Stadium Upgrade Wollongong

[AyiosYiorgos]

‘Once in a generation’: NRL venue’s incredible facelift in major new revamp plans — NRL Daily

‘Once in a generation’: NRL venue’s stunning facelift in major revamp plan — Daily

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Once in a generation’: NRL venue’s incredible facelift in major new revamp plans — NRL Daily​

The Dragons are set for a new state of the art Stadium after the NSW Government announced plans to redevelop WIN Stadium in Wollongong.

“The St George Illawarra Dragons have welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of a major new vision for Wollongong’s sporting and entertainment precinct – a project set to significantly enhance the club’s long-term home in the Illawarra,” the club said in a statement.
The proposed redevelopment unveiled in Wollongong by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Sport and Tourism Steve Kamper will deliver major upgrades to WIN Stadium alongside a brand-new WIN Arena, creating a world-class destination for sport, entertainment, and community events on Wollongong’s iconic foreshore.

“This is a once-in-a-generation investment in the Illawarra that will transform the region into a world-class destination for sport, entertainment, and major events,” Premier Minns said. “Wollongong is one of Australia’s great regional cities, and this investment recognises its importance to NSW.

“By nearly doubling the capacity of WIN Arena and upgrading WIN Stadium, we’re creating a venue capable of hosting up to 150 events a year. That means more concerts, more sporting events, and more reasons for people to visit, stay longer, and spend locally.”

WIN Stadium is set to be redeveloped, with this triking artist’s impression just unveiled.Source: FOX SPORTS


Dragons Chairman Andrew Lancaster was excited to give the club’s fans a better match day experience and the club state of the art facilities for their players.


“The Dragons are a big club playing in the strongest rugby league competition in the world. We aim to compete with the leading clubs in all aspects of our operations – on and off the field – and that includes the stadia in which we play,” Dragons Chairman Andrew Lancaster said.

“Our fans have a right to expect a great experience when they come to a Dragons game, and the announced upgrades to WIN Stadium will deliver that great fan experience.”

For Dragons members and fans, the plans signal a transformed game-day experience.

The redevelopment of WIN Stadium includes a new northern grandstand, an extended and reconfigured southern grandstand, and upgraded player facilities designed to support the continued growth of both men’s and women’s rugby league.

Modern enhancements such as upgraded scoreboards, ribbon boards, lighting, and sound systems are set to elevate match days for Dragons supporters, while improved food, beverage, and merchandise outlets, modern corporate areas, additional amenities, and enhanced accessibility will ensure a more comfortable and inclusive experience for all fans.

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

Dragons Welcome Vision for World-Class Wollongong Stadium Precinct

The St George Illawarra Dragons have welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of a major new vision for Wollongong’s sporting and entertainment precinct – a project set to significantly enhance the club’s long-term home in the Illawarra.

www.dragons.com.au

The St George Illawarra Dragons have welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of a major new vision for Wollongong’s sporting and entertainment precinct – a project set to significantly enhance the club’s long-term home in the Illawarra.

The proposed redevelopment unveiled in Wollongong today by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and Member for Wollongong Paul Scully, will deliver major upgrades to WIN Stadium alongside a brand-new WIN Arena, creating a world-class destination for sport, entertainment, and community events on Wollongong’s iconic foreshore.


“This is a once-in-a-generation investment in the Illawarra that will transform the region into a world-class destination for sport, entertainment, and major events,” Premier Minns said. “Wollongong is one of Australia’s great regional cities, and this investment recognises its importance to NSW.

“By nearly doubling the capacity of WIN Arena and upgrading WIN Stadium, we’re creating a venue capable of hosting up to 150 events a year. That means more concerts, more sporting events, and more reasons for people to visit, stay longer, and spend locally.”

For Dragons members and fans, the plans signal a transformed game-day experience. The redevelopment of WIN Stadium includes a new northern grandstand, an extended and reconfigured southern grandstand, and upgraded player facilities designed to support the continued growth of both men’s and women’s rugby league.

Modern enhancements such as upgraded scoreboards, ribbon boards, lighting, and sound systems are set to elevate match days for Dragons supporters, while improved food, beverage, and merchandise outlets, modern corporate areas, additional amenities, and enhanced accessibility will ensure a more comfortable and inclusive experience for all fans.

Inside the New World-Class Wollongong Stadium Precinct Vision

Inside the New World-Class Wollongong Stadium Precinct Vision
“The Dragons are a big club playing in the strongest rugby league competition in the world. We aim to compete with the leading clubs in all aspects of our operations – on and off the field – and that includes the stadia in which we play,” Dragons Chairman Andrew Lancaster said.

“Our fans have a right to expect a great experience when they come to a Dragons game, and the announced upgrades to WIN Stadium will deliver that great fan experience.”

 

[Dragon David]

The Dragons are on the up with the C of E being completed soon, money allocated to improve WIN Stadium and the Arena and other improvements to attract more people into Wollongong for sporting and entertainment enthusiasts. Thank you Premier Minns for your support.

A new era is on the horizon and all looking good for the future.

 

[Dave03]

Heaps of people moving down to the gong and surroundings. Getting very multicultural now. Hope they improve the public transport infrastructure too. That would make it easier for syd based supporter to travel down.

 

[Frank Facer]

Dragons Welcome Vision for World-Class Wollongong Stadium Precinct

The St George Illawarra Dragons have welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of a major new vision for Wollongong’s sporting and entertainment precinct – a project set to significantly enhance the club’s long-term home in the Illawarra.

www.dragons.com.au

The St George Illawarra Dragons have welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of a major new vision for Wollongong’s sporting and entertainment precinct – a project set to significantly enhance the club’s long-term home in the Illawarra.

The proposed redevelopment unveiled in Wollongong today by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and Member for Wollongong Paul Scully, will deliver major upgrades to WIN Stadium alongside a brand-new WIN Arena, creating a world-class destination for sport, entertainment, and community events on Wollongong’s iconic foreshore.


“This is a once-in-a-generation investment in the Illawarra that will transform the region into a world-class destination for sport, entertainment, and major events,” Premier Minns said. “Wollongong is one of Australia’s great regional cities, and this investment recognises its importance to NSW.

“By nearly doubling the capacity of WIN Arena and upgrading WIN Stadium, we’re creating a venue capable of hosting up to 150 events a year. That means more concerts, more sporting events, and more reasons for people to visit, stay longer, and spend locally.”

For Dragons members and fans, the plans signal a transformed game-day experience. The redevelopment of WIN Stadium includes a new northern grandstand, an extended and reconfigured southern grandstand, and upgraded player facilities designed to support the continued growth of both men’s and women’s rugby league.

Modern enhancements such as upgraded scoreboards, ribbon boards, lighting, and sound systems are set to elevate match days for Dragons supporters, while improved food, beverage, and merchandise outlets, modern corporate areas, additional amenities, and enhanced accessibility will ensure a more comfortable and inclusive experience for all fans.

Inside the New World-Class Wollongong Stadium Precinct Vision

The images presented look impressive and a great improvement except the Eastern side, looks to be too flat and a waste of prime viewing area. If they can't put another grand stand there, I think it should have a big hill there instead. What is the building on the Eastern Northern corner? What purpose does it serve? Why not have a big stand on the Eastern side instead, even if it is finished at a later date? It also doesn't say what the expected capacity of the newly developed stadium will be. There is also no mention of "Private boxes". Another thing I noticed is there looks to be too many spaces/gaps between each of the 3 stands. I would like to see those corners built up/filled in to form to form a true stadium. That is a waste of space, that should built to seat more fans. Those gaps could also create wind tunnels that could effect high kicks and also effect fans at the game. I think any new stadium should hold a minimum of 30 000 spectators. Penrith's new stadium will only hold 25 000, which I think is much too small.

If my memory serves me correctly we were getting 23 000 fans to Kogarah in the early to mid 1980's for some big games, one against Parra stands out. So was Leichardt Oval and that wasn't including all the fans who jumped the fence there. I think Brookie was getting close to 30 000 for games of Manly vs Parra in the early to mid 80's. Sydney's population has grown substantially since then and I think all Sydney NRL stadiums should hold at least 40 000. Saints, Parra, Souths, Canterbury and Wests/Balmain would have no troubles filling 40 000 seat stadiums for big games against those mentioned Sydney teams if they were both in form and or high on the ladder. I suppose those kind of games can now be moved to Homebush if they are going to get 40 000 plus fans, but I can't remember it happening.

 

[Dragons Chris]

The images presented look impressive and a great improvement except the Eastern side, looks to be too flat and a waste of prime viewing area. If they can't put another grand stand there, I think it should have a big hill there instead. What is the building on the Eastern Northern corner? What purpose does it serve? Why not have a big stand on the Eastern side instead, even if it is finished at a later date? It also doesn't say what the expected capacity of the newly developed stadium will be. There is also no mention of "Private boxes". Another thing I noticed is there looks to be too many spaces/gaps between each of the 3 stands. I would like to see those corners built up/filled in to form to form a true stadium. That is a waste of space, that should built to seat more fans. Those gaps could also create wind tunnels that could effect high kicks and also effect fans at the game. I think any new stadium should hold a minimum of 30 000 spectators. Penrith's new stadium will only hold 25 000, which I think is much too small.

If my memory serves me correctly we were getting 23 000 fans to Kogarah in the early to mid 1980's for some big games, one against Parra stands out. So was Leichardt Oval and that wasn't including all the fans who jumped the fence there. I think Brookie was getting close to 30 000 for games of Manly vs Parra in the early to mid 80's. Sydney's population has grown substantially since then and I think all Sydney NRL stadiums should hold at least 40 000. Saints, Parra, Souths, Canterbury and Wests/Balmain would have no troubles filling 40 000 seat stadiums for big games against those mentioned Sydney teams if they were both in form and or high on the ladder. I suppose those kind of games can now be moved to Homebush if they are going to get 40 000 plus fans, but I can't remember it happening.

A big hill Frank? Really?

 

[RedV01]

The images presented look impressive and a great improvement except the Eastern side, looks to be too flat and a waste of prime viewing area. If they can't put another grand stand there, I think it should have a big hill there instead. What is the building on the Eastern Northern corner? What purpose does it serve? Why not have a big stand on the Eastern side instead, even if it is finished at a later date? It also doesn't say what the expected capacity of the newly developed stadium will be. There is also no mention of "Private boxes". Another thing I noticed is there looks to be too many spaces/gaps between each of the 3 stands. I would like to see those corners built up/filled in to form to form a true stadium. That is a waste of space, that should built to seat more fans. Those gaps could also create wind tunnels that could effect high kicks and also effect fans at the game. I think any new stadium should hold a minimum of 30 000 spectators. Penrith's new stadium will only hold 25 000, which I think is much too small.

If my memory serves me correctly we were getting 23 000 fans to Kogarah in the early to mid 1980's for some big games, one against Parra stands out. So was Leichardt Oval and that wasn't including all the fans who jumped the fence there. I think Brookie was getting close to 30 000 for games of Manly vs Parra in the early to mid 80's. Sydney's population has grown substantially since then and I think all Sydney NRL stadiums should hold at least 40 000. Saints, Parra, Souths, Canterbury and Wests/Balmain would have no troubles filling 40 000 seat stadiums for big games against those mentioned Sydney teams if they were both in form and or high on the ladder. I suppose those kind of games can now be moved to Homebush if they are going to get 40 000 plus fans, but I can't remember it happening.

It looks unreal. Just take the L and accept this one Frank. It could always be better but there is such a thing as supply and demand. A big brain like you should understand this.

If there was any criticism I had, it would be to build some kind of big pier then expand the surf-side into a big stand but that will come with demand over the next generation. For now, along with the CoE and along with big signings like KK and along with all the good young players, the future looks bright.

There is only one dark cloud

Kyle Flanagan & the coach

Hasler had already agreed to terms at the Titans. Ok, I know Flanno got extended, but do you think if the Dragons are getting crunched by lets say mid season that Flanno could be in trouble regardless of the extension. My thoughts are yes he will be. I suppose there are excuses for the last 2...

sgiforum.com

 

[Morgan]

It looks unreal. Just take the L and accept this one Frank. It could always be better but there is such a thing as supply and demand. A big brain like you should understand this.

If there was any criticism I had, it would be to build some kind of big pier then expand the surf-side into a big stand but that will come with demand over the next generation. For now, along with the CoE and along with big signings like KK and along with all the good young players, the future looks bright.

There is only one dark cloud

Kyle Flanagan & the coach

Hasler had already agreed to terms at the Titans. Ok, I know Flanno got extended, but do you think if the Dragons are getting crunched by lets say mid season that Flanno could be in trouble regardless of the extension. My thoughts are yes he will be. I suppose there are excuses for the last 2...

sgiforum.com

The only criticism I have is that I searched but can't see any mention of a specific date for construction to start let alone a projected finish date. Watsford needs to be on their case to get it done ASAP. On the subject of Watsford, he seems to be doing a really good job but were we all too harsh on the job Webb and Johnston did? Hasn't Watsford inherited a lot of these positive developments? That isn't meant to be any criticism of Watsford. Just wondering out load whether I personally didn't give Johnston and Webb some of the credit they deserved.

 

[Morgan]

What is the building on the Eastern Northern corner? What purpose does it serve? Why not have a big stand on the Eastern side instead, even if it is finished at a later date? It also doesn't say what the expected capacity of the newly developed stadium will be. There is also no mention of "Private boxes".

I would guess you asked the questions and then answered them in a following sentence.

 

[DragonsTragic]

So playing and training fulltime at Kogarah for a couple of seasons then?

 

[Eric]

So playing and training fulltime at Kogarah for a couple of seasons then?

Won't take that long, will it? I'd say a season at most but I doubt even that. One section after another will be closed off.

Get the western stand finished by the early rounds, start in the late rounds of the previous year. Then close off each of the other 3 stands/areas one at a time. Be finished within a year.

Though I'm not an architect so just guessing.

 

[George Sancti]

So playing and training fulltime at Kogarah for a couple of seasons then?

They will likely train one day a week at Jubilee Oval, but will base the majority of their sessions at the University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus once construction is complete, with two new training fields being built adjacent to the club’s Community and High Performance Centre.

 

[Justadragon]

RIP Jubilee Oval !!!

 

[Edward]

RIP Jubilee Oval !!!

Will still play some less important games there where there is less demand for seats.

 

[Kim]

Won't take that long, will it? I'd say a season at most but I doubt even that. One section after another will be closed off.

Get the western stand finished by the early rounds, start in the late rounds of the previous year. Then close off each of the other 3 stands/areas one at a time. Be finished within a year.

Though I'm not an architect so just guessing.

If they find any remains of a 1950s surf club that might have to be preserved for their historical value, legal wrangles could stretch it out to a decade.

 

[Edward]

If they find any remains of a 1950s surf club that might have to be preserved for their historical value, legal wrangles could stretch it out to a decade.

Why would the surf club be of historical importance?