Statement by Swans on SCG redevelopment: http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/n...0/default.aspx
Statement by Swans on SCG redevelopment: http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/n...0/default.aspx
The Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust announced this morning that Stage 2 of the SCG Redevelopment will begin in March this year and proceed through 2013. This involves a new stand ("pavilion") to replace the MA Noble, Bradman and Dally Messenger Stands.
Andrew Ireland has stated that the Club is already in discussion with the Trust about the impact.
I'm obviously excited about a new stand. We sit in the Messenger Stand and love the position, but don't like the through wind in winter! But I'm a little anxious as to where they are going to seat us in the meantime. We know at the moment that we have space around us where we can bring visitors (which is a definite possibility for 2012) but may not if we are relocated. Also, what will our viewing angle be like? I'd love to get somewhere similar at the end of the redevelopment.
Also, the Stands being replaced are a mix of Members' Reserve (with the dress code that goes with it) and allocated seating. How will that work out in the new stand?
Conrad
But if the Noble is knocked down, where will I sit!?
I would imagine people affected will be moved to the Trumper Stand.
..And the Swans are the Premiers...The Ultimate Team...The Ultimate Warriors. They have overcome the highly fancied Hawks in brilliant style. Sydney the 2012 Premiers - Gerard Whately ABC
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I just received an email from the club about it, so I'd imagine most RWOers will too. The club is supportive and is in discussions with the Trust about what it will mean for members. Considering we're their major tenant you'd hope that would be the case of course. I'd also hope we might have some influence over the naming of at least one of the grandstands.
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If there's one thing I hate, it's small minded sports administrators.
Surely you can have both!"It's not about extra seats. If I had my way, it would be a smaller capacity," chairman Rodney Cavalier told ABC Radio on Tuesday.
"The future of spectator sport is not in capacity but comfort for those who come.
"That's the trend across the world, especially in North America."
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I don't think the statement sounded as if the Swans had been notified long ago. There's more to this story.
..And the Swans are the Premiers...The Ultimate Team...The Ultimate Warriors. They have overcome the highly fancied Hawks in brilliant style. Sydney the 2012 Premiers - Gerard Whately ABC
Here it is Again! - Huddo SEN
I do hope that the demolition dust doesn't waft over our canapes in the Brewongle. Champers and dust is just so GWS.
Great timing for Primmy and Wardy with your move to our wonderful stand.
In memory of my little Staffy - Dicey, 17.06.2005 to 1.12.2011- I'll miss you mate.
The redevelopment has been in planning for some time as I was talking to an SCG official after the player presentation (in the indoor cricket nets) aftermatch last year. They were saying that it was likely to start happening after the completion of the cricket season. They did say that they would move people across to the Trumper stand for the football.
I think the last thing the Swans wanted to do was to bring stress to their supporters over Christmas and New Year and thus the announcement today by the trust.
In memory of my little Staffy - Dicey, 17.06.2005 to 1.12.2011- I'll miss you mate.
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