Adam Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Also looked to be a small drilling rig on the field in the south west corner drilling what looked like some pilot test holes. That's my company. We do geotechnical and environmental investigations and we're doing it for Lend Lease right now. We're commiting quite a few resources towards it, so we're doing all we can to not hold things up. Wanderboy, Burztur, Smoggy and 6 others 9 Link to comment
Wanderboy Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Also looked to be a small drilling rig on the field in the south west corner drilling what looked like some pilot test holes. That's my company. We do geotechnical and environmental investigations and we're doing it for Lend Lease right now. We're commiting quite a few resources towards it, so we're doing all we can to not hold things up. Great stuff Adam. Can you keep us updated with any info if you can? Please? Smoggy and Prydzopolis 2 Link to comment
Hughesy Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 An inside man!! Tell us EVERYTHING alexd and Prydzopolis 2 Link to comment
Carns Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I assume said hole is not yet filling with water? Might start filling up on Sunday. Prydzopolis 1 Link to comment
Smoggy Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just hope they dont find anything of historical significance...like the remains of someones dinner from 20,000 years ago or some such ****. sonar, WSW27, JackDoff and 2 others 5 Link to comment
Smoggy Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 We really need this stadium built like ******* yesterday! bombagol, sonar, wendybr and 2 others 5 Link to comment
wendybr Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 We really need this stadium built like ******* yesterday! Prydzopolis and sonar 2 Link to comment
btron3000 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 We really need this stadium built like ******* yesterday! Playing at Spotless I feel like all those people who voted for Brexit without knowing what it meant and then wanted a do-over the next day. Voting for something when you really don't know much about it - bad idea. Proven. Is there any chance we can move our games to Campbo next year?? Pleeeeeeease BrightSpark, GunnerWanderer, Stokz and 4 others 7 Link to comment
Smoggy Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 We really need this stadium built like ******* yesterday! Playing at Spotless I feel like all those people who voted for Brexit without knowing what it meant and then wanted a do-over the next day. Voting for something when you really don't know much about it - bad idea. Proven. Is there any chance we can move our games to Campbo next year?? Pleeeeeeease Few games at Campbelltown, couple at Penrith, derby at ANZ / Allianz then take a game to Canberra and the Gong to give them a taste and us a great road trip and day / weekend out. **** I would even play a few 'home' games at Gosford! Prydzopolis and wendybr 2 Link to comment
mack Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Club aren't moving from Olympic Park. The corporate facilities are exactly what they want at ANZ & Spotless. Gazmon and Prydzopolis 2 Link to comment
Midyandy Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Great article showing demolition going on at Pirtek,on Ch9 tonight. Going great guns already, pity I had to listen to Ayres waffling on. Prydzopolis 1 Link to comment
West13 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/eels/pictures-work-begins-on-rebuild-of-parramatta-stadium/news-story/c385eb3e847a2d78663de42d82f7d08b So bitter sweet DanButler, BrightSpark and Prydzopolis 3 Link to comment
luisenrique Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/eels/pictures-work-begins-on-rebuild-of-parramatta-stadium/news-story/c385eb3e847a2d78663de42d82f7d08b So bitter sweet Man those were good times. Unbelievably good times. theguyyouwishyouwere and BrightSpark 2 Link to comment
Davo Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/eels/pictures-work-begins-on-rebuild-of-parramatta-stadium/news-story/c385eb3e847a2d78663de42d82f7d08b So bitter sweet Progress BrightSpark 1 Link to comment
Wanderboy Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I'll be even happier when the ******* pool is gone. eggs, BrightSpark and wengerboy 3 Link to comment
xxBrandonxx Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Finally the ******* dozers rolled in Link to comment
Johnno Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 pitch still looks better than suncorp Erebus, BrightSpark, Alexander and 1 other 4 Link to comment
GunnerWanderer Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 We really need this stadium built like ******* yesterday! Playing at Spotless I feel like all those people who voted for Brexit without knowing what it meant and then wanted a do-over the next day. Voting for something when you really don't know much about it - bad idea. Proven. Is there any chance we can move our games to Campbo next year?? Pleeeeeeease Bhahahahaha the best post of 2017 killed it Link to comment
FCWanderers Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) Great to see some progress being made on the stadium. Edited February 14, 2017 by FCWanderers Link to comment
Gazmon Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Smoggy, BrightSpark, Burgerman and 6 others 9 Link to comment
Smoggy Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) Wouldn't mind that pirtek stadium sign as a souvenir, grabed a few things from Ayresome Park when that was being knocked over. Edited February 14, 2017 by WSWBoro Gazmon 1 Link to comment
Erebus Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I'm glad my WSWComplete vids have eternally captured some huge moments at Parra. Still get goosebumps when I watch the ACL vid. "tasty ball.....Tomi Jurrrriiiccc!!!!!" Gazmon, xxBrandonxx, BrightSpark and 3 others 6 Link to comment
BrightSpark Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/eels/pictures-work-begins-on-rebuild-of-parramatta-stadium/news-story/c385eb3e847a2d78663de42d82f7d08b So bitter sweet Man those were good times. Unbelievably good times. Yeah, so many gut-wrenching, heart-pounding, seat-of-pants, euphoric, lifechanging memories. RIP Parramatta Stadium 1.0. Thanks for the memories. Link to comment
GK21 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Update on the pool Potential sites identified for new Parramatta Pool City of Parramatta is urging residents to share their views on a preferred location for a new aquatic centre during community consultation currently being undertaken by Parramatta Park Trust, as the next stage of its master planning process for the Precinct. Two potential sites have been identified in Council’s initial site suitability study and investigations are continuing to confirm a preferred location. The sites under consideration are the corner of Park Parade and Pitt Street (north of the Jubilee Avenue walkway), and the current school oval site (adjacent to Pitt Street) which were both found to be generally suitable, however use of the oval site would be subject to new sports field locations being identified elsewhere in Mays Hill. Further detailed site evaluation will take place, including geotechnical, heritage and archaeological investigations, once the preferred location has been identified. “We are delighted that our initial investigations have identified two potential sites for a new pool and we encourage people to participate in Parramatta Park Trust’s consultation process,†City of Parramatta Administrator Amanda Chadwick said. “There is important work to be done by Council, the Parramatta Park Trust and the State Government before we can determine a final location but this is major step towards the new pool.†Because the new pool will be such a significant asset, City of Parramatta is undertaking consultation to assess community expectations of aquatic and leisure needs. The feedback received will inform the concept designs for a new aquatic centre. Analysis already completed by Council suggests that a modern facility suitable for a growing city like Parramatta could include indoor and outdoor pools, as well as spaces for other recreational activities. Assessment of suitable locations for a new aquatic centre will form part of the Master Plan being developed by Parramatta Park Trust for the entire Mays Hill Precinct, which includes the former Parramatta Golf Course. The Trust is currently seeking feedback from the community about what activities and facilities people would like to see in that part of Parramatta Park, including the preferred location of a new aquatic centre. This consultation will continue during February and March 2017. “We’re keen to hear people’s thoughts about what they imagine the Mays Hill Precinct could look and feel like, and incorporate feedback from the community into the Master plan,†Suellen Fitzgerald, Executive Director of Parramatta Park and Western Sydney Parklands Trusts said. With the Parramatta War Memorial Swimming Centre to close at the end of March due to the construction of the State Government’s new Western Sydney Stadium, Council has put a number of interim arrangements in place for users of the pool, and continues to develop additional opportunities. These include the temporary relocation of the Parramatta Memorial Swimming Club and the provision of Free Tuesday swimming arrangements for seniors at other facilities. Council is in ongoing discussions with Macarthur Girls High School and the Department of Education and Communities about conducting learn to swim classes at the school’s pool and is investigating other temporary pool facilities. “Council recognises the importance of having aquatic facilities in Parramatta and communicating the interim arrangements prior to the closure of the Parramatta War Memorial Swimming Centre is a very high priority for us,†Ms Chadwick said. “We regret the closure of the Parramatta pool but we are working hard to minimise the inconvenience for users. We have allocated $1 million in our budget for the implementation of interim arrangements as needed and we are working with Infrastructure NSW to put arrangements in place that will ensure the people of Parramatta can continue to enjoy aquatic facilities as we plan and develop a new state-of-the-art aquatic centre for our city.†People can register to receive updates about the pool by emailing poolupdate@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au Prydzopolis and BrightSpark 2 Link to comment
Victory Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I know I'm an outsider but never got why this ******* pool is so important when a state of the art stadium is being built. Stupid old people. Prydzopolis 1 Link to comment
mack Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 It's not important. As usual for any major project a bunch of NIMBY sooks want to get their name in the papers with mindless opposition. The pool was always State Govt property despite being run by Parra Council. The pool was always going to get torn down for a new stadium. A replacement was always going to get built. The bickering over who pays/controls any replacement and where it goes was always going to get resolved. Smoggy and Prydzopolis 2 Link to comment
sonar Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) I know I'm an outsider but never got why this ******* pool is so important when a state of the art stadium is being built. Stupid old people. Not stupid,just misguided by nostalgia for something that is going to be lost. A bit like the stadium itself. More than one fan here is a bit teary eyed about "the old " Pirtek. Better things will replace them. Thats the best thing of all. Edited February 16, 2017 by sonar100 Smoggy, konsequence, Prydzopolis and 1 other 4 Link to comment
GunnerWanderer Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Given the summer we just had I'd say in terms of heat and wsw performances The pool may be more important and visited than our new stadium Link to comment
beatsurrender Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 The pool is important. Maybe not to us on this forum but a town like Parramatta deserves a full sized public pool It should have been part of the initial plans rather than an afterthought. Crap project management from NSW gov Redwog, Nek, Gazmon and 3 others 6 Link to comment
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