Mac Point Stadium! - "Tas Says Yes!"

[The Blue Weirdo]

We're almost there but not quite yet.

Good Luck

 

[Hodgey 15]

Mac Point stadium appears on Google Maps despite not yet being built

The map listing has created excitement in the ‘yes stadium’ Facebook group…

pulsetasmania.com.au

 

[Dogman 1]

I'm not sure on the laws but is it possible for the federal government to override state government on the stadium.?

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

I'm not sure on the laws but is it possible for the federal government to override state government on the stadium.?

No they don't have any planning laws that override state laws.

But they do have $240m contribution that they can control, that they can say will only pony up if xyz happens.

When the northern half of MCG was redeveloped between 2002-06 for the Commonwealth Games the feds were going to make a $70m contribution to the $434m cost, but because Grollo signed a work place agreement with CFMEU, that Johnny Howard and his government mates didn't like, they pulled the pin on the $70m contribution, which I think Bracks replaced and a gave a bit more as well. $90m figure comes to mind.

 

[The_Wookie]

No they don't have any planning laws that override state laws.

But they do have $240m contribution that they can control, that they can say will only pony up if xyz happens.

When the northern half of MCG was redeveloped between 2002-06 for the Commonwealth Games the feds were going to make a $70m contribution to the $434m cost, but because Grollo signed a work place agreement with CFMEU, that Johnny Howard and his government mates didn't like, they pulled the pin on the $70m contribution, which I think Bracks replaced and a gave a bit more as well. $90m figure comes to mind.

its exactly what happrened.

 

[Hodgey 15]

'Cannot turn back': Tasmanian government responds to scathing Hobart stadium report

The state government response to last month's scathing report from the planning commission says that while "change can be challenging", the "dream of a Tasmanian team representing our state in the AFL and AFLW is now within reach — we cannot turn back".

www.abc.net.au

 

[Hodgey 15]

MPs to get look at draft Macquarie Point stadium order this week

‘It will be a take-it-or-leave-it deal once the order reaches parliament’…

pulsetasmania.com.au

 

[Never 9th]

'Cannot turn back': Tasmanian government responds to scathing Hobart stadium report

The state government response to last month's scathing report from the planning commission says that while "change can be challenging", the "dream of a Tasmanian team representing our state in the AFL and AFLW is now within reach — we cannot turn back".

www.abc.net.au

By state political reporter Lucy MacDonald

- instantly dismiss

she's been so anti stadium since day 1

 

[Reginald Perrin]

By state political reporter Lucy MacDonald

- instantly dismiss

she's been so anti stadium since day 1

I still don't understand why the TPC had any say at all on the economics of the project. That's not the role of a planning commission as economic viability is not a planning concern.

 

[Hodgey 15]

Macquarie Point stadium decision set for December as key dates locked in

MPs and MLCs will soon face a yes-or-no decision on an order…

pulsetasmania.com.au

 

[Truetiger]

Macquarie Point stadium decision set for December as key dates locked in

MPs and MLCs will soon face a yes-or-no decision on an order…

pulsetasmania.com.au

Surely it will be approved, otherwise, what developer would want to come to Tasmania if this is the reaction?

 

[Hodgey 15]

 

[Hodgey 15]

MPs get first look at draft $1.13b Macquarie Point stadium order

The 153-page document sets out a long list of conditions…

pulsetasmania.com.au

 

[Islander]

The CEO of football Tasmania has today come out on Sen Tasmania saying a possible A league team will now be based at Mac Point. He also said the ground could also host Socceroos and Matilda games.

 

[Islander]

I had someone recently tell me they wouldn't get the stadium built for any less that $2 billion. I would be interested to know what people's opinions are on this,I personally struggle to see a 23,000 seat stadium costing that much although I know the roof is expected to cost over $200 million alone.

 

[kalex6251]

The CEO of football Tasmania has today come out on Sen Tasmania saying a possible A league team will now be based at Mac Point. He also said the ground could also host Socceroos and Matilda games.

this would set up a conflict re playing surface in the event cricket go all in on the venue

 

[Professor Knowall]

this would set up a conflict re playing surface in the event cricket go all in on the venue

... which in turn could pressure cricket to finally commit to go all in on the venue now, instead of its present dithering, equivocating half-in, half-out stance ... or they may risk missing out altogether in favour of an A-League team, and as the years roll by, be stuck with an increasingly isolated and antiquated Bellerive Oval.

 

[2 eazy]

If this went to a vote to the public what do you think their response will be? If the people dont want it then no stadium should happen.

 

[BoomerRoo]

Interesting findings by the Coordinator-General John Perry, who says "Macquarie Point stadium would be an economic boon for Tasmania"

 

[Jazny]

If this went to a vote to the public what do you think their response will be? If the people dont want it then no stadium should happen.

In Australia we elect officials to do that for us so we don't have to have a referendum on every single issue and policy.

 

[2 eazy]

In Australia we elect officials to do that for us so we don't have to have a referendum on every single issue and policy.

Feel this issue should be up to the people

 

[Hodgey 15]

Interesting findings by the Coordinator-General John Perry, who says "Macquarie Point stadium would be an economic boon for Tasmania"

This guy isn't some government lackie either. He's well credentialled based on article in The Mercury (former European business planning manager for American Airlines).

And it was an independent report he initiated himself after “watching the claims and counterclaims, questionable inclusions, and startling omissions” from debate around team and stadium.

 

[sherb]

Feel this issue should be up to the people

And the people spoke - at the July 19th election, at which the stadium was very much a hot issue.

Both Labor and Liberal parties went to the election supporting the project. Between them they got 65.74% of the votes.

As Jazny pointed out, that is how our system works - we vote for parties/candidates based on policy, without the need for separate public votes on individual projects or proposals.

Results of the 2025 Tasmanian state election - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[threenewpadlocks]

In Australia we elect officials to do that for us so we don't have to have a referendum on every single issue and policy.

And in theory those officials are more expert or listen to expert with processes in place to get that information to the officials rather than the general public.

 

[Islander]

I don't think the report released today by John Perry doe's the stadium case much justice unfortunately. He did not include how much it will cost annually to pay off the $1 billion odd and also didn't include expected maintenance and running costs.