OT: Parra Stadium sharing

[emjaycee]

That's not true.
The place will be packed, depending upon weather and opposition. It's history and fans will flock there otherwise.
However, it's just plain dumb to think they'll allocate an Eels game there. Only a Phantom poster would suggest that.
BTW, I'd love to see an Eels game there. I spent 4 seasons going there to watch the Eels at their relocated home ground.. Hardly missed a game. Good memories!!!
Amazing that in those days, hardly anyone complained about it. These days, whingers won't go half the distance to a better stadium.

Suity

Can you imagine if we actually got approval for turning Pirtek into a covered 40k seat stadium but it meant a season or 2 where it was not available... what reaction would the Pirtek or die supporters have?

 

[Chipmunk]

Can you imagine if we actually got approval for turning Pirtek into a covered 40k seat stadium but it meant a season or 2 where it was not available... what reaction would the Pirtek or die supporters have?

Unfortunately in our current situation, playing away from Pirtek for 2 seasons would probably mean 2 wooden spoons in a row.

 

[The Elephant In The room]

Unfortunately in our current situation, playing away from Pirtek for 2 seasons would probably mean 2 wooden spoons in a row.

That's ok, we're all used to it now.

 

[strider]

Unfortunately in our current situation, playing away from Pirtek for 2 seasons would probably mean 2 wooden spoons in a row.

we should do it just to harden the f**kers up

 

[I bleed blue & gold]

No Lingerie League at Pirtek anymore.

I'm sure alot of you are shattered.

 

[oldmancraigy]

Unfortunately in our current situation, playing away from Pirtek for 2 seasons would probably mean 2 wooden spoons in a row.

If we go by the mentality of 'we can only win at Pirtek' we are settling for mediocrity.

Would you agree that we should ditch Pirtek to get away from the mindset?

 

[oldmancraigy]

Can you imagine if we actually got approval for turning Pirtek into a covered 40k seat stadium but it meant a season or 2 where it was not available... what reaction would the Pirtek or die supporters have?

They would die.

On the positive side, at least someone else would get their halfway line grandstand seat :lol:

 

[T.S Quint]

That's not true.
The place will be packed, depending upon weather and opposition. It's history and fans will flock there otherwise.
However, it's just plain dumb to think they'll allocate an Eels game there. Only a Phantom poster would suggest that.
BTW, I'd love to see an Eels game there. I spent 4 seasons going there to watch the Eels at their relocated home ground.. Hardly missed a game. Good memories!!!
Amazing that in those days, hardly anyone complained about it. These days, whingers won't go half the distance to a better stadium.

Suity

Oops.
What I meant to say was I don't want to go to Belmore.

 

[Suitman]

https://tenders.nsw.gov.au/?event=public.rft.show&RFTUUID=1B4E65A2-D033-3E02-61102EDA526BEF5F

Pirtek Stadium Upgrade Stage 1: Alterations and additions to Parramatta Stadium
Publish Date 28-Aug-2014
Close Date & Time 2-Oct-2014 9:30am

Alterations and additions to Parramatta Stadium.

West Stand - Players Facility Upgrade.
Four new equal sized change rooms configured as two pairs of connected change rooms each pair sharing a wet area & strapping area
A single point of entry and improved change room circulation and pitch access with secure access to doping/ medical/ referee rooms.
New office space to level 1.

Deletion Option: Glass Balustrade
Replacement of existing front (pitch side) steel balustrades to east and west upper grandstands with new glass and steel balustrade to improve spectator sightlines.
New glass and steel balustrade design to meet crowd loading requirements.

Deletion Option: Upgrade of West Stand Corporate Suites
Internal upgrade to existing west stand corporate suites 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09, TRUST, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 (suites 10 & 17 are excluded from works) and corporate suite corridor. Replace existing carpet and floor tiles, replace existing joinery and paint walls, ceilings, doors and door frames.


Estimated Timeframe for Delivery
22 weeks. Commencement on site expected 29 October 2014.

All I can find at the moment on the tender process for the stadium. I like the commencement date though.

Suity

 

[MarkInTheStands]

WhooHoo, getting rid of the steal bars at the front of the grandstands. Nice.

 

[Chipmunk]

So will this increase capacity at all?

 

[Suitman]

So will this increase capacity at all?

Yes, there will be 4000 seats added. 2000 each at both the north and south ends in raised tiers. Not enough, but a good start.
I'll find a photo.

Suity

 

[Suitman]

 

[strider]

at least they mocked it up with blue and gold fans .... hehehehe


what's gonna happen with the score board?

 

[Suitman]

WhooHoo, getting rid of the steal bars at the front of the grandstands. Nice.

Yes. Good move.
Also, all seats are to be replaced by what I've heard, flip up seats. Colour undecided but probably red and black. ;-)
Change rooms to be upgraded. Pitch re-laid.
Corporate areas to Eastern stand not being done now, nor is the Eastern Grandstand extra concourse level.
Both Parra and Wanderers need to keep filling the stadium to push for further upgrades.
The current state govt policy of pouring funds into Sydney's two major stadiums and having all teams play out of them is just dumb. We are not Melbourne, and it just won't work here.

Suity

 

[Suitman]

at least they mocked it up with blue and gold fans .... hehehehe


what's gonna happen with the score board?

The video screen? It gets moved back behind the new 2nd tier at the south end.

Suity

 

[I bleed blue & gold]

I've heard there will be two screens.

 

[Cumberland Throw]

What colour will the seats be.

Black and red ???

 

[Gronk]

Parramatta pushes for light rail to Sydney Olympic Park

 

[strider]

its always just a question of whether trams are better than buses