also hosted the Socceroos World Cup qualifying win over Iraq, Manchester United's match against the A-League All Stars and the Wallabies-Lions third Test.
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Coming up this year are a Bledisloe Cup Test, the Socceroos' World Cup farewell game and a Juventus and A-League All Stars match, along with key Swans AFL games and T20 cricket internationals.
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Kerry said the redevelopment would ensure NSW continued to attract world-class sport and entertainment. He expected a preferred consortium to be chosen by mid-year and construction work to begin as soon as next year.
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It had previously been estimated the total cost would be $250 million. The stadium's management is continuing to work with private enterprise and governments to secure funding for the redevelopment project.
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NSW sports minister Gabrielle Upton said the government supported the call for bids but had made no firm commitment to fund the project at this stage.
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"The NSW government commends the Stadium Australia Group for taking the next step in its strategic planning for the long-term future of ANZ Stadium,'' Upton said.
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"Stadium management have briefed me about their plans to develop a detailed stadium and precinct masterplan …
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''Having parties submit their expressions of interest will provide a clearer vision of how the stadium can be best developed to give fans and players the greatest possible experience when they attend matches and events.''
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Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/anz-stadium-seeks-bids-for-retractable-roof-ground-revamp-20140212-32iau.html#ixzz2tQkxfbtO
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SYDNEY’S dream of a fully roofed and rectangular ANZ Stadium moved a step closer to reality on Wednesday night with building consortiums invited to express interest in bidding for the $250 million redevelopment.
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The NRL is backing the move to install a retractable roof to weatherproof events, moving stands in the north and south so that fans can get closer to the action.
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“We have fallen behind the other states in terms of delivering world class stadiums,” said NRL chief executive Dave Smith.
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“Now is an opportunity to give fans the comfort and facilities they deserve and that means upgrading our venues, bringing fans closer to the action and giving them a better overall experience.
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“We are also looking to hold more NRL games at superior venues so we will want to ensure that any upgrade results in the best possible outcome for rugby league,”
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Five NRL clubs the Bulldogs, Rabbitohs, Tigers, Eels and Dragons are playing some home games at ANZ Stadium this year, a ground that has been criticised for lacking atmosphere with supporters too far away from the action.
>
Under the new plan, fans come as close as five meters to the dead-ball line at the northern and southern ends of the ground.
>
While the ability to turn ANZ Stadium into a rectangle with moving stands suits the NRL, ARU and soccer, there are also plans to increase the eastern and western boundaries to provide longer straight-hit boundaries in cricket and a more traditional oval shape for AFL.
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The NSW Government is supporting the process where ANZ Stadium management is asking builders and architects to bid for the right to redevelop the stadium in line with the masterplan vision released by former NSW Minister for Sport Graham Annesley last year.
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However, the Government at this stage has made no firm commitment to fund the project although it is hoped work will commence in 2015.
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“Our ambition is to create the greatest multipurpose sports and entertainment stadium in the world.” said ANZ Stadium boss Daryl kerry.
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Kerry said keeping ANZ Stadium a multipurpose venue and bringing the stadium masterplan to reality would enable NSW to continue to lead the way in attracting world-class sport and entertainment.
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“Not only will the improvements inside and outside ANZ Stadium deliver a huge economic dividend for NSW, it will be a tremendous boost for the sports and clubs that use the Stadium going forward.”
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A roof over the stadium will weatherproof Sydney’s major events and make it easier to attract world-class sport and entertainment, as well as making it more comfortable for the fans.
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More than 1.6 million fans attended events at ANZ Stadium in 2013\. Five major events alone last year — a FIFA World Cup qualifier, two State of Origin games, the deciding Wallabies v Lions rugby Test and the A-League All Stars v Manchester United classic — drew a total of 411,545 fans through the gates, upwards of 45,000 visitors to NSW, and was worth $100 million to the NSW economy.
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ANZ Stadium management has worked in tandem with Destination NSW and the major codes to bring events such as the twin State of Origin games and the Manchester United visit last year, and the Juventus game in 2014.
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NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation, Gabrielle Upton, supports the moves.
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“The NSW Government commends the Stadium Australia Group for taking the next step in its strategic planning for the long-term future of ANZ Stadium,” the minister said.
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“Having parties submit their expressions of interest will provide a clearer vision of how the stadium can be best developed to give fans and players the greatest possible experience when they attend matches and events, and ensure NSW continues to have Australia’s best venues for attracting major events.”
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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/shout-250-million-for-anz-stadium-redevelopment-and-raise-the-roof/story-fni3fbgz-1226825042999
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Sydney's ANZ Stadium will not shut during a planned but unfunded $250 million upgrade, which should see a retractable roof and moveable stands built at the Olympic venue.
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The ambitious construction project could begin in 2015 - the same year the venue is expected to host a series of prestigious and valuable events, including key parts of the showpiece Asian Cup soccer competition.
>
ANZ Stadium, which generated more than $100 million for the NSW economy in 2013, is slated to host group stage, quarter-final, semi-final and final matches for the important regional football competition in January.
>
The venue is also expected to host a series of national and international events through 2015, including the Sydney Swans, numerous NRL clubs, the Wallabies, A-League Allstars, T20 and State of Origin matches.
>
A spokesman for the venue insisted there will be no stadium shutdown or cancellations in 2015, should the significant financial backing be found to allow the major upgrade work to start.
>
"There are already discussions with the codes and clubs that hire the stadium to minimise impact," the spokesman told AAP.
>
The upgrade work will not increase the current 83,500 capacity at ANZ Stadium, but it may help improve spectator vantage points and atmosphere at some matches.
>
Lower seating areas will be reconfigured and moveable grandstands built at the southern and northern ends, according to plans unveiled by Stadium Australia Operations Pty Ltd.
>
That will move fans attending football code matches to within five metres of the deadball line and square-off the previously curved north and south seating areas.
>
The playing arena area will also be widened - becoming close to the stands - on the eastern and western sides to cater for cricket and AFL matches.
>
ANZ Stadium, like other arenas built for athletics but now hosting football matches, has been strongly criticised for lacking atmosphere during some events as fans are forced to sit far from the action.
>
There will also be upgraded food and drink outlets inside and outside the stadium, including a new pub on the venue concourse.
>
"Our ambition is to create the greatest multi-purpose sports and entertainment stadium in the world," said stadium managing director Daryl Kerry.
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Dry seating which is even closer to the action, more food and bar outlets etc etc ….let the whinging begin
Plans to build a retractable roof over ANZ Stadium and reconfigure its seating to create a perfect rectangle for watching rugby league, rugby union and football are set to move closer to fruition, with consortiums asked to submit tenders for the proposed upgrade.
>
An advertisement placed by Stadium Australia Operations in Thursday's Australian Financial Review calls for expressions of interest in the project to develop the masterplan unveiled last July by then NSW minister for sport, Graham Annesley.
>
Among the proposed improvements for Sydney's biggest stadium are:
>
❏ A retractable roof to weather-proof events;
Advertisement
>
❏ Moveable grandstands at the northern and southern ends to bring spectators within five metres of the field of play on all sides of the stadium;
>
❏ New and refurbished player and spectator facilities, including restaurants and bars; and,
>
❏ Development of the precinct outside the stadium, which is expected to include more new bars, cafes and restaurants.
>
It is also proposed the eastern and western boundaries be increased to allow for longer straight-hit boundaries in cricket and a more traditional oval shape for AFL.
>
ANZ Stadium managing director Daryl Kerry said the developments would make the 2000 Olympic Games main venue the best multi-purpose sports and entertainment stadium in the world.
>
''Putting a roof on the stadium will weather-proof the major events going forward, while moving stands north and south will create an even more dramatic atmosphere for the football codes that prefer a true rectangular field,'' Kerry said.
>
The proposed upgrade is in line with the NSW government's Stadia Strategy released in August 2012, which focuses future government investment on key venues, including ANZ Stadium, and coincides with the NRL's move towards clubs playing at bigger venues.
>
With Canterbury, South Sydney, Wests Tigers, St George Illawarra and Parramatta all playing home matches at ANZ Stadium and the venue also used to host the NRL grand final and State of Origin clashes, the reconfiguration of seating will be welcomed by league fans.
>
It also hosted the Socceroos World Cup qualifying win over Iraq, Manchester United's match against the A-League All Stars and the Wallabies-Lions third Test.
>
Coming up this year are a Bledisloe Cup Test, the Socceroos' World Cup farewell game and a Juventus and A-League All Stars match, along with key Swans AFL games and T20 cricket internationals.
>
Kerry said the redevelopment would ensure NSW continued to attract world-class sport and entertainment. He expected a preferred consortium to be chosen by mid-year and construction work to begin as soon as next year.
>
It had previously been estimated the total cost would be $250 million. The stadium's management is continuing to work with private enterprise and governments to secure funding for the redevelopment project.
>
NSW sports minister Gabrielle Upton said the government supported the call for bids but had made no firm commitment to fund the project at this stage.
>
"The NSW government commends the Stadium Australia Group for taking the next step in its strategic planning for the long-term future of ANZ Stadium,'' Upton said.
>
"Stadium management have briefed me about their plans to develop a detailed stadium and precinct masterplan …
>
''Having parties submit their expressions of interest will provide a clearer vision of how the stadium can be best developed to give fans and players the greatest possible experience when they attend matches and events.''
>
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/anz-stadium-seeks-bids-for-retractable-roof-ground-revamp-20140212-32iau.html#ixzz2tQkxfbtO
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SYDNEY’S dream of a fully roofed and rectangular ANZ Stadium moved a step closer to reality on Wednesday night with building consortiums invited to express interest in bidding for the $250 million redevelopment.
>
The NRL is backing the move to install a retractable roof to weatherproof events, moving stands in the north and south so that fans can get closer to the action.
>
“We have fallen behind the other states in terms of delivering world class stadiums,” said NRL chief executive Dave Smith.
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“Now is an opportunity to give fans the comfort and facilities they deserve and that means upgrading our venues, bringing fans closer to the action and giving them a better overall experience.
>
“We are also looking to hold more NRL games at superior venues so we will want to ensure that any upgrade results in the best possible outcome for rugby league,”
>
Five NRL clubs the Bulldogs, Rabbitohs, Tigers, Eels and Dragons are playing some home games at ANZ Stadium this year, a ground that has been criticised for lacking atmosphere with supporters too far away from the action.
>
Under the new plan, fans come as close as five meters to the dead-ball line at the northern and southern ends of the ground.
>
While the ability to turn ANZ Stadium into a rectangle with moving stands suits the NRL, ARU and soccer, there are also plans to increase the eastern and western boundaries to provide longer straight-hit boundaries in cricket and a more traditional oval shape for AFL.
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The NSW Government is supporting the process where ANZ Stadium management is asking builders and architects to bid for the right to redevelop the stadium in line with the masterplan vision released by former NSW Minister for Sport Graham Annesley last year.
>
However, the Government at this stage has made no firm commitment to fund the project although it is hoped work will commence in 2015.
>
“Our ambition is to create the greatest multipurpose sports and entertainment stadium in the world.” said ANZ Stadium boss Daryl kerry.
>
Kerry said keeping ANZ Stadium a multipurpose venue and bringing the stadium masterplan to reality would enable NSW to continue to lead the way in attracting world-class sport and entertainment.
>
“Not only will the improvements inside and outside ANZ Stadium deliver a huge economic dividend for NSW, it will be a tremendous boost for the sports and clubs that use the Stadium going forward.”
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A roof over the stadium will weatherproof Sydney’s major events and make it easier to attract world-class sport and entertainment, as well as making it more comfortable for the fans.
>
More than 1.6 million fans attended events at ANZ Stadium in 2013\. Five major events alone last year — a FIFA World Cup qualifier, two State of Origin games, the deciding Wallabies v Lions rugby Test and the A-League All Stars v Manchester United classic — drew a total of 411,545 fans through the gates, upwards of 45,000 visitors to NSW, and was worth $100 million to the NSW economy.
>
ANZ Stadium management has worked in tandem with Destination NSW and the major codes to bring events such as the twin State of Origin games and the Manchester United visit last year, and the Juventus game in 2014.
>
NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation, Gabrielle Upton, supports the moves.
>
“The NSW Government commends the Stadium Australia Group for taking the next step in its strategic planning for the long-term future of ANZ Stadium,” the minister said.
>
“Having parties submit their expressions of interest will provide a clearer vision of how the stadium can be best developed to give fans and players the greatest possible experience when they attend matches and events, and ensure NSW continues to have Australia’s best venues for attracting major events.”
>
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/shout-250-million-for-anz-stadium-redevelopment-and-raise-the-roof/story-fni3fbgz-1226825042999
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Sydney's ANZ Stadium will not shut during a planned but unfunded $250 million upgrade, which should see a retractable roof and moveable stands built at the Olympic venue.
>
The ambitious construction project could begin in 2015 - the same year the venue is expected to host a series of prestigious and valuable events, including key parts of the showpiece Asian Cup soccer competition.
>
ANZ Stadium, which generated more than $100 million for the NSW economy in 2013, is slated to host group stage, quarter-final, semi-final and final matches for the important regional football competition in January.
>
The venue is also expected to host a series of national and international events through 2015, including the Sydney Swans, numerous NRL clubs, the Wallabies, A-League Allstars, T20 and State of Origin matches.
>
A spokesman for the venue insisted there will be no stadium shutdown or cancellations in 2015, should the significant financial backing be found to allow the major upgrade work to start.
>
"There are already discussions with the codes and clubs that hire the stadium to minimise impact," the spokesman told AAP.
>
The upgrade work will not increase the current 83,500 capacity at ANZ Stadium, but it may help improve spectator vantage points and atmosphere at some matches.
>
Lower seating areas will be reconfigured and moveable grandstands built at the southern and northern ends, according to plans unveiled by Stadium Australia Operations Pty Ltd.
>
That will move fans attending football code matches to within five metres of the deadball line and square-off the previously curved north and south seating areas.
>
The playing arena area will also be widened - becoming close to the stands - on the eastern and western sides to cater for cricket and AFL matches.
>
ANZ Stadium, like other arenas built for athletics but now hosting football matches, has been strongly criticised for lacking atmosphere during some events as fans are forced to sit far from the action.
>
There will also be upgraded food and drink outlets inside and outside the stadium, including a new pub on the venue concourse.
>
"Our ambition is to create the greatest multi-purpose sports and entertainment stadium in the world," said stadium managing director Daryl Kerry.
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Tim Sheens
Well-known member
Okay Ink, I will be the first to bite.
I would be more than happy for them to leave it as is, as a rehashed solution won't quite cut the mustard for me. Much prefer they use some of the funds and the precinct area to built a proper football ground, which I think they should have done incorporated in the first place.
If the NRL are going to pursue a major ground only direction, a purpose built stadium should be seriously lobbied for.
I would be more than happy for them to leave it as is, as a rehashed solution won't quite cut the mustard for me. Much prefer they use some of the funds and the precinct area to built a proper football ground, which I think they should have done incorporated in the first place.
If the NRL are going to pursue a major ground only direction, a purpose built stadium should be seriously lobbied for.
innsaneink
Well-known member
Well that would just be a total waste of money.
All the basics are already there, parking transport etc…but lets just ''start again'' from scratch
Ridiculous
All the basics are already there, parking transport etc…but lets just ''start again'' from scratch
Ridiculous
Tim Sheens
Well-known member
@formerguest said:
innsaneink
Well-known member
http://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/olympic-venues-new-field-of-dreams-anz-stadiums-350-million-redevelopment-plan/story-fnii5s3x-1227126339600
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interesting video here
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A $350 million redevelopment plan for a fully-roofed ANZ Stadium would enable sports fans to sit within five metres of the action, with new grandstands turning Sydney’s biggest venue into a true rectangular ground.
Under the ambitious plan revealed to The Daily Telegraph, the former Olympic stadium would also be surrounded by a dynamic entertainment zone filled with bars, cafes and restaurants.
While the stadium’s capacity would remain above 80,000, the venue’s top-level seating tiers could be curtained off using a hi-tech lighting system to create a more intimate atmosphere for smaller matches.
The design includes a retractable roof made of a translucent membrane which allows sunlight through and is capable of closing in 20 minutes. It would weatherproof all events and allow the stadium to attract more big music acts.
ANZ chief executive Daryl Kerry said the plan would give Sydney “one of the greatest sports and entertainment stadiums in the world”.
The stadium’s private-sector owners and operators are lobbying the Baird government for about $250 million to modernise the 15-year-old venue. It is understood the stadium owners, Stadium Australia Group, would be prepared to put in $100 million if its ownership lease is extended beyond 2031 when it is due to hand back the venue to the government.
he stadium, built as the athletics arena for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, is often criticised for not having enough seats close to the action.
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interesting video here
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A $350 million redevelopment plan for a fully-roofed ANZ Stadium would enable sports fans to sit within five metres of the action, with new grandstands turning Sydney’s biggest venue into a true rectangular ground.
Under the ambitious plan revealed to The Daily Telegraph, the former Olympic stadium would also be surrounded by a dynamic entertainment zone filled with bars, cafes and restaurants.
While the stadium’s capacity would remain above 80,000, the venue’s top-level seating tiers could be curtained off using a hi-tech lighting system to create a more intimate atmosphere for smaller matches.
The design includes a retractable roof made of a translucent membrane which allows sunlight through and is capable of closing in 20 minutes. It would weatherproof all events and allow the stadium to attract more big music acts.
ANZ chief executive Daryl Kerry said the plan would give Sydney “one of the greatest sports and entertainment stadiums in the world”.
The stadium’s private-sector owners and operators are lobbying the Baird government for about $250 million to modernise the 15-year-old venue. It is understood the stadium owners, Stadium Australia Group, would be prepared to put in $100 million if its ownership lease is extended beyond 2031 when it is due to hand back the venue to the government.
he stadium, built as the athletics arena for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, is often criticised for not having enough seats close to the action.
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