The worst thing is about politics and politicians and that they withold information to suit their own agenda. After battling for years to get some sort of equitable outcome on the home ground issues, we now have to read this...
Where is the $8 million commitment for WIN Stadium?
Michael Organ MP, 8th October 2004
On the eve of the election, Greens Cunningham MP Michael Organ has dismissed the ALP's candidate's announcement of a $138,000 feasibility study into expanding WIN stadium as a cheap political stunt that proves the Labor party still takes the Illawarra for granted.
"Here we have the ALP at its worst, Latham promises $8 million to upgrade the Illawarra Dragons ground at Kogarah and then throws the Wollongong ground a few crumbs and expects us to cheer," Michael Organ said.
"All this proves the ALP thinks the Illawarra will put up with second best- well we won't." Michael Organ said.
"What exactly will $138,000 worth of feasibility study buy when compared to an $8 million grant for the Dragon's ground in Kogarah."
"For all the ALP's talk about having leant its lesson when they lost the by-election in 2002, it's clear they haven't." Michael Organ said.
"The $8 million dollar promise to the Kogarah field can only take business and jobs and possibly even Dragons games away from WIN stadium and that's three point sell out", Michael Organ said.
"WIN stadium needs a serious investment commitment, not another feasibility study," Michael Organ said.
More from: Kristian Bolwell (Adviser) Tel: (02) 42283666 or 0439464439
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http://www.greens.org.au/mediacentre/mediareleases/michaelorganmp/08102
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A few points for Mr Organ:
1.) WIN has already received more than it's fair share of upgrades - the Northern Grandstand didn't grow out the ground by itself - more than a few "crumbs".
2.) Meanwhile, Kogarah was put together with gaffa tape.
3.) There has never been a team called, the Illawarra Dragons.
Where is the $8 million commitment for WIN Stadium?
Michael Organ MP, 8th October 2004
On the eve of the election, Greens Cunningham MP Michael Organ has dismissed the ALP's candidate's announcement of a $138,000 feasibility study into expanding WIN stadium as a cheap political stunt that proves the Labor party still takes the Illawarra for granted.
"Here we have the ALP at its worst, Latham promises $8 million to upgrade the Illawarra Dragons ground at Kogarah and then throws the Wollongong ground a few crumbs and expects us to cheer," Michael Organ said.
"All this proves the ALP thinks the Illawarra will put up with second best- well we won't." Michael Organ said.
"What exactly will $138,000 worth of feasibility study buy when compared to an $8 million grant for the Dragon's ground in Kogarah."
"For all the ALP's talk about having leant its lesson when they lost the by-election in 2002, it's clear they haven't." Michael Organ said.
"The $8 million dollar promise to the Kogarah field can only take business and jobs and possibly even Dragons games away from WIN stadium and that's three point sell out", Michael Organ said.
"WIN stadium needs a serious investment commitment, not another feasibility study," Michael Organ said.
More from: Kristian Bolwell (Adviser) Tel: (02) 42283666 or 0439464439
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http://www.greens.org.au/mediacentre/mediareleases/michaelorganmp/08102
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A few points for Mr Organ:
1.) WIN has already received more than it's fair share of upgrades - the Northern Grandstand didn't grow out the ground by itself - more than a few "crumbs".
2.) Meanwhile, Kogarah was put together with gaffa tape.
3.) There has never been a team called, the Illawarra Dragons.