Opinion New AFC HQ: We're on like Donkey Kong!

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You're thinking about the brickworks, not kings

Other side of the road was a quarry, might have my timing wrong it could have been 60s and early 70's
but where those houses are standing today there was a quarry

 

[cleanhands]

Other side of the road was a quarry, might have my timing wrong it could have been 60s and early 70's
but where those houses are standing today there was a quarry

Are you thinking of the old PGH bricks quarry?

 

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Are you thinking of the old PGH bricks quarry?

one next to the oval

 

[feenix67]

Other side of the road was a quarry, might have my timing wrong it could have been 60s and early 70's
but where those houses are standing today there was a quarry

Yeah that's not where we are talking about.

 

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Yeah that's not where we are talking about.

Probably right it has been years

 

[kirky]

one next to the oval

Thebarton Oval and its surrounds use to be called the “pug hole” by opposition supporters and I’m specifically referring to Sturt supporters when we played at Unley. Told numerous occasions to go back to the pug hole we came from.

 

[Caputo]

Worried that some of the government grants expire or are taken off the table as 'change of governments' trying to claw back spending of previous election promises. Saw the sign of kids where will I play answer you won't as you're on your XBox.

 

[George CantStandYa]

Article on Adelaide Now for those that have access

 

[Jetafl]

Article on Adelaide Now for those that have access

Former West Torrens Mayor John Trainer backs Adelaide Crows Thebarton Oval plans​

A former long-time mayor says he can smell “an artificially generated controversy” over the Crows’ Thebarton Oval HQ plan, in a veiled attack. Take our poll.

@paulstarick

less than 2 min read
October 25, 2022 - 11:59AM

Former longserving West Torrens mayor John Trainer says he can “clearly smell an artificially generated controversy” over the Adelaide Crows’ Thebarton Oval redevelopment proposal, declaring he cannot see “any genuine widespread community groundswell of opposition”.
Issuing a veiled attack on West Torrens Council election candidates hijacking the issue for political purposes, Mr Trainer endorsed the Crows’ $80m plans for new headquarters at the inner-western Adelaide precinct.
Mr Trainer, West Torrens mayor from 2000 to 2018, said he believed an overwhelming silent majority was in favour of the project, despite residents expressing concern at the council’s consultation process, parking, traffic and open-space access.

Mr Trainer, who also was state parliament Speaker from 1986-90 and a Labor MP for 14 years, argued the community would benefit from upgrades to the oval and adjacent Kings Reserve.
“There are another 60,000-plus residents of West Torrens who were not present at either of the two recent council meetings or at the public meeting,” Mr Trainer told The Advertiser.
“Those silent majority residents will all benefit from the creation of two substantial recreational facilities, that will predominantly be open for them to use but that will be built without the local community having to foot the bill.
“I cannot see any genuine widespread community groundswell of opposition across West Torrens. But I can clearly smell an artificially generated controversy.”

Adelaide Crows chairman John Olsen, a former Liberal premier, has declared the Crows wanted to deliver a sports and community hub that ensured “local residents have access to what will be a new and improved precinct” and vowed about $45m of the $80m-plus project cost would be spent on “infrastructure that benefits the community”.
West Torrens Mayor Michael Coxon in October said the consultation process would continue until a decision could be made in March, April or May 2023.

“The Adelaide Football Club have been very clear that if this matter gets to the masterplan stage they will seek to engage with the community and have community representation in the development of the masterplan,” he said.
The Crows in August revealed plans for the 9.1ha Thebarton site including two AFL-size grounds – one equivalent to Adelaide Oval and another like the MCG.
The plans also included “more member and fan-focused areas, such as an interactive museum and cafe, along with greater on-site carparking options”.

 

[Eagleboy2011]

Former West Torrens Mayor John Trainer backs Adelaide Crows Thebarton Oval plans​

A former long-time mayor says he can smell “an artificially generated controversy” over the Crows’ Thebarton Oval HQ plan, in a veiled attack. Take our poll.
@paulstarick

less than 2 min read
October 25, 2022 - 11:59AM

Former longserving West Torrens mayor John Trainer says he can “clearly smell an artificially generated controversy” over the Adelaide Crows’ Thebarton Oval redevelopment proposal, declaring he cannot see “any genuine widespread community groundswell of opposition”.
Issuing a veiled attack on West Torrens Council election candidates hijacking the issue for political purposes, Mr Trainer endorsed the Crows’ $80m plans for new headquarters at the inner-western Adelaide precinct.
Mr Trainer, West Torrens mayor from 2000 to 2018, said he believed an overwhelming silent majority was in favour of the project, despite residents expressing concern at the council’s consultation process, parking, traffic and open-space access.

Mr Trainer, who also was state parliament Speaker from 1986-90 and a Labor MP for 14 years, argued the community would benefit from upgrades to the oval and adjacent Kings Reserve.
“There are another 60,000-plus residents of West Torrens who were not present at either of the two recent council meetings or at the public meeting,” Mr Trainer told The Advertiser.
“Those silent majority residents will all benefit from the creation of two substantial recreational facilities, that will predominantly be open for them to use but that will be built without the local community having to foot the bill.
“I cannot see any genuine widespread community groundswell of opposition across West Torrens. But I can clearly smell an artificially generated controversy.”

Adelaide Crows chairman John Olsen, a former Liberal premier, has declared the Crows wanted to deliver a sports and community hub that ensured “local residents have access to what will be a new and improved precinct” and vowed about $45m of the $80m-plus project cost would be spent on “infrastructure that benefits the community”.
West Torrens Mayor Michael Coxon in October said the consultation process would continue until a decision could be made in March, April or May 2023.

“The Adelaide Football Club have been very clear that if this matter gets to the masterplan stage they will seek to engage with the community and have community representation in the development of the masterplan,” he said.
The Crows in August revealed plans for the 9.1ha Thebarton site including two AFL-size grounds – one equivalent to Adelaide Oval and another like the MCG.
The plans also included “more member and fan-focused areas, such as an interactive museum and cafe, along with greater on-site carparking options”.

I just finish listening to Leon Byner talking to John Trainor. A very good interview. He just expressed his opinion and didn't want to get involved in the politics and said the current mayor can do that talking. Mentioned a lot of complaints were not true. Mentioned one complaint that someone's son enjoyed playing on some equipment although that was removed 5 years ago and is being replaced anyway.
Interesting observation was its council elections time, and he thinks a nationwide push by trying to get greens candidates into all councils.
One thing he said was ratepayer will have a once in a lifetime facility paid for by others in place that will raise the home values of locals as well as having more open areas.
If someone can get the interview, it makes a good listen to.

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

haven't found the link to audio

 

[Cap]

haven't found the link to audio

Sounds like trouble makers really.

 

[FR0GGY]

Sounds like trouble makers really.

Maybe they are worried it will take them longer to get to work

 

[Jetafl]

If Port relocated to Torrensville would property prices jump 10% or would you see a lot more cars jacked up on bricks and the guy that owns the local security shutters joint profits sore by 100%?

 

[Dc9798]

Open letter from West Torrens Mayor Coxon answering some concerns regarding the AFC proposal to lease the Thebby Oval precinct

Open letter from Mayor Coxon

Mayor Coxon has released an open letter regarding the proposal from Adelaide Football club to lease Thebarton Oval Precinct.

www.westtorrens.sa.gov.au

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[Slippery Pete]

Open letter from West Torrens Mayor Coxon answering some concerns regarding the AFC proposal to lease the Thebby Oval precinct

Open letter from Mayor Coxon

Mayor Coxon has released an open letter regarding the proposal from Adelaide Football club to lease Thebarton Oval Precinct.

www.westtorrens.sa.gov.au

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That letter is the most work any local Council has done in about 20 years.

 

[1970crow]

Open letter from West Torrens Mayor Coxon answering some concerns regarding the AFC proposal to lease the Thebby Oval precinct

Open letter from Mayor Coxon

Mayor Coxon has released an open letter regarding the proposal from Adelaide Football club to lease Thebarton Oval Precinct.

www.westtorrens.sa.gov.au

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Whack!

 

[George CantStandYa]

So what will they whinge about now?

 

[StonesThrow]

They've got a genuine reason to complain about the pathetic car parking infrastructure set up at the brickworks.

 

[cleanhands]

So what will they whinge about now?

Someone buried their cat on the reserve and don’t want it disturbed

 

[Jetafl]

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Crows reveal new tactic for Thebarton Oval HQ​

Adelaide Crows vow ‘extensive and meaningful’ community engagement to ease concerns over Thebarton HQ plan​

The Adelaide Crows have announced a new tactic to get their bid for a new HQ at Thebarton Oval over the line, after outcry from some nearby residents.
Paul StarickEditor At Large

@paulstarick

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November 4, 2022 - 5:16PM
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THE ADVERTISER | 01:17 Adelaide Crows reveal new Thebarton home​

The Adelaide Football Club’s new headquarters at Thebarton Oval will include a “world-class” facility for the team – and the community.
The Adelaide Crows are vowing to conduct “extensive and meaningful community engagement” in a bid to soothe residents’ concerns about the club’s plan to build headquarters at Thebarton Oval.
In a letter to West Torrens Council, Crows chief Tim Silvers outlines a Community Engagement Plan, declaring this a crucial step in formulating a draft master plan for the inner-western Oval and adjacent Kings Reserve.
Mr Silvers says this will include written material in numerous languages, face-to-face sessions, an online survey and a purpose-built website.
Premier Peter Malinauskas has urged a balance between the Crows’ $80m plans and community interests, following residents expressing concern at the consultation process, parking, traffic and open-space access.
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Artist impressions of the Crows’ proposed new base at Thebarton Oval. CREDIT: City Collective
“We will reach out to interested and affected residents and groups, including but not limited to, sporting clubs, schools and local traders,” Mr Silvers, the Crows’ chief executive officer says.
“By doing so, these important stakeholders will be kept informed and feedback will be taken into account in the master plan.
“We know that quality, publicly accessible space is a high priority. We also believe our proposal – once fully designed and viewed in its entirety – will provide access to more green space than ever before.”
The Crows in August revealed plans for the 9.1ha site including two AFL-size grounds – one equivalent to Adelaide Oval and another like the MCG.
The plans also included “more member and fan-focused areas, such as an interactive museum and cafe, along with greater on-site carparking options”.
In his letter to the council, Mr Silvers says the club looks forward to having representation on the council’s Masterplan Advisory Group, as well as receiving input from residents, elected members and council staff.
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“In addition, our own initiatives will also seek to increase our understanding of local sentiment, ensure we take a well-informed approach to formulating our master plan, and ultimately deliver better outcomes,” he says.
“This is an intergenerational project and we must get it right.”

Artist impressions of the Crows’ proposed HQ on game day. CREDIT: City Collective
Mr Silvers adds to previous acknowledgments by the club of the importance of “quality, publicly accessible space”, arguing the Crows’ proposal will “provide more access to green space than ever before”.
He also argues fears about traffic congestion would be eased by the state government’s commitment for a direct entry and exit to the precinct from South Rd.
West Torrens Mayor Michael Coxon in October said the consultation process would continue until a decision could be made in March, April or May 2023.

 

[FR0GGY]

They've got a genuine reason to complain about the pathetic car parking infrastructure set up at the brickworks.

Whats wrong with it? Not enough?

 

[brucetiki]

Whats wrong with it? Not enough?

The main issue is there’s only one access point in and and out of the shopping centre, meaning it’s often quite congested getting in/out of the shopping centre.

Though that has nothing to do with our development

 

[MRB37]

Public access to Kings Reserve
There has been discussion surrounding public access to the Precinct as a part of the proposal from the Adelaide Football Club. Currently, the public does not have 100% free and unfettered access to Kings Reserve as a local soccer club has a licence agreement with Council that permits them to have more than 700 hours per annum exclusive access to Kings Reserve. In the event that the proposal from Adelaide Football Club is granted, the community will have greater public access as the Adelaide Football Club’s requirement for Kings Reserve will be less than 700 hours per annum.

LOL.

 

[Cap]

LOL.

If it is anything like out local park they'll have people complaining that there should be no private entities and will be against it regardless of it being better.