Liberal party plan for world-class stadium

[AC07]

Liberal party plan for world-class stadium and Federal Square precinct in Adelaide vision

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http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,23180159-5006301,00.html

February 08, 2008 01:30pm

A VISION for Adelaide as a city of seaside villages, with a world-class sports stadium and a Federation Square-style precinct has been unveiled by the state Liberals.

As revealed exclusively in today’s Advertiser, control of Adelaide’s CBD and Parklands would be seized by the Liberals, under the 20-year master plan.
Launching the plan today, State Liberal Leader Hamilton-Smith said the CBD and parklands were vital to the business and community life of all South Australians and should not be the play thing of any particular council.
The plan also proposes a nationally significant sporting precinct would be built on the city’s western side, an inner and outer ring road and a series of seaside villages, he said.
The precinct could also include a world class stadium, in addition to, or as an alternative to West Lakes.
“West Lakes and a new stadium need to fit the needs of our city for the next 50 years. The plan brings together the work of several sub-committees and working groups within the Liberal Parliamentary team,” Mr Hamilton-Smith said.
“Our master plan for Adelaide is the most comprehensive direction statement for South Australia since the time of Sir Thomas Playford.” “It covers responsibility for the CBD, parklands, roads and infrastructure, public transport, suburban heritage, seaside villages, and a commitment to turn the city west precinct into a world-class belt of parks, gardens and community use facilities.
Also under the plan, the proposed new “Marj” hospital, to be built on the old railyards adjacent to the North Tce-West Tce intersection, would be axed.
“South Australia does not need a massive, flat, wide hospital smack bang in the middle of the potentially magnificent City West Precinct,” Mr Hamilton-Smith said.
“The RAH site, alongside Adelaide University and the IMVS, is the best health precinct and it can be upgraded without major disruption and at a much lower cost.
“Not only is the new hospital a political folly, but its 38-year long-term financing model straps in yet to be born South Australians.
“They will be paying higher taxes to fund it until 2046.
“The plan for The Marj must be put to an election.”

 

[AC07]

Finally some vision for Adelaide. Has my vote.

 

[Redline]

Unfortunatly I can't see the Liberals getting in but the idea is right.

 

[Eggzoi]

Got my vote. Not that they had to do much to get it, one way freeway my ass.

 

[Alex99]

The plan also proposes a nationally significant sporting precinct would be built on the city’s western side, an inner and outer ring road and a series of seaside villages, he said.

The precinct could also include a world class stadium, in addition to, or as an alternative to West Lakes.

“West Lakes and a new stadium need to fit the needs of our city for the next 50 years. The plan brings together the work of several sub-committees and working groups within the Liberal Parliamentary team,” Mr Hamilton-Smith said.

“Our master plan for Adelaide is the most comprehensive direction statement for South Australia since the time of Sir Thomas Playford.” “It covers responsibility for the CBD, parklands, roads and infrastructure, public transport, suburban heritage, seaside villages, and a commitment to turn the city west precinct into a world-class belt of parks, gardens and community use facilities.

Direction? Its utter bull shit and its called buying votes because it’s what a select part of the population are crying out for.

There will be no international sporting stadium build in the city because it must include AFL football or it has zero chance at making a profit and if it doesn’t include AFL football it will be a second rate project so this means diddly squat. By the sounds of it they are intending on keeping Football Park at West Lakes and if this happens the SANFL will not move AFL games.

So we are going to have 3 major sporting stadiums in Adelaide? AAMI, the new stadium and Adelaide Oval. Cricket will be at the Adelaide oval and AFL will be at AAMI. This new stadium will either be for soccer or a major white elephant.

Until the bulldozers come in and rip up the soil to start a new stadium, I will not believe this political crap.

I am not going to getting into an ALP vs. the Liberal party argument but if anyone believes this is the white light the city of Adelaide has been looking for, thing again. Both parties will launce a strategic vision for this state heading towards the next election and transport, education, hospitals and education will play a major part. But building a new sporting stadium is just a promise that will never be kept. Especially with Football Park continuing to exist.

 

[relapse]

I'm a labor man, BUT when it comes to development and future my vote could definately swing. I am hoping this gets Labor into gear about doing what is proposed.

Its a good avenue to take and I think that Hamilton-Smith has at least been pro-active so far as leader of the opposition.

 

[Seanason]

How blind do people have to be?

THIS IS A TYPICAL LIBERAL SMOKESCREEN.

Used time and time again by sleaze bags to get into power.

Children Overboard, High interest rates with Labor - its a smokescreen to get them to get your vote on the basis of one good deed.

While this is a step in a good direction, please consider other factors when the 2010 elections roll around.

The way it should be done:

Build 2 class stadiums, one rectangular and one Oval shaped in the south parklands. One 60k oval stadium where the Pultney sports grounds now reside next to King William Road with easy access to Trams which links ALL public transport in Adelaide and the 30k rectangluar one on the other Side of Veale gardens from the pultney sports grounds. Build better lights and clean up Veale park from late night activities.

 

[brucetiki]

On the surface this sounds like a great vision for Adelaide, and I'll be the first to jump up and say yes take control from the parklands away from ACC, build a Fed Square type precint, build a sporting precint etc.

However, IMO, Hamilton-Smith has just merely using the west parklands situation to come up with a list of ideas that he thinks will make him popular.

They're clearly superficial, poorly thought-out ideas, with no thought put into issues such as costs, practiability, etc. Case in point is when he claims it'll be better redeveloping the RAH than building the Marj. Last time I saw the RAH the place was falling apart - literally. It would be better off building a new state-of-the-art hospital than renovating a run-down hospital that would probably fall apart during any renovations anyway.

 

[Southerntakeover]

Finally some vision for Adelaide. Has my vote.

Knowing that you're one of the few who still wanted Howard as our Pm, i somehow think that you'd vote Liberal anyway.

 

[Farmy]

Build a stadium on ****ter park, two problems, one solution.

 

[Jars458]

How will any of this be paid for?

Libs are on record as saying stamp duty land tax and pay-roll tax are too high?

Plenty of vision, no realism.

 

[KingsCrow]

HAHAHA. This is the happiest day of my life (not really). Adelaide needs forward thinking planning. THIS IS A PLAN. Changes can be made, but its a plan my friends. At least they have a map, when they build something it must work together as a plan. NO one stop hospitals with no forward thinking. I argued for 66pages on the AAMI thread, and now thank god its been delivered. No more Marj!


The Liberals have my vote if they stick to this plan.

 

[Southerntakeover]

Ahh, the Simpsons werent far wrong.

'We'll call it the Matlock expressway!'

 

[noddy]

Smith has been making statements like this since he became leader of the state Libs.

Well & good to have plenty of vision & eye-catching vote grabbing policies but where are the costings ?

 

[jo172]

They had my vote anyway but I am now considering voting for them twice under an assumed identity.

 

[Dogga79]

HAHAHA. This is the happiest day of my life (not really). Adelaide needs forward thinking planning. THIS IS A PLAN. Changes can be made, but its a plan my friends. At least they have a map, when they build something it must work together as a plan. NO one stop hospitals with no forward thinking. I argued for 66pages on the AAMI thread, and now thank god its been delivered. No more Marj!


The Liberals have my vote if they stick to this plan.

Agreed. Finally we have a credible opposition in S.A. Not that I dislike Rann, I voted for him last election. I like the direction of the Liberals vision and I think Hamilton-Smith would make a good premier. As far as how it would be paid for I wouldn't be too concerned. Liberals always pride themselves at balancing the books and being responsible spenders.

 

[Farmy]

Not building that stupid hospital on the railyards is worth my vote.

 

[jo172]

Lets construct the stadium out of ripped up tram lines using the money saved for the Marj!

 

[KingsCrow]

Lets construct the stadium out of ripped up tram lines using the money saved for the Marj!

If he touchs the trams.

He dies

 

[KingsCrow]

Whats the point in Building world class faciltiies, Federation Sq type stuff in the CBD if the only way to get around is by car.

Introduce a congestion tax to pay for more Tram lines around the city

 

[NikkiNoo]

Whats the point in Building world class faciltiies, Federation Sq type stuff in the CBD if the only way to get around is by car.

Introduce a congestion tax to pay for more Tram lines around the city

What's the point in building world class sporting facilities and Federation Sq type stuff if people get injured and we have a sub standard hospital?

Stuff the stadium - public hospitals and other public amenities are more important.

 

[Southerntakeover]

What's the point in building world class sporting facilities and Federation Sq type stuff if people get injured and we have a sub standard hospital?

Dont bring common sense into this.

 

[AC07]

I am leaning towards a new hospital if it is that bad but don't think it should be where the rail yards are. This is the perfect area for a entertainment precint. It is directly connected to the transport system which should be taken advantage of for public access and tourism. Putting a hospital there is not very attractive and would ruin that part of the city.

Definatley agree that the parklands need to run by the government to get the parklands in the east in to shape where it can used and also profitable. EG. Permanent structures for motorsport, Horse Racing and other annual events EG. Food and Wine Festivals and Music Festivals.

I agree we do not need another stadium. However if the government could come to an arrangement with the SANFL owned AAMI (which is why it will never happen) then I am all for it. Build it right along the train/tram network in the west end with an entertainment area along side it.

We definatley need an update of the rail system. This is long overdue. Some big money needs to spent in this city. With the boom on it's way, now is a good time.

All in all the annoucement is good news as it will hopefully get labour spending and looking at similar plans. Would be happy to stick with Labour if they have a smart progressive plan for our City.

 

[Southerntakeover]

I want them to leave the Parklands alone. As far as im concerned thats public land, and im sick and tired of seeing public land given to private enterprises for their profit, and their profit alone.

As far as a new stadium goes...

Who'll play there? The SANFL hasnt expressed desire for a new stadium, and neither has the SACA...

 

[NikkiNoo]

I am leaning towards a new hospital if it is that bad but don't think it should be where the rail yards are. This is the perfect area for a entertainment precint. It is directly connected to the transport system which should be taken advantage of for public access and tourism. Putting a hospital there is not very attractive and would ruin that part of the city.

It is that desperate and where else can it go? It needs to be in the city somewhere and really that is the only place that I can see as available and would work.