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[fargothegreat]

Tasmanian government seeks advice on bypassing Planning Commission for stadium project after scathing draft report​

Breaking: 'Canvassing other options': Rockliff seeks advice on bypassing planning commission for stadium project

After the release of a scathing draft report on Hobart's planned stadium from Tasmania's planning commission, Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirms he is seeking advice on bypassing the current assessment process.

www.abc.net.au

Whether they can do this probably comes down to the upcoming Legislative Council elections and/or convincing one of the existing independents to help fast track the project. For example, if Marcus Vermey was to unseat Meg Webb in Nelson, then between Liberal and Labor they have the numbers in both houses.

Labor may also prefer to continue with the POSS process, even though they will ultimately vote in favour, as it allows them to drag the government through the mud a bit more.

 

[Jayman15]

Brendan Gale response to Tas Planning Commission report

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Members,

I have now been in the role of CEO of the Tasmania Football Club for a little over two months. During that time, I have been fortunate to travel across Tasmania meeting thousands of Tasmanians, as well as spending important time in Melbourne working on the build of our Club with the AFL. What I have been constantly reminded of is the importance of this Club, the task at hand and what this means to Tasmania.

Over recent days there has been a lot of discussion around Macquarie Point Stadium. I cannot stress the importance of this infrastructure to our Club enough. Put simply, without it, we do not exist. But there is very sound reason for that, as the stadium will set us up for long-term success, an aspiration that we should all hold for our Club. I am committed to making sure this Club does not "make up the numbers" in the AFL, but instead, is a Club that we can all be proud of and aspire to be a part of both on and off the field. Tasmanians and our fans deserve that. The stadium is a critical ingredient to us achieving that.

As I have stated publicly, the Club supports the Tasmanian Government and the Project of State Significance process which is currently underway. These projects are complex and there are always varied views on them, that is ok and we should be comfortable for that is a part of the process. The Tasmania Football Club wholly believes in this project, not just for our Club, but for the many direct and indirect opportunities and benefits that it will create for Tasmania and Tasmanians.

Earlier this week the Tasmania Planning Commission published their draft Integrated Assessment Report for the Macquarie Point Stadium. We welcome the opportunity for parties to comment on the report. However, the Club holds concerns about some of the elements of the report, specifically in relation to the understated benefits that the stadium will deliver.

One such example of impact we have already seen from the Club is a 40% increase in Auskick registrations across Tasmania since the launch of the Club last year, we are confident that this number will continue to compound and will create significant benefit for families, communities and clubs across the state for generations to come. We have also established the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport with TasTafe alongside the Tasmania JackJumpers, Cricket Tasmania and Netball Tasmania. We currently have 55 students studying to achieve their dreams of working in off-field roles in the professional sports industry right here in Tasmania, jobs that simply would not exist without the introduction of our Club.

Further, the Tasmania Planning Commission has placed great reliance on the Gruen Report. The Tasmania Football Club has also reviewed this report and would also contest several of the assumptions that are relied upon in this report. We would welcome a full review of these assumptions to test their veracity.

One thing that I have observed in my travels around the state and discussions with Tasmanians is that we do not yet fully understand the opportunity that this Club can create for this state. As a Club, we will continue to do the right thing and earn the trust of the Tasmanian community. This Club has the potential to be enormous for Tasmania, it will bring economic, social and cultural impact that we have not seen before. To achieve that though, we must invest, and we must be brave.

I applaud the Tasmanian Government for continuing to work through this complex process, and I ask as Members that you all support the Government and the Club to see this through. It will be worth it, I can be very confident in that.

Best wishes,
Brendon

 

[Hodgey 15]

Whether they can do this probably comes down to the upcoming Legislative Council elections and/or convincing one of the existing independents to help fast track the project. For example, if Marcus Vermey was to unseat Meg Webb in Nelson, then between Liberal and Labor they have the numbers in both houses.

Labor may also prefer to continue with the POSS process, even though they will ultimately vote in favour, as it allows them to drag the government through the mud a bit more.

Bloody interesting and intriguing to see how this all plays out politically.

 

[Hodgey 15]

Brendan Gale response to Tas Planning Commission report

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Members,

I have now been in the role of CEO of the Tasmania Football Club for a little over two months. During that time, I have been fortunate to travel across Tasmania meeting thousands of Tasmanians, as well as spending important time in Melbourne working on the build of our Club with the AFL. What I have been constantly reminded of is the importance of this Club, the task at hand and what this means to Tasmania.

Over recent days there has been a lot of discussion around Macquarie Point Stadium. I cannot stress the importance of this infrastructure to our Club enough. Put simply, without it, we do not exist. But there is very sound reason for that, as the stadium will set us up for long-term success, an aspiration that we should all hold for our Club. I am committed to making sure this Club does not "make up the numbers" in the AFL, but instead, is a Club that we can all be proud of and aspire to be a part of both on and off the field. Tasmanians and our fans deserve that. The stadium is a critical ingredient to us achieving that.

As I have stated publicly, the Club supports the Tasmanian Government and the Project of State Significance process which is currently underway. These projects are complex and there are always varied views on them, that is ok and we should be comfortable for that is a part of the process. The Tasmania Football Club wholly believes in this project, not just for our Club, but for the many direct and indirect opportunities and benefits that it will create for Tasmania and Tasmanians.

Earlier this week the Tasmania Planning Commission published their draft Integrated Assessment Report for the Macquarie Point Stadium. We welcome the opportunity for parties to comment on the report. However, the Club holds concerns about some of the elements of the report, specifically in relation to the understated benefits that the stadium will deliver.

One such example of impact we have already seen from the Club is a 40% increase in Auskick registrations across Tasmania since the launch of the Club last year, we are confident that this number will continue to compound and will create significant benefit for families, communities and clubs across the state for generations to come. We have also established the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport with TasTafe alongside the Tasmania JackJumpers, Cricket Tasmania and Netball Tasmania. We currently have 55 students studying to achieve their dreams of working in off-field roles in the professional sports industry right here in Tasmania, jobs that simply would not exist without the introduction of our Club.

Further, the Tasmania Planning Commission has placed great reliance on the Gruen Report. The Tasmania Football Club has also reviewed this report and would also contest several of the assumptions that are relied upon in this report. We would welcome a full review of these assumptions to test their veracity.

One thing that I have observed in my travels around the state and discussions with Tasmanians is that we do not yet fully understand the opportunity that this Club can create for this state. As a Club, we will continue to do the right thing and earn the trust of the Tasmanian community. This Club has the potential to be enormous for Tasmania, it will bring economic, social and cultural impact that we have not seen before. To achieve that though, we must invest, and we must be brave.

I applaud the Tasmanian Government for continuing to work through this complex process, and I ask as Members that you all support the Government and the Club to see this through. It will be worth it, I can be very confident in that.

Best wishes,
Brendon

Love how Brendon has called this out publicly.
Not enough has been said to dispute Gruen's report.

 

[Aussie in exile]

Bloody interesting and intriguing to see how this all plays out politically.

I think we are looking at a new state government come election time

 

[BoomerRoo]

I think we are looking at a new state government come election time

I'm not so sure, 2028 is the "scheduled" date of the next election, but I think the Libs will get a boost from having the VFL & VFLW/AFLW teams up and running, then there's the AFL Devils in March 2028....... interesting time line for Jeremy.

 

[Saucery]

I'm not so sure, 2028 is the "scheduled" date of the next election, but I think the Libs will get a boost from having the VFL & VFLW/AFLW teams up and running, then there's the AFL Devils in March 2028....... interesting time line for Jeremy.

Most people here don't really give a shit about AFL, they care about the cost of living, housing, medical access like most electorates. They won't really understand why the debt servicing costs will make it necessary to gut social services to have a sports team.

 

[The_Wookie]

Love how Brendon has called this out publicly.
Not enough has been said to dispute Gruen's report.

I cant believe Rockliff hasnt attacked it himseklf

 

[Jayman15]

Jeff Kennett having his say on RSN Sport 3/4 re: concerns about Tas stadium.

Would be good if Harf reached out to Gale or Grant O’Brien for an alternative view

 

[Hodgey 15]

Macquarie Point stadium developer argues draft planning report contains 'errors' and lacks balance​

Breaking: Hobart stadium developer takes aim at 'errors' in draft planning report

The government authority responsible for the proposed Hobart stadium says a scathing draft planning commission report into the project should be given "limited, if any weight", and it has sought and received legal advice.

www.abc.net.au

Finally, some serious pushback against Tas Planning Commission & Gruen reports.

 

[TassieSaint]

Macquarie Point stadium developer argues draft planning report contains 'errors' and lacks balance​

Breaking: Hobart stadium developer takes aim at 'errors' in draft planning report

The government authority responsible for the proposed Hobart stadium says a scathing draft planning commission report into the project should be given "limited, if any weight", and it has sought and received legal advice.

www.abc.net.au

Finally, some serious pushback against Tas Planning Commission & Gruen reports.

Thank christ, I don't know why the government has been so quiet on pushing back. Some of the stuff reported I could believe (e.g. cost overruns) but all the stuff about the crowds, traffic, visual amenity, broadening the scope to include extra costs, making extremely pessimistic assumptions on crowd size etc. strikes me as extraordinarily partisan and straight out of the anti-Stadium talking points. I hope we get a more forensic review of the assumptions.

 

[Hodgey 15]

Thank christ, I don't know why the government has been so quiet on pushing back. Some of the stuff reported I could believe (e.g. cost overruns) but all the stuff about the crowds, traffic, visual amenity, broadening the scope to include extra costs, making extremely pessimistic assumptions on crowd size etc. strikes me as extraordinarily partisan and straight out of the anti-Stadium talking points. I hope we get a more forensic review of the assumptions.

Exact thing I thought.
It sounded like something that the anti-stadium folks would of thrown together.

 

[Islander]

Exact thing I thought.
It sounded like something that the anti-stadium folks would of thrown together.

The government picked the members of this committee though.

 

[Islander]

The Tasmanian government really need to start considering other options because it is looking less likely every day that this stadium will go ahead. I would hate to lose our team over this because I think this will be our last chance to ever have a team.

 

[madmug]

The Tasmanian government really need to start considering other options because it is looking less likely every day that this stadium will go ahead. I would hate to lose our team over this because I think this will be our last chance to ever have a team.

I dispute that. The Gruen report, which a lot of the opposition use to attack the stadium proposal, is so full of arbitrary numbers & assumptions which are really just opinion & not factual. It doesn't stand up to scrutiny. Both Lib & Lab know it. Independent David O'Byrne in Parliament made this very point & made it very well.

 

[Hodgey 15]

The government picked the members of this committee though.

I said it sounded like something they would of thrown together. I wasn't accusing them of being from anti-stadium mob.
There's a difference.

 

[Islander]

I think the stadium 2.0 proposal is still a chance despite them saying it has been ruled out. I think all options have to be considered and I think we will see this proposal looked at further especially if the other stadium is ruled out.

 

[Islander]

What are people's opinions on the Premier potentially stoping the POSS and assessing the stadium through a different planning Authority?