Leichhardt Oval Upgrade?

[T-D-C]

Hey Guys,

Just saw the below in the article on Ayshford

The Tigers on Thursday announced an upgrade to their spiritual home, Leichhardt Oval, including the installation of a state of the art electronic scoreboard.

Havn't seen this announced or did I miss it?

What else is the upgrade covering?

Link to the article is below

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[Staks]

Must be the next stage of the upgrades.

Hope they don't get rid of the old scoreboard though.

 

[alien]

they wont get rid of the old one. this one will probably be on one of the ends so everyone one the hill can see the score

 

[Mrs_T]

They better not get rid of the old one! The hill just wouldn't be the same without it! :astonished:

 

[T-D-C]

Need a new Big Screen as well so everyone on the Hill can see the replays without turning around and trying to see over everyones heads!

 

[steve-o]

how long do u reckon itll take to get it up n running?

 

[tigergran]

Hi everyone

I would hope that the money set aside for a new scoreboard would be put into something more useful.

The old scoreboard tells us the score!! That's all we need to know, isn't it? (It is heritage-listed, isn't it - or it should be!! More heritage than the Cauldron at Olympic Park!!)

Tigergran

 

[Snake]

Maybe some toilet roll holders and some paper this this would be a major upgrade .

 

[Geo]

Tigergran…with all due respect,,,

I'ts a gee up surely..

Toilets that have no soap or sinks in some cases....A granstand that is barely standing and they are going to put in an electronic scoreboard and Bomb the best feature of the joint...

And still none of that increases the capacity of the place...

Upgrade or waste of cash...?

 

[pacey]

Why dont the just put a perminant screen in the shade and score board about it or something
Its not hard

 

[Guest]

PROPOSED UPGRADE OF HISTORIC LEICHHARDT OVAL
16/09/2010 3:29:56 PM

The upgrade of one of Rugby League’s most iconic grounds, Leichhardt Oval, will continue as part of a proposal by Wests Tigers.

Labor Councillors from Leichhardt Council have thrown their full support behind the proposal and will ask Council staff to prepare a funding plan for the $2 million third phase of the Leichhardt Oval upgrade.

The proposal for the Leichhardt Council owned facility will include the replacement of antiquated seating in the Latchem Robinson grandstand and concourse, the construction of a new amenities and toilet blocks, and the installation of a new scoreboard and big screen.

Labor Councillor Darcy Byrne said completion of the works would be a tremendous outcome for all concerned.

"The Tigers and Leichhardt Oval have a special place in the hearts of local people and Rugby League fans in the Inner West,’’ Byrne said.

"Local Labor is committed to seeing the upgrade of Leichhardt Oval completed.

"The State and Federal Governments have now contributed more than $5 million to improving Leichhardt Oval so now it is time for the Council to make an additional financial contribution.”

Wests Tigers CEO Stephen Humphreys said the Club is very grateful for the generous support of Federal, State and Local Governments, and in particular, the personal support shown by Anthony Albanese, Federal Member for Grayndler and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, and Local Government.

“Leichhardt Oval is Rugby League’s most loved venue and we are all very conscious of preserving its character and personality,’’ Mr Humphreys said.
“We are also very aware of the need to deliver a match day experience in keeping with the expectation of today’s NRL spectator.
“Should this proposal be approved, it will allow us to streamline the flow of fans in and out of the venue, enhance comfort levels, and greatly improve the standard of amenities including food outlets and toilets.
“The upgraded Leichhardt Oval would be even more attractive to our fans, especially to families who are such an integral part of the Wests Tigers Club and our game.
“We look forward to working with Leichhardt Council and Mr Albanese on the continued development of Leichhardt Oval.”

 

[innsaneink]

The timber bench style seating around the perimeter needs replacing with new aluminium school style seating.
Thos fold down back seats should be ditched too….they may be able to flog a few to the odd die - hard.
A big screen/scoreboard in the NW corner oposite where the big screen is now would be helpfule for those seated on the hill side and south end

 

[Kul]

good luck getting this past The Greens who dominate the council.
Jamie Parker is too busy weaving baskets, shooting down Barangaroo and killing valuable infrastructure development (aka: the metro) in exchange for painted bike lanes to give a flying toss about Leichhardt Oval.

 

[crouching_tiger]

Will the new scoreboard have the LOLLY LEGS feature on it also?? :astonished: