Hi.
It's more than certain that the rebuilding of Parramatta (Pirtek) Stadium is going ahead, which is fantastic news.
I thought that this issue deserves its own thread, where all discussion, proposed plans, updates and progress can be discussed.
There's already some good discussion happening here.......
http://www.westsydneyfootball.com/topic/6304-parramatta-stadium-new-stadium-news/page-56
Some designs already thrown up have been passed on to Price Waterhouse Coopers, who have been holding talks with related fan groups with regards to what they want to be incorporated into the new stadium.
The main beef at the moment appears to be the proposed capacity. The State Govt is adamant that the capacity will be capped at 30000. When you take into account they want about 2400 corporate seats, that only gives us an upgrade of about 7000 seats, for what is projected to be a $300 million project. This is not only short sighted, but will seriously inhibit the growth of both the Eels and Wanderers in time to come.
Both the Eels fans and Wanderers fans are pushing for a 35000 seat capacity. I hope our voices will be heard and common sense will prevail. We don't want to be taking bigger games to ANZ when our own home ground could suffice. The Eels are already testing capacity of Pirtek, as are the Wanderers.
An increase capacity will also allow for larger membership bases, improving revenue for both clubs. The Eels proposed $100 million development of the car park site is also a boost to income for the club and a regeneration of the area as a whole.
The North Parramatta precinct that has been re-zoned (the area north of the club including the Marsden Hospital site) will also be a massive boost to the area, with massive residential redevelopment.
This is a huge opportunity for the Eels and Wanderers. A "once in a generation" chance to get this stadium right. All public input is important and imperative to ensure this capital expenditure is wisely spent, and no stone should be left unturned to procure our future. Fans will play a big part in this during the design process.
Something like these following pictures would be brilliant. We could be the envy of the league.
(Dismiss the safe standing pics of the north end. It ain't going to happen. A single level huge seated tier though might happen.)
Suity
It's more than certain that the rebuilding of Parramatta (Pirtek) Stadium is going ahead, which is fantastic news.
I thought that this issue deserves its own thread, where all discussion, proposed plans, updates and progress can be discussed.
There's already some good discussion happening here.......
http://www.westsydneyfootball.com/topic/6304-parramatta-stadium-new-stadium-news/page-56
Some designs already thrown up have been passed on to Price Waterhouse Coopers, who have been holding talks with related fan groups with regards to what they want to be incorporated into the new stadium.
The main beef at the moment appears to be the proposed capacity. The State Govt is adamant that the capacity will be capped at 30000. When you take into account they want about 2400 corporate seats, that only gives us an upgrade of about 7000 seats, for what is projected to be a $300 million project. This is not only short sighted, but will seriously inhibit the growth of both the Eels and Wanderers in time to come.
Both the Eels fans and Wanderers fans are pushing for a 35000 seat capacity. I hope our voices will be heard and common sense will prevail. We don't want to be taking bigger games to ANZ when our own home ground could suffice. The Eels are already testing capacity of Pirtek, as are the Wanderers.
An increase capacity will also allow for larger membership bases, improving revenue for both clubs. The Eels proposed $100 million development of the car park site is also a boost to income for the club and a regeneration of the area as a whole.
The North Parramatta precinct that has been re-zoned (the area north of the club including the Marsden Hospital site) will also be a massive boost to the area, with massive residential redevelopment.
This is a huge opportunity for the Eels and Wanderers. A "once in a generation" chance to get this stadium right. All public input is important and imperative to ensure this capital expenditure is wisely spent, and no stone should be left unturned to procure our future. Fans will play a big part in this during the design process.
Something like these following pictures would be brilliant. We could be the envy of the league.



(Dismiss the safe standing pics of the north end. It ain't going to happen. A single level huge seated tier though might happen.)
Suity