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Not a very creative government to view stadia as the answer.
Money better spent on drug addiction programs.
Money better spent on drug addiction programs.
Stadia is an investment which will continue to bring more money in over the years for things like drug programs.
Keeping in mind the stadium isn't just for us, it is to be used year round for Sydney FC, the waratahs as well as others like the wallabies, Socceroos, concerts and other ad hoc events.
The redeveloped Adelaide oval is a perfect example of what a world class stadium a stone's throw from the main CBD can do for the city economy.
But we have 2 other big stadiums.
They could have used the space for housing commission or more park space. Market gardens, big waterpark for kids, small animal petting zoo. Maybe all these things.
Neither of which are in the city. We need a world class rectabgular stadium in or close to the CBD.
It will get plenty of use and business
We have two world class stadiums sitting around idle and empty most of the time.
I think it would have been better for the public for the state to just have scrapped it and opened the area up to more people.
Watching paint dry is an key calandra event in Adelaide.
Some of the money could have been used to upgrade Brooke and Leichhardt.
For Sydney to remain a global city, we need to be competitive in all aspects, including sporting events. Melbourne and most of the other Australian capital cities have it all over us in this regard at the moment; that needs to change. I understand about the frustration with spending the big money, but I think it should be viewed as a long term investment for the future, not just a short term fix.
The NRL needs to strike a balance at having games at large as well as suburban grounds. I get and appreciate that. I still think having a rectangular ground near the CBD is a very important and worthwhile step to take.
Homebush is used for small crowds all the time.
BankWest is empty most of the time.
Leichhardt and Brookvale would be fantastic venues with just some of the money wasted on the sfs.
Redevelopment of the sfs is very unpopular.
There are other venues close by.
Sorry, but I don't know anything about him. Perhaps someone else knows something?Hey guys, quick question. Our club signed a player of yours over the weekend - Asu Kepaoa, from your opinion(s), do you rate him and how do you think he’d look in first grade? Not trying to stir anything, just purely wondering.