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MUST READ: Bristol Rovers South Stand development nears completion: The Memorial Stadium, home to English football league club Bristol Rovers FC, is set to open its reconstructed South stand. The ground is recognised by many as one of England’s most unique, owing to its six-stand design which includes the previously tented South and Southwest stands, and two uncovered sections on the stadium’s Eastern side. In April 2023, Club President Wael Al Qadi revealed that the tented stands would be merged under one solid-roof structure, not only helping the durability and aesthetics of the stadium, but providing fans with a more accessible football experience. Presently, the club is poised to open the now-combined stand, releasing photographs on the club’s website that show the successful execution of its design plan. The fitting out of the stand’s first ever concourse, which will include toilets and other facilities, is ongoing and requires building control sign-off before the club begins test events. A meeting with a Safety Advisory Group will determine whether or not fans can purchase an allocation of tickets. Completion of these tests will enable the stand to be fully operational. Known by its supporters as ‘The Mem’, the ground has hosted rugby matches since 1921 and accommodated Rovers’ football exploits since 1996. However, the club’s tenancy has been fraught by controversy when it comes to upgrading the stadium. In 2007, Rovers’ announced plans to turn the stadium into an all-seater venue, but the effects of the Global Financial Crisis meant project partners had to pull out of the development plan. By 2011, the club re-focused its plans to build a new stadium elsewhere, with The Memorial Stadium site to be sold to British supermarket chain, Sainsbury’s. Yet, the latter pulled out of the deal to develop on The Mem site, a decision that was upheld despite Rovers appealing it via the high court. The current construction phase has also had hiccups, with planning permission delayed due to residential concerns and continued discussion of constructing a stadium elsewhere; though these plans never came to fruition. Despite this, the near completion of the South stand is likely to deliver as much relief as it does joy for Rovers’ fans, who will be eager to christen the area whilst the club continues its League One campaign. The post Bristol Rovers South Stand development nears completion appeared first on Soccerscene. #Football #Soccer #FootballNews

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ICYMI: Bristol Rovers South Stand development nears completion: The Memorial Stadium, home to English football league club Bristol Rovers FC, is set to open its reconstructed South stand. The ground is recognised by many as one of England’s most unique, owing to its six-stand design which includes the previously tented South and Southwest stands, and two uncovered sections on the stadium’s Eastern side. In April 2023, Club President Wael Al Qadi revealed that the tented stands would be merged under one solid-roof structure, not only helping the durability and aesthetics of the stadium, but providing fans with a more accessible football experience. Presently, the club is poised to open the now-combined stand, releasing photographs on the club’s website that show the successful execution of its design plan. The fitting out of the stand’s first ever concourse, which will include toilets and other facilities, is ongoing and requires building control sign-off before the club begins test events. A meeting with a Safety Advisory Group will determine whether or not fans can purchase an allocation of tickets. Completion of these tests will enable the stand to be fully operational. Known by its supporters as ‘The Mem’, the ground has hosted rugby matches since 1921 and accommodated Rovers’ football exploits since 1996. However, the club’s tenancy has been fraught by controversy when it comes to upgrading the stadium. In 2007, Rovers’ announced plans to turn the stadium into an all-seater venue, but the effects of the Global Financial Crisis meant project partners had to pull out of the development plan. By 2011, the club re-focused its plans to build a new stadium elsewhere, with The Memorial Stadium site to be sold to British supermarket chain, Sainsbury’s. Yet, the latter pulled out of the deal to develop on The Mem site, a decision that was upheld despite Rovers appealing it via the high court. The current construction phase has also had hiccups, with planning permission delayed due to residential concerns and continued discussion of constructing a stadium elsewhere; though these plans never came to fruition. Despite this, the near completion of the South stand is likely to deliver as much relief as it does joy for Rovers’ fans, who will be eager to christen the area whilst the club continues its League One campaign. The post Bristol Rovers South Stand development nears completion appeared first on Soccerscene. #Football #Soccer #FootballNews

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There are very very many things I want to write and say about the Queensland Government's decision to ignore key elements of the review and instead spend billions of dollars on stadiums that will either leave zero legacy (QSAC) or have very little design life left (The Gabba), but this article on Brisbane Development sums most if it up nicely: 'People love talking about ‘white elephant stadiums’ that have occurred in some parts of the world, with some even claiming that a brand new stadium built at the centre of an Australian city with 3 million people, home to one of Australia’s largest AFL sporting clubs and Queensland Cricket itself would somehow become a ‘white elephant’ and be unused. Well, you’re in for a treat now. The Miles-led Labor government appears poised to echo significant planning errors reminiscent of the 1970s Commonwealth Games by investing an estimated $1.6 billion to bring the rusty old QSAC (Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre) stadium up to international standards with a seating capacity of 40,000 seats in an area with no mass transit, no pubs, restaurants, bars or even hotels nearby. Under Labor’s plan, QSAC in Nathan will see a big chunk of money thrown at it to host the athletics for the world’s largest sporting event, while Suncorp Stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies. This decision is one that doesn’t resonate with the public’s interests, nor does it make financial sense.' https://lnkd.in/gGCUUVBZ

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The Chicago White Sox reportedly are in talks to build a new baseball stadium just south of Chicago's Central Business District, a project that could serve as a powerful catalyst for additional commercial development in the area, transforming a swath of the city that remains largely undeveloped: https://bit.ly/3Hq0Jpv If a new Sox stadium in that area-- called the 78-- does come to fruition, it would be the latest in a long series of stadium anchored development projects that professional sports teams, commercial real estate developers and local and state governments have undertaken in recent years. #commercialrealestate #commercialrealestateinvesting #sports #sportsbusiness #stadiums #stadium #chicago #mlb #realestatedevelopment #mixeduse #mixedusedevelopment

💚 💛 Landmark funding for Sunshine Coast’s Olympic venues 💛 💚 Three Sunshine Coast sporting venues have been given the green light to progress to tender following a funding commitment of almost $300 million by the Queensland and Australian governments. The funding signals the largest ever investment in community sporting infrastructure on the Sunshine Coast. A $148 million Sunshine Coast Stadium expansion, a $142 million new Indoor Sports Centre in Kawana and a $14 million Mountain Bike Centre at Parklands are on track to be delivered in 2027, with construction of the Sunshine Coast Stadium Expansion planned to start later this year. The venues will provide high-quality, accessible competition and training facilities for our local athletes, increase participation in sports and recreation across the region, and will have capacity to host major sporting events. Today’s funding announcement follows years of research and planning and will deliver lasting economic and social benefits before, during and after hosting the Games. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gyGbWugk #Brisbane2032 #Q2032 #BuyQueensland #Q2032Procurement #BuildingAustralia

Looking at Ironbark Fields Grandstand in the midst of an A League game reinforces the legacy being created at Wyndham Stadium Precinct, representation of the people of the West and the bright future the people who live, work and play in Wyndham have. A project over 15 years in the making driven by expertise, data, innovation and vision. A very proud achievement for all involved, the social and economic impact building a legacy of investment. So many milestones achieved, with a strong partnership moving forward with WMG. A little snapshot of where we have come and where we are going for your weekend feed! 2010 - Strategic Land Acquisition addressing the shortfall in Active Open Space 2013 - Strategic Visioning in response to new Growth Area Boundaries 2017 - Wyndham Sports Strategy (2017) & Active Wyndham Strategy (2019) 2018 - A-League Licence Bid and Partnership successful with WMG 2019 - Wyndham Stadium Precinct begins 2020 - Project called in as a Project of State Significance and the Incorporated Document is gazetted by State 2021 - Concept Master Plan Developed and Design of Stage 1: Regional Football Facility 2022 - Concept Master Plan gazetted, Stage 1: Development Plan Endorsed, construction commences, Western United Football Club Wyndham Family Day at Wyndham Park 2023 - Construction, Jobs, Social Impact, Global Branding - FIFA 2024 - Development Agreement Signed Stage 1 Practical Completion, Western United FC move home & host 5 A-League games Ironbark Fields & Ironbark Pavilion gazetted May 2024 - Wyndham Stadium Precinct is a National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) Proud Award Winner And here is a list of some of those who have shaped the project from the beginning to now: 4 Council Terms of support from Wyndham Councillors The Council Team: Lois Binnie, Maurice Stabb, Ken Chalmers, John Moore, Kate Roffey AM, Kelly Grigsby, David Semmens, Peter McKinnon, Stephen Wall, Mark Ward, Correne Cooper, Geoff Boyce, Chris Szubski, Eliel Jireh Sotero, Campbell Atkins, Kimberley Polkinghorne, Nitin Gupta, Mark Marsden, Allison Coonan, Rebecca Murdoch, Nicole Kennedy, Abbey Maney, Janet Sickinger, Adam Mills, Chris Flaherty, Andrew Davis, Alexandra Gold, Matthew Thornton, Christine de Kock, Charlene Macaulay, Sue O'Connor, Steve Spencer, Georgina Pikoulas & me! Our Partners WMG, WUFC - Jason Sourasis, Chris Frangos, Steve Horvat, Tina Horvat, Aylin Bagdadi, Manny Kappas, Chloe Alsop and team. Bunurong Land Council, Consultants, Advisors, Contractors, Statutory Planners and last but not least the community, supporters, members and fans who have engaged whole heartedly. Exciting times ahead! #publicprivatepartnerships #valuecapture #westernunitedFC #wyndhamcitycouncil #WMG #physicalliteracy

💚 💛 Landmark funding for Sunshine Coast’s Olympic venues 💛 💚 Three Sunshine Coast sporting venues have been given the green light to progress to tender following a funding commitment of almost $300 million by the Queensland and Australian governments. The funding signals the largest ever investment in community sporting infrastructure on the Sunshine Coast. A $148 million Sunshine Coast Stadium expansion, a $142 million new Indoor Sports Centre in Kawana and a $14 million Mountain Bike Centre at Parklands are on track to be delivered in 2027, with construction of the Sunshine Coast Stadium Expansion planned to start later this year. The venues will provide high-quality, accessible competition and training facilities for our local athletes, increase participation in sports and recreation across the region, and will have capacity to host major sporting events. Today’s funding announcement follows years of research and planning and will deliver lasting economic and social benefits before, during and after hosting the Games. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gV8NnAuU #Brisbane2032 #Q2032 #BuyQueensland #Q2032Procurement #BuildingAustralia