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Well that's about as likely to get off the ground as a lead sinker.

Anyone involved with it seen hotel prices up there recently? You can buy a big mac meal for the same price as a night in a 5 star hotel in Cairns.

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http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/ar ... _news.html
Provide us the funds to build it
ANTHONY TEMPLETON | August 17th, 2013

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THIS is the first look at new plans for Townsville's proposed superstadium and convention centre in the CBD.

The superstadium, to be built on the southern fringe of the CBD near Dean and Saunders streets, will include a 30,000-seat outdoor sporting stadium and an indoor capacity of 6000 people for entertainment events, basketball games, conferences and functions.

It will also include world-class facilities for players, 125 corporate boxes including 25 completely enclosed from the weather, convenient access to parking and an integrated precinct with a hotel, restaurants and retail businesses.

The combined facility would cost $300 million to build and could be ready to host games and business functions within four years.

The next Federal Government would have to commit $150 million, or half, to get the project off the ground, with the pressure then falling on the State Government to commit to providing adequate sporting and entertainment facilities for North Queensland.

Any funding commitment from Labor or the LNP would be split over four years and require $15 million in the first year, followed by $35 million and $50 million in each of the final two years.

Under the 50-50 funding split between state and federal governments, which is standard practice for major sporting facilities, Townsville ratepayers would be spared any financial pain but would gain access to a world-class stadium and entertainment centre in the heart of the city.

The latest round of the federal Regional Development Australia Fund has $200 million to spend on major projects so funding for major sporting and entertainment projects is available and being spent in other areas of Australia.

Townsville now needs to unite and pressure both sides of politics to ensure the superstadium gets built and provides an economic stimulus for the city during what are expected to be a lacklustre few years for North Queensland.

Herbert is one of the most marginal seats in the country and with all the pork flying around Australia, the Bulletin believes Townsville's political wannabes need to demonstrate their ability to bring home the bacon if they want to represent the city.

Planning has already been done and all that is required to kickstart the project is an injection of funds.

The superstadium and convention centre would be the premier sporting, business and entertainment centre in northern Australia.

Research conducted in the planning phase of the project found 76.5 per cent of Townsvillians wanted a new stadium and convention centre in the CBD.

The world-class facility would help attract the biggest sporting events in Australia, music acts from across the globe and major international business conferences, all of which bring millions of dollars into our local economy.

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http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/ar ... _news.html
City pledges fast-track for superstadium approval process
ANTHONY TEMPLETON | August 19th, 2013

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TOWNSVILLE City Council has promised to fast-track the approval process for the superstadium and convention centre project.

Initial plans have been drawn up for the $300 million sporting and entertainment project but detailed design work will need to be completed and submitted to the council before any building can take place.

Mayor Jenny Hill guaranteed the council would streamline the development approval process to prevent any unnecessary delays.

"It (the approval process) could be done within six months if all the planning work was submitted to us," she said.

"I think everybody in (the planning department) would be working as fast as possible because it's such a job-creating project.

"There will be absolutely no hold-ups from council whatsoever."

Cr Hill said the council would use any available options to support the project as long as it spared ratepayers .

"State and federal governments need to fund this project but there are a lot of things council can do to help and we will work with both governments to try and make that happen as soon as possible," she said.

"One thing we can look at doing is selling the land where the current (Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre) is on for any possible redevelopment of the casino."

The superstadium proposal shows the venue could be built on several adjacent sites in South Townsville, between Dean and Saunders streets, with the council owning some land in the area where the development is slated to start.

Cr Hill said the council would be willing to look at a land swap to help ensure the superstadium goes ahead.

"We have some land in that area but there has been no decision on the final preferred site," she said.

The council's manager of economic development, David Lynch, said there had already been planning done to accommodate a major sporting and entertainment facility in the CBD.

"The stadium is completely compliant with the CBD masterplan and the draft planning scheme," he said.

"It will be a great catalyst for further development in the CBD, particularly on the southern (bank) of Ross Creek."

He said the project was a great opportunity for either side of politics to show they were genuine about the North.

"This is the perfect project for either political party to back up their rhetoric about developing northern Australia," he said.

"Townsville is the biggest city in northern Australia and we have been short-changed by all governments for too long. We deserve a first-class sporting and entertainment facility ... "

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"The world-class facility would help attract the biggest sporting events in Australia"

Wow - the AFL, NRL and A-League GFs are all going to be held in Townsville! Plus SOO and Bledisloe Cup games!

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http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/ar ... _news.html
Benefits dwarf cost of superstadium
ANTHONY TEMPLETON | August 21st, 2013

BUILDING a superstadium and convention centre in the CBD has potential to inject $540 million into the North Queensland economy and create 700 jobs.

Economic analysis by AEC Group found the $300 million cost of building the superstadium would be complemented by the economic benefits delivered to Townsville and the region by completing the project.

During construction, the superstadium would create 700 full-time jobs and directly inject $68 million into the Townsville economy - in the forms of wages and invoices to businesses involved in the project.

After the project was completed, the stadium would provide long-term employment for 280 workers to cater for major sporting events, cultural shows, concerts, international conferences and trade shows.

The region would receive a flow-on benefit of $540 million from the superstadium due to increased spending and economic activity associated with the project.

AEC Group principal economist Carey Ramm said the superstadium project was needed to boost confidence during tough times.

"The region is being hit hard by the mining slowdown and many residents and businesses are doing it tough," he said.

"The closure of the copper refinery in 2016 will be another major hit.

"The construction of the superstadium will occur at just the right time to offset the impact of the refinery closure.

"It will help us rebalance the regional economy from the mining slowdown."

Mr Ramm said Brisbane and Canberra must deliver for North Queensland.

"State and federal governments have been funding these projects around Australia for the last decade and we have been making do with second rate and run-down facilities," he said.

"It is now time for government to invest in this essential community infrastructure and improve living standards in the North.

"A world-class convention centre might also be the catalyst for international flights back into Townsville."

The superstadium could also help boost property values in nearby suburbs.

CBD Taskforce chairman Craig Stack said the value of real estate in inner-city suburbs would likely increase if the superstadium was built.

"Having a brand new facility like that will drive up demand in areas surrounding the stadium," he said.

"It will attract a whole lot of other businesses like bars, restaurants, retail outlets and cafes. They are the sorts of things that improve the lifestyle in an area surrounding a stadium and make it attractive to live there."

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what space cadet kid with a calculator and some butchers' paper did those sums?

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Why would you build a city stadium in a city that isn't a city, doesn't have a real rail system, and for events whose fans will arrive on the back of Toyota Hiluxes anyway.

This is dumber than the CBD Stadium proposal for Canberra.

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dibo wrote:what space cadet kid with a calculator and some butchers' paper did those sums?
No need. They didn't specify a time frame for the 540 million. It's the easiest way to tell a bold faced lie and get away with it.

Yeah sure, 540 million. In 540 million years.

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It was a good chance to clad the building in 1300 teeth.

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yob wrote:
dibo wrote:what space cadet kid with a calculator and some butchers' paper did those sums?
No need. They didn't specify a time frame for the 540 million. It's the easiest way to tell a bold faced lie and get away with it.

Yeah sure, 540 million. In 540 million years.
I don't think that the new exhibition convention centre in Sydney is forecasting those kind of numbers.

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Since when has a 50-50 state/fed government funding split been standard practice for major sporting facilities?

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THE National Rugby League has committed to help fund the Townsville CBD super stadium and has released an advanced concept for the 25,000-seat arena.

In the strongest indication yet that the stadium is close to going ahead, NRL chief executive David Smith toured the proposed Ross Creek site on Saturday and said there could be no better location for the project.

Mr Smith (pictured) was in Townsville for the Cowboys’ elimination final win against the Brisbane Broncos and displayed concept art for the stadium in the club’s corporate suite.

The artwork shows a horseshoe-shaped stadium with an open end that can later be converted to more seating to boost capacity to 30,000.

With the designs near complete, the Bulletin understands the NRL plans to contribute about $10 million towards the stadium project, which is expected to cost about $186 million.

The stadium is part of a precinct being planned, which would include an integrated entertainment and convention centre and a centre of sporting excellence.

The total cost for the precinct is estimated at $316 million.

It is understood the State Government is poised to provide $150 million while Townsville City Council would take up the roadworks component, with an estimated value of $15 million.

That would leave an $11 million shortfall for the stadium component.

The council will also court the Queensland Rugby Union and Football Federation Australia for support, while lobbying continues to attract Federal Government support and funding.

Mr Smith said the stadium was a great opportunity for the city.

“I think it’s just it will be fantastic and will revolutionise the town,” he said. “The opportunity to have something so ingrained, right in the centre of town, that is for every part of the community is phenomenal.

http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/bu ... 7058352909

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$10 million from the NRL. That's twice the $5 million the AFL chipped in for the $450-$610 redevelopment of Adelaide Oval, to host twice as many teams and regular crowds over 50,000.


The NRL seriously needs to sharpen up its rent seeking strategy if it wants to play with the big boys.

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The AFL tipped in $12m for the Sydney Showground upgrade and eventually $13.3m for Metricon so $10m seems OK.

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any documents with the plan of this new stadium

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