Ramrod
Reserve Grader
Brookvale Oval's new stand held up over the line
7 APR 12
THE revamped Jane Try Stand at Brookvale Oval will not be ready for the Sea Eagles’ first home game against Penrith on Monday night - and probably won’t be completed for another month.
Warringah Mayor Michael Regan said wet weather had delayed work on the the stand and the new Eagles Nest Cafe.
“Despite a mammoth effort by contractors, the record wet weather has delayed the stand extension and kiosk upgrade by about a month,†Cr Regan said.
A council spokeswoman said refreshments would still be available from temporary vans and other bars on the grounds.
Sea Eagles chief operating officer David Perry apologised in a statement on the team’s website.
“We sincerely apologise for this unexpected delay, but let me assure you, the new facilities will be worth the wait - a better experience for our corporate partners and fans,†he said.
Mr Perry said the new corporate facilities would not be ready until round nine, when the Sea Eagles play the Raiders on May 6.
The state government and Warringah Council are funding the $10 million facelift of the ground.
Cr Regan said workers had completed the last major concrete pour for the stand and seating would soon go in.
“Fans may also notice the whole stadium has been given a massive clean, general face lift and the field looks absolutely fantastic,†he said.
THE WORKS
>Extension to the Jane Try Stand by two bays, which will provide:
>260 undercover, flip-up seats.
>New corporate suites accommodating 200 fans.
>Disability access improvements.
>A larger kiosk to reduce waiting times.
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/held-up-over-the-line/
7 APR 12
THE revamped Jane Try Stand at Brookvale Oval will not be ready for the Sea Eagles’ first home game against Penrith on Monday night - and probably won’t be completed for another month.
Warringah Mayor Michael Regan said wet weather had delayed work on the the stand and the new Eagles Nest Cafe.
“Despite a mammoth effort by contractors, the record wet weather has delayed the stand extension and kiosk upgrade by about a month,†Cr Regan said.
A council spokeswoman said refreshments would still be available from temporary vans and other bars on the grounds.
Sea Eagles chief operating officer David Perry apologised in a statement on the team’s website.
“We sincerely apologise for this unexpected delay, but let me assure you, the new facilities will be worth the wait - a better experience for our corporate partners and fans,†he said.
Mr Perry said the new corporate facilities would not be ready until round nine, when the Sea Eagles play the Raiders on May 6.
The state government and Warringah Council are funding the $10 million facelift of the ground.
Cr Regan said workers had completed the last major concrete pour for the stand and seating would soon go in.
“Fans may also notice the whole stadium has been given a massive clean, general face lift and the field looks absolutely fantastic,†he said.
THE WORKS
>Extension to the Jane Try Stand by two bays, which will provide:
>260 undercover, flip-up seats.
>New corporate suites accommodating 200 fans.
>Disability access improvements.
>A larger kiosk to reduce waiting times.
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/held-up-over-the-line/