New Stadium for Adelaide

26/11/2009
By: JBurns
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The South Australian opposition wants to build a new multi-purpose sports stadium in the heart of Adelaide.

Opposition Leader Isobel Redmond said if the Liberals win the state election in March her government will press ahead with a major redevelopment of the city's rail yards precinct.

The centrepiece will be a 50,000 seat undercover stadium along with cafes and shops.

Ms Redmond said the development would put Adelaide on the map as a vibrant and modern place to live.

"For too long Adelaide has been regarded as a backwater where nothing ever changes," she said on Thursday.

"This development will once again make this city proud."

Under the Liberal plan an existing interstate train terminal at suburban Keswick would be relocated into the city while the Adelaide casino would also be relocated to free up the Adelaide railway station for use as a hotel or museum.

In a longer-term plan, the opposition also wants to build a new entertainment centre on the rail yards site which the Labor government has earmarked as the location of a new Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH).

The Liberals have proposed rebuilding the existing RAH on its current site.

 

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A new stadium or a new hospital - I vote for a hospital

36%

A new stadium is exactly what this city needs it would be brilliant !

64%
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Comments

markcagg

At Last a true vision from our great leaders. Don't let the Graham Cornes of the world distort the debate its not new stadium or hospital it is a new hospital for $2 billion OR a new hospital and a stadium fo $2 billion how can anyone in their right mind choose Ranns concept.

by markcagg (27/11/2009)
jschoell

A stadium like this would be what Adelaide needs. This would bring thousands of people into the city to eat and party after the game.Footy park was great in its time ( And i have palyed a few games there and it would be sentimental to keep it )but we have moved on and need a stadium that has a roof. Melbourne's telstra dome is great to watch footy but I dont want to go to melbourne.I want to be proud of south Australia. Bazz

by jschoell (27/11/2009)
WineStar

I still reckon the Victoria Parklands is the pick of sites for any stadium. Where are the "good eating" venues of Adelaide..Not Hindley Street end of town surely!

by WineStar (28/11/2009)
 

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