hammertime
Well-known member
This could be massive for us.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/hi-tech-stadium-based-on-phoenixs-super-bowl-arena-planned-for-liverpool/story-fni0cx12-1227566725367
A HI-TECH stadium modelled on Phoenix’s Super Bowl arena — where the entire field can be wheeled outside and replaced with a convention centre floor — is being planned for Liverpool in Sydney’s southwest.
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Artist’s impressions of the innovative venue have been drawn up under the direction of Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun in a bid to win the support of the Baird government.
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Mr Mannoun said it was critical Liverpool’s stadium proposal was flexible to ensure the venue was not just used by sporting teams.
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“We’re drawing on inspiration from the University of Phoenix stadium,” he said. “Our proposal is an entertainment centre that can turn into a sports venue.
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“No facility we presently have in Sydney would get usage like this: everything from local netball games, to professional sports to camper van expos, music concerts and high school graduations.’’
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With the new Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek expected to turbocharge economic growth in Liverpool, the fast-growing region is regarded as a frontrunner in the battle to win funding for a new stadium.
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Liverpool’s main competition will come from Penrith, home to Sports Minister Stuart Ayres and the Penrith Panthers NRL franchise.
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Under Mr Mannoun’s plan, the roofed stadium of about 30,000 seats would be part of an entertainment and cultural precinct at Woodward Park, 800m from Liverpool train station and a kilometre from the M5.
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It is estimated the total precinct would cost about $600 million, of which $400 million could be raised through developer contributions.
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About $200 million would be needed from the state government, including money raised through potential land sales.
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“We want the Liverpool of the 21st century to be a hub for knowledge industry jobs,’’ Mr Mannoun said.
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“To attract and retain young talent and aspirational families, we need to create a ‘live, work and play’ environment, as well as fast transport links.’’
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By 2031, Liverpool is expected to be servicing a regional population of almost 1.3 million.
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The unique Phoenix stadium, where former Eels star Jarryd Hayne played with the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers last month, is celebrated in North America as a marvel of design, engineering and technology.
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Mr Mannoun has already secured an agreement with the Wests Tigers NRL team to create a new home in Liverpool if it can secure federal funding to help build a centre of excellence at Carnes Hill.
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He has also met with the owners of English Premier League giants Liverpool FC to drum up interest in the famous football club one day supporting a new A-League team in Sydney’s southwest.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/hi-tech-stadium-based-on-phoenixs-super-bowl-arena-planned-for-liverpool/story-fni0cx12-1227566725367
A HI-TECH stadium modelled on Phoenix’s Super Bowl arena — where the entire field can be wheeled outside and replaced with a convention centre floor — is being planned for Liverpool in Sydney’s southwest.
>
Artist’s impressions of the innovative venue have been drawn up under the direction of Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun in a bid to win the support of the Baird government.
>
Mr Mannoun said it was critical Liverpool’s stadium proposal was flexible to ensure the venue was not just used by sporting teams.
>
“We’re drawing on inspiration from the University of Phoenix stadium,” he said. “Our proposal is an entertainment centre that can turn into a sports venue.
>
“No facility we presently have in Sydney would get usage like this: everything from local netball games, to professional sports to camper van expos, music concerts and high school graduations.’’
>
With the new Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek expected to turbocharge economic growth in Liverpool, the fast-growing region is regarded as a frontrunner in the battle to win funding for a new stadium.
>
Liverpool’s main competition will come from Penrith, home to Sports Minister Stuart Ayres and the Penrith Panthers NRL franchise.
>
Under Mr Mannoun’s plan, the roofed stadium of about 30,000 seats would be part of an entertainment and cultural precinct at Woodward Park, 800m from Liverpool train station and a kilometre from the M5.
>
It is estimated the total precinct would cost about $600 million, of which $400 million could be raised through developer contributions.
>
About $200 million would be needed from the state government, including money raised through potential land sales.
>
“We want the Liverpool of the 21st century to be a hub for knowledge industry jobs,’’ Mr Mannoun said.
>
“To attract and retain young talent and aspirational families, we need to create a ‘live, work and play’ environment, as well as fast transport links.’’
>
By 2031, Liverpool is expected to be servicing a regional population of almost 1.3 million.
>
The unique Phoenix stadium, where former Eels star Jarryd Hayne played with the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers last month, is celebrated in North America as a marvel of design, engineering and technology.
>
Mr Mannoun has already secured an agreement with the Wests Tigers NRL team to create a new home in Liverpool if it can secure federal funding to help build a centre of excellence at Carnes Hill.
>
He has also met with the owners of English Premier League giants Liverpool FC to drum up interest in the famous football club one day supporting a new A-League team in Sydney’s southwest.
