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Sea Eagles CEO Stephen Humphreys has revealed some good news on the long-awaited Lottoland upgrade in an exclusive interview.
Jon Geddes, Manly Daily
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December 10, 2019 2:25pm
New Sea Eagles CEO Stephen Humphreys has revealed the long-awaited undercover 3500 seat grandstand and state of the art Centre of Excellence at Lottoland are set to be completed towards the end of 2021.
He delivered the good news to fans in an extensive interview with the Manly Daily after one month in the job. .
“We have received some very generous funding from the State Government and Federal Government to build a new grandstand on the northern (scoreboard) end and will also house the club’s centre of excellence,” Humphreys said
“I know that has been talked about for a long time but it is actually getting close to reality.
“We have got the funding, we have lodged the DA and we are working through that approval process for what we want to do.”
Humphreys was very hopeful of breaking the soil in the middle of next year and if that happens it would be a 12-18 month job.
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“That is really exciting, that is a significant investment, it will improve the convenience and comfort for people coming to the ground and also reinforce our home- both our (NRL) team and our administrative team will be based there,” he said.
“All going well the vision is that at some point towards the end of 2021 we would be in that complex including the new stand.”
The club would still maintain a satellite operation in their current headquarters at the Sydney Academy of Sport.
No home games would be moved from Lottoland during the construction but there may be restricted access to that area and the scoreboard would be relocated.
The new grandstand is seen as the first stage in the long overdue transformation of the run down facility.
“Beyond that we do want to create a very modern first class facility at Lottoland and we are very buoyed by the comments from (ARL Commission Chairman) Peter V’landys at his first press conference when he talked about his belief in suburban venues and the need to upgrade those and make sure they become a permanent feature of rugby league at the highest level,” Humphreys said.
“And it was even better to hear that the No. 1 on his priority list was Lottoland.
“I have already a follow up conversation with Peter and he is very committed to that and is lending his support so I look forward to working with him and Todd (Greenberg, NRL CEO) on that possibility through the course of next year.’
Jon Geddes, Manly Daily
Subscriber only
|
December 10, 2019 2:25pm
New Sea Eagles CEO Stephen Humphreys has revealed the long-awaited undercover 3500 seat grandstand and state of the art Centre of Excellence at Lottoland are set to be completed towards the end of 2021.
He delivered the good news to fans in an extensive interview with the Manly Daily after one month in the job. .
“We have received some very generous funding from the State Government and Federal Government to build a new grandstand on the northern (scoreboard) end and will also house the club’s centre of excellence,” Humphreys said
“I know that has been talked about for a long time but it is actually getting close to reality.
“We have got the funding, we have lodged the DA and we are working through that approval process for what we want to do.”
Humphreys was very hopeful of breaking the soil in the middle of next year and if that happens it would be a 12-18 month job.
The
“That is really exciting, that is a significant investment, it will improve the convenience and comfort for people coming to the ground and also reinforce our home- both our (NRL) team and our administrative team will be based there,” he said.
“All going well the vision is that at some point towards the end of 2021 we would be in that complex including the new stand.”
The club would still maintain a satellite operation in their current headquarters at the Sydney Academy of Sport.
No home games would be moved from Lottoland during the construction but there may be restricted access to that area and the scoreboard would be relocated.
The new grandstand is seen as the first stage in the long overdue transformation of the run down facility.
“Beyond that we do want to create a very modern first class facility at Lottoland and we are very buoyed by the comments from (ARL Commission Chairman) Peter V’landys at his first press conference when he talked about his belief in suburban venues and the need to upgrade those and make sure they become a permanent feature of rugby league at the highest level,” Humphreys said.
“And it was even better to hear that the No. 1 on his priority list was Lottoland.
“I have already a follow up conversation with Peter and he is very committed to that and is lending his support so I look forward to working with him and Todd (Greenberg, NRL CEO) on that possibility through the course of next year.’
HappilyManly
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The report recommended that the proposed Centre of Excellence and grandstand site can be made suitable for the proposed development provided that the following is implemented:
• The data gaps are addressed;
• A Remedial Action Plan (RAP) and Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) are prepared;
• A Validation Report is prepared on completion of the remediation works; and
• In the event capping and containment method of remediation is adopted that long term Environmental Management Plan be prepared for the site. Recommendation APPROVAL -subject to conditions
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• The data gaps are addressed;
• A Remedial Action Plan (RAP) and Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) are prepared;
• A Validation Report is prepared on completion of the remediation works; and
• In the event capping and containment method of remediation is adopted that long term Environmental Management Plan be prepared for the site. Recommendation APPROVAL -subject to conditions
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Click on Documents to read the Environmental Report
HappilyManly
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They'll have to throw another storey on top for our trophy cabinet. Maybe two stories.
HappilyManly
Journey Man
I found it a strange design as there is a steep hill at the back and those dwellings would not be blocked by another level
But once a DA is approved the plans seem to change and often 😛
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Manly Seagles .........38000 club members
Broncos ....................34795
Rabbits ......................29653
Eels ............................25600
Storm .........................25200
Cow boys ...................21020
and the rest .......
WE CAN DO IT !!!
Bring it on!!
Terry Zarsoff
First Grader
Bring what on? Brookvale Oval, 1960?
I highly doubt that the COE is part of an integrated design - just one part of a full development. DA has been submitted, funding is there and there will be no delays in my opinion
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So this is what 50 million pounds gets you in the way of a training facility. What do you think? The seaeagles would be awesome with this.
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HappilyManly
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Objections by Parks and Reserves 😱
Jan 7th under DOCUMENTS
Objections by Landscapes Jan 2nd
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The proposed replanting of some trees within the site and adjoining parkland is not considered suitable to compensate for the loss of the trees proposed and the locations indicated bear no resemblance to the existing formal avenue planting that would be removed. The proposed locations, particularly those in the narrow area between the ramp structure on the eastern side, are not likely to enable growth to maturity. At this stage, the proposal is not supported with regard to Landscape issues.
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It is considered that in term of park assets, relocation of such a proposal to the eastern hill limits any impact to recreational use of Brookvale Park, with minimal impact to public passive recreational land. The eastern hill is unlikely to result in tree loss and currently exists with limited public passive recreation value, with the portion of land between the eastern embankment and Pine Avenue offering pedestrian access through this portion, without any other existing recreational value. The proposal is therefore unsupported.
Note: Should you have any concerns with the referral comments above, please discuss these with the Responsible Officer.
Jan 7th under DOCUMENTS
Objections by Landscapes Jan 2nd
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The proposed replanting of some trees within the site and adjoining parkland is not considered suitable to compensate for the loss of the trees proposed and the locations indicated bear no resemblance to the existing formal avenue planting that would be removed. The proposed locations, particularly those in the narrow area between the ramp structure on the eastern side, are not likely to enable growth to maturity. At this stage, the proposal is not supported with regard to Landscape issues.
....
It is considered that in term of park assets, relocation of such a proposal to the eastern hill limits any impact to recreational use of Brookvale Park, with minimal impact to public passive recreational land. The eastern hill is unlikely to result in tree loss and currently exists with limited public passive recreation value, with the portion of land between the eastern embankment and Pine Avenue offering pedestrian access through this portion, without any other existing recreational value. The proposal is therefore unsupported.
Note: Should you have any concerns with the referral comments above, please discuss these with the Responsible Officer.
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Terry Zarsoff
First Grader
I don’t think that objection represents a showstopper. Not uncommon in applications like this for one group within the approving body to throw in their two bob’s worth, opposing the proposal based on their own remit.
I blame the wheel, he said if we emailed...he promised it'd pass!!!!!! (kidding)
Anyway, sharpen those pencils and get some more trees planted. Tah Dah!
Anyway, sharpen those pencils and get some more trees planted. Tah Dah!
I think Trump is going to plant a trillion trees, should be OK.
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