Ballymore Redevelopment

[Sword of Justice]

City vs some awful nsw team in the inaugural NRC season was quite large as was a Saders preseason game with Dan Carter on NZ national day and I don’t recall it being too bad getting out. I parked a few blocks away for both.

 

[Lindommer]

I lived in Brisbane from 1976 to 82 and spent most winter Sundays at Ballymore; that was a time when the QRU made a concerted effort to engage NZ provinces in a determined push to improve. The bridge was at the northern end of the public area behind the western stand, somewhat in line with the end of Munna Street. Old Jeeps hands were its most frequent users along with others who worked out parking on the northern side of Enoggera Creek was a doddle.

Check my post #455 in this thread.

 

[Wilson]

Long since gone now unfortunately, it's about a 2km walk from train station to stadium, and not the footpaths along the route could certainly be better. There is a plan for a new bridge close to the stadium though:

More community green space
The new Ballymore will provide more accessible green spaces for the community, with enhanced park areas and pedestrian access. The masterplan allows the construction by Brisbane City Council of a boardwalk bike path along the southern bank of Enoggera Creek, creating a 4-5km running loop around Ballymore and the Newmarket Sports Precinct across the creek. Council is also planning the construction of a footbridge at the end of Clyde Rd on the western edge of Ballymore, which will link the precinct with Newmarket. The QRU is also working with Council to create new community-accessible fitness stations and barbeques within Ballymore.

BMS National Rugby Training Centre | Queensland Rugby

qld.rugby

Linking it to the community outcomes is smart, it's probably the only way it'll ever get up.

 

[Ignoto]

ATO applies to wind up Brisbane Roar as sports minister weighs in

Queensland’s sports minister has expressed his concern about Brisbane Roar’s future after the Australian Tax Office sought to have the club – the state’s sole A-League representative – wound up over unpaid debts.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

I would imagine if the Roar cease to exist that the need for a 20k stadium becomes a bit less pressing for the Government.

 

[Adam84]

Kind of what i was inferring previous page… Bakkries struggles to pay their bills on time let alone contribute substantial funds to a $250million stadium.

 

[Adam84]

Finally removed the faded St George signage

 

[Major Tom]

Finally removed the faded St George signage


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What’s the go with that stand? Not getting redone anytime soon I guess.

 

[Adam84]

Nah, funding chance more or less evaporated

 

[Crashy]

Is it condemned?

 

[Red Runner]

Is it condemned?

well they aint selling tickets for the grand final in it. Yes I think QRU would happily knock it down. If they had the money to do it.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Is it condemned?

No longer considered safe for use

 

[JRugby2]

I think people can still sit in the lower tier on ground level, no?

 

[PhilClinton]

I think people can still sit in the lower tier on ground level, no?

The Terrace area is available for seating as 'General Admission' along with The Hill for the QPR GF weekend.

 

[dru]

I have no idea what this actually means, but latest release of Brisbane flood planning has shown increased risk at Ballymore - as I read it, meaning that new DA's need to plan for greater flooding.

Minor V Flooding (interactive map)

 

[Strewthcobber]

The Hill still looks nice and dry on the map

 

[Adam84]

I have no idea what this actually means, but latest release of Brisbane flood planning has shown increased risk at Ballymore - as I read it, meaning that new DA's need to plan for greater flooding.

Minor V Flooding (interactive map)

Not a whole lot given ballymore masterplan is assessed and approved at state govt level under a MID where they’ll assess flood risk independently anyway

 

[kiap]

The reason they put sports grounds near the creeks is the land isn't too good for housing, etc.