Perth Stadium

[master bate]

Really not a fan of how it's surrounded by parklands, I guess that was the "aboriginal" theme they had to tie in there somewhere because it'll have native plants or some shit?

I think as long as the amenities and viewing angles are better nobody will really complain too much though. The design is a little boring but if it ends up looking like Allianz Arena we'll be golden.

The MCG is surrounded by a park and its nicer than Etihad being surrounded by multi story buildings.

Plus it looks like one side will be surrounded by car parking, the train station and the freeway. The other side is surrounded by the parklands and walk way to the footbridge across the river. So it will depend where you live and how you'll get to the stadium whether you end up in the park or not. It's not like you have to hike in through kilometers of park before you stumble across the stadium!

If your concern is lack of food, drink or night spots in the surrounding area that's probably reasonable but (aside from in the stadium itself) I guess it's wait and see if the surrounding areas like East Perth with the new footbridge end up serving the purpose. 60k people regularly leaving the area at opportune times for food and drink, I think the free market will take care of itself.

 

[Righteo]

The MCG is surrounded by a park and its nicer than Etihad being surrounded by multi story buildings.

Plus it looks like one side will be surrounded by car parking, the train station and the freeway. The other side is surrounded by the parklands and walk way to the footbridge across the river. So it will depend where you live and how you'll get to the stadium whether you end up in the park or not. It's not like you have to hike in through kilometers of park before you stumble across the stadium!

If your concern is lack of food, drink or night spots in the surrounding area that's probably reasonable but (aside from in the stadium itself) I guess it's wait and see if the surrounding areas like East Perth with the new footbridge end up serving the purpose. 60k people regularly leaving the area at opportune times for food and drink, I think the free market will take care of itself.

Just think it needs more retail/food/pub options to be the "hive" of activity on non-footy days that they've been boasting about for years now, doesn't look like it will be too vibrant on those days. I would have liked to see the Burswood peninsular filled out a bit more with some med/hi-rise developments I guess.

Also wondering if they're seriously going to be using the practice oval for parking as shown in the renders.

I am looking forward to seeing what effect this will have on East Perth's "vibrancy", place has been a cemetery for yonks.

 

[oak79]

The MCG is surrounded by a park and its nicer than Etihad being surrounded by multi story buildings.

Plus it looks like one side will be surrounded by car parking, the train station and the freeway.

That carpark looks to actually be the practice oval in other pictures. There's no visible carpark, although I believe there will be one under the stands. New information doesnt mention it though.

 

[finders]

People writing in the Perth Now comment section saying the money should be spent on more hospitals.

If those *** *s got their way NOTHING would ever be built apart from hospitals and schools!

 

[le dominateur]

Adelaide Oval cost over 500 million

Actual cost of the stadium was just over $400M, the SA Government bail out of the SACA cost $85M and the footbridge was over $40M.

 

[Bacon Warrior]

People writing in the Perth Now comment section saying the money should be spent on more hospitals.

lol wouldn't expect any less from those muppets.

 

[master bate]

Just think it needs more retail/food/pub options to be the "hive" of activity on non-footy days that they've been boasting about for years now, doesn't look like it will be too vibrant on those days. I would have liked to see the Burswood peninsular filled out a bit more with some med/hi-rise developments I guess.

Also wondering if they're seriously going to be using the practice oval for parking as shown in the renders.

I am looking forward to seeing what effect this will have on East Perth's "vibrancy", place has been a cemetery for yonks.

That's a good point. Neither the G nor Etihad do very well on non match days. Plenty of functions but not casual business. I think you can have parklands around the place and still get your retail and dining somewhere in the nearby area so I'm hopeful that natural progression makes it happen. Although more and more I've noticed how important it is to plan things. Us general public are much more suggestible than we'd like to think. It certainly does seem the casino are the biggest immediate real winners from a stadium right next door. Hopefully some more honest small businesses are as well.

 

[The_Reaper]

Actual cost of the stadium was just over $400M, the SA Government bail out of the SACA cost $85M and the footbridge was over $40M.

The footbridge and transport is included in this cost as well

 

[bradrowe#32]

Very impressive. Great to have a good stadium in a good location.

 

[blue harvest]

Do they have an automatic rule book dispenser at the turnstiles for Eagles fans?

 

[calaisking]

Do they have an automatic rule book dispenser at the turnstiles for Eagles fans?

It's strictly BYO rule books

Each seat will be fitted with an ejection button though, hence the open roof

 

[The_Reaper]

Do they have an automatic rule book dispenser at the turnstiles for Eagles fans?

Not our fault that Melburnians aren't passionate enough

 

[TooFar]

Should be great.

However it is very interesting to hear it is $40 million under budget before construction has even started. I would wait until the project is completed and all the variations have been added to the bill before proclaiming any budget wins.

 

[oak79]

Do they have an automatic rule book dispenser at the turnstiles for Eagles fans?

Applies to all teams - but if the coaches and the umpires don't know the rules, the fans have no chance anyway.

 

[Ned_Flanders]

Not our fault that Melburnians aren't passionate enough

boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[lmach]

Do they have an automatic rule book dispenser at the turnstiles for Eagles fans?

Brad Scott will be handing them out.

 

[Balance]

The model itself look unfinished and rusty. Look alright on the inside but the outside is very ugly.

 

[Illinois Nazi]

Brad Scott will be handing them out.

If he's not too scared to go there.

 

[Ned_Flanders]

Given the average age of the WCE member, I assume it has lots of ramps, hand rails in the loos, and the seats are the slim dusty lift chairs

 

[Papa G]

Ben Cousins can swim to the ground.

Does anyone else get a Close Encounters type feel to it?

 

[Righteo]

Given the average age of the WCE member, I assume it has lots of ramps, hand rails in the loos, and the seats are the slim dusty lift chairs

They'll also have people wandering around with baskets full of yarn to cater for the knitters.

 

[lmach]

It's also decked out with empty trophy cabinets so Freo don't get homesick.

 

[Kwality]

Professionals view:
http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/mega-perth-stadium-design-approved-dubbed-best-in

 

[Freo2012]

Do they have an automatic rule book dispenser at the turnstiles for Eagles fans?

They're also going to employ a wildlife ranger to ensure there are always ducks around the stadium - go to make their supporters feel comfortable going to and from the game given how their team performs

 

[lmach]

The shape of the stadium is going to create an amazing atmosphere. Imagine 60,000 at a derby final (50/50 crowd).