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If the time taken to get the extension to the Jane Try Stand completed is anything to go by we will be away for about 5 seasons while the council's builders finish the job.
 
BOZO said:
Our Future is Brookvale oval and also the Liberal parties economic polices and I believe our local hero Abbott will deliver on both counts .
Lets give the bloke a chance to prove himself before we tear him down.

Are you being sarcastic? The guy has been the Federal member for Warringah for over 20 years and in that time has delivered absolutely nothing for Brookvale Oval or anywhere else in the electorate for that matter. The only major action in Warringah he has been accused of getting involved in was the political assasination of John Brogden, an outstanding young politician.

Don't hold your breath. I believe the NSW State Gov has its own ideas as to the future of Brookvale Oval and there is no guarantee that involves rugby league. It may be a decision left in the hands of the development partner that secures a current PPP contract on the Northern Beaches.
 
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Warringah ratepayers don't want to pay for Brookie Oval, says mayor
CHaris Chang
Manly Daily August 08, 2013

BROOKVALE Oval may have to be taken over by the State Government if ambitious plans to upgrade the grounds are to be realised, Warringah's Mayor says.

Cr Michael Regan said if the proposed $30 million covered grandstand was built this would leave Warringah ratepayers facing a depreciation expense of about $600,000 a year.

The stand is just the first stage of a four-stage site concept plan for the revitalisation of the oval. The Federal Government announced on Tuesday it will contribute $10 million to the stands, but the club still needs to find another $20 million.

Club co-patron and former Labor senator Kerry Sibraa said the club would be looking to the State Government, councils and the NRL for funds.

However, Cr Regan said Warringah ratepayers had already put in $5 million to upgrade stands last year and would not put in more.

"The community have made it very clear to us that yes, they want the Sea Eagles to stay, but they don't want to put their hand in their pocket for additional infrastructure," he said.

Depreciation on a $30 million asset would also be difficult to manage and he said the council would consider whether it should be managed by a state trust. :s
 
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The may be a legal problem in handing over the ground to a state trust.
The land was donated to Warringah council many years ago, and there may be a caveat on future ownership and usage, this may prevent Warringah Council handing it over to a state trust.
 
How true is it that the Warringah ratepayers don't want to put more money in?

Anyone know the true vibe?

Is the council the actual sticking point here?
 
Peter C said:
The may be a legal problem in handing over the ground to a state trust.
The land was donated to Warringah council many years ago, and there may be a caveat on future ownership and usage, this may prevent Warringah Council handing it over to a state trust.

How about council retains ownership, but state trusts manages it on a 99 year lease? There's always a way.
 
Thanks! The Parramatta Park Trust Act is a good place to start, but I'm sure the council and footy club know this
 
The Trust option has definitely been thrown around when development discussions have been raised through the media. Not sure of the obstacles keeping it from being sorted after at least two years since I've heard of it as something to consider.
 
globaleagle said:
How true is it that the Warringah ratepayers don't want to put more money in?

Anyone know the true vibe?

Is the council the actual sticking point here?

The council would much rather spend the money on redeveloping the DY CBD into some community hub. But like all things in Warringah Shire the chances of it progressing beyond the planning stage is minimal.

To say the council is inept would be a massive understatement.
 
MWSE said:
globaleagle said:
How true is it that the Warringah ratepayers don't want to put more money in?

Anyone know the true vibe?

Is the council the actual sticking point here?

The council would much rather spend the money on redeveloping the DY CBD into some community hub. But like all things in Warringah Shire the chances of it progressing beyond the planning stage is minimal.

To say the council is inept would be a massive understatement.

Thanks mate. Appreciate the answer. It's a pity politics is hurting the brookie future.
 
Not a bean counter but have an understanding of numbers and as i understand it if the $30 million is put in up front then the council is double dipping to claim a depreciation cost, or they are claiming the increased value of the oval as an asset and one would have to wonder why or what for?
 
globaleagle said:
MWSE said:
globaleagle said:
How true is it that the Warringah ratepayers don't want to put more money in?

Anyone know the true vibe?

Is the council the actual sticking point here?

The council would much rather spend the money on redeveloping the DY CBD into some community hub. But like all things in Warringah Shire the chances of it progressing beyond the planning stage is minimal.

To say the council is inept would be a massive understatement.

Thanks mate. Appreciate the answer. It's a pity politics is hurting the brookie future.

As with most things in life, too much talk, not enough action!
 
Brookvale Oval funding probably won't be delivered until after election
Charis Chang
Manly Daily August 09,2013


THE Labor Party insists the $10 million promised for the upgrade of Brookvale Oval will be delivered but it is unclear when this will happen.

When Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Tuesday the money had been allocated to the project, he was careful not to call it an election commitment, because he said it was already included in the budget in May.

But when asked this week when the money would be delivered, a spokesman for Sports Minister Don Farrell said: "Funding will be provided as soon as the funding agreement is signed.

"The only risk to this funding is if Tony Abbott is elected PM on September 7 and chooses not to honour this agreement."

Mr Abbott has said that if the Coalition was elected, it would deliver the project, which has been its policy for six years. However, prior to Tuesday's announcement Mr Abbott had not yet promised to deliver any money.

It was also unclear when the funding agreement with Labor would be signed.

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles co-patron Kerry Sibraa said it he understood that nothing could be done during the election campaign.

The club will also need to find another $20 million to fund the construction of new covered stands as part of stage one of its redevelopment.

Mr Sibraa, a former Labor senator who is also part of the committee overseeing the upgrade, said the club would be working flat out to find the money.

"If we don't go ahead with the proposal, the Sea Eagles don't have any long term future at Brookvale Oval, it's as urgent as that," he said.

He said the next priority would be to look at creating a state trust to manage the oval.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/northern-beaches/brookvale-oval-funding-probably-won8217t-be-delivered-until-after-election/story-fngr8hax-1226694344788
 
HappilyManly said:
Brookvale Oval funding probably won't be delivered until after election
Charis Chang
Manly Daily August 09,2013


"The only risk to this funding is if Tony Abbott is elected PM on September 7 and chooses not to honour this agreement."

Annnnnd there's the political b/s we were hoping not to see but aren't surprised to see it.
 
Custom in politics was to honor undertakings made & announced by the government before the election. In 2007 Howard made a lot of similar spending promises just before the election. Then Kevin 07 won the election and wiped them all. All Labor are doing here in 2013 is making announcements & then attack the Libs if they won't commit. Playing games with Brookie they are.
 
Blue ribbon Lib seats all up the peninsular. Therefore little political capital for Labour to gain in this announcement. Great that they've put the pressure on Abbott though.

Abbott should be able to blow that announcement out of the water, shouldn't he? After all, the only significant funds to Brookie, from State or Federal Gov'ts in the last 20 years or so are from Labor. Yes?
 

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