We miss out again on Stadium handout

[AshfieldBazza]

We are set to miss again on extra funding for stadium upgrade with Penrith getting first bite of the left over Stadium Australia money from cancelled Homebush upgrade

Panthers set to get brand new stadium as early as 2025

P.s not sure if I have posted this correctly?

 

[Sheikheagle]

I heard differently, they mentioned Penny and Brookie in the same breath on 7 news.

 

[Brissie Kid]

Says a blow to Manly, but story is not entirely clear all money is for Penrith and none for anyone else. Does seem to dismiss Kogarah (as Dragons only play 6 games anyway) and Liverpool (Dogs land only good for 15K ground).

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1405441537069260801

 

[MissKate]

Stupid ayres feathering his nest out at Penrith again

 

[The better Robbo]

Seems like Panthers will be the big winners but other teams should still have some benefits with the extra funding. Id expect we would still get some funds for a mini upgrade on top of the centre of excellence.

 

[pt73]

SMH says we won’t miss out but the Pamfers will go first but who knows if it will happen for us.

Ayres doing the same stuff as he did with the 24 million grant to their leagues club supposed to be for grassroots sport to which they used to build a car park and function centre.

 

[Jerry1]

Well, what did you expect..... fkn nepotism....

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Why is it nepotism?

 

[sheridanstand78]

Apparently there is 800 million available to build, re-build or upgrade suburban stadiums. My understand is the government were going to look at building 4 x mini bankwest designed stadiums and that Penrith was one of the locations chosen. It makes sense for the government to make Penrith one of them as its a marginal seat for the state government an its also a growing area of Sydney.

The case for Brookvale is strong. We need investment as our grandstands are 50 years, Jane Try, 42 years, Fulton Menzies and 26 years Ken Arthurson stand. The ground and facilities need an urgent facelift and hopefully Brooky will get some badly needed money soon.

I reside in Parramatta and the new stadium there is first class and the facilities are wonderful for spectators. I live to see the day that Brooky is upgraded to something like that as a club of 75 years of wonderful history I hope that we see out beloved Brooky get the upgrade it deserves so our club has a stable home moving forward.

Lets hope the state government do the right thing and get this done!

 

[Shoe1]

Why is it nepotism?

You’re right, it is bias.

 

[Shoe1]

Unless Ayers plans to employ his own family as Penrith Panthers.

 

[ManlyArmy]

Only a quarter of the $800m is going to Penrith and if it’s all approved.

Still leaves $600M for other grounds so no need to worry yet.

 

[MadMarcus]

Why is it nepotism?

Because everyone in Penrith is related

 

[pt73]

Only a quarter of the $800m is going to Penrith and if it’s all approved.

Still leaves $600M for other grounds so no need to worry yet.

That’s assuming it doesn’t run over budget like any other project involving the government.

 

[QueefRichards]

Imagine sinking that much money on the Panthers

Let's be honest, with Ivan Cleary as coach their premiership window will be well shut by the time the stadium is built

 

[Dan]

Next 2 years when we are on top we can challenge for a handout

 

[AshfieldBazza]

Hopefully we get something, it took years to get 30 odd million for what’s been built now.

 

[Jerry1]

Makes me puke. SFS, Para, now Penrith..

 

[Jerry1]

Why is it nepotism?

Looking after your mates..

 

[Leader of the Flock]

WTF is going on, I’m not a Northern Beaches resident, but haven’t the last 2 NSW Premiers and a recent PM come from the Northern Beaches.

Why isn’t the area getting some love from the NSW Treasury and a few dollars for Brookie?