❓ Question regarding additional government funding for nib Stadium redevelopment, specifically detailing the expansion of the eastern stand to include corporate amenities and improved public facilities. The Minister defends the increased budget as a result of stakeholder consultation and necessary for the sustainability of key sporting tenants.
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NIB STADIUM — FUNDING
I was pleased to see that the government has committed additional funding to nib Stadium. This will certainly provide substantial benefits to Perth’s rectangular sporting codes. This funding is over and above the Liberal–National government’s commitment to build the Perth stadium in the eastside precinct and the state netball centre at the Matthews Netball Centre in Wembley. Can the minister please provide the house with the details of the recent funding announcement for nib Stadium? Mr T.K. WALDRON
I was pleased to see that the government has committed additional funding to nib Stadium. This will certainly provide substantial benefits to Perth’s rectangular sporting codes. This funding is over and above the Liberal–National government’s commitment to build the Perth stadium in the eastside precinct and the state netball centre at the Matthews Netball Centre in Wembley. Can the minister please provide the house with the details of the recent funding announcement for nib Stadium? Mr T.K. WALDRON
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I thank the member for Kingsley for the question. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to answer it. Before I answer the question, I want to inform members that I recently had the opportunity to address the Perth Major Stadium Steering Committee. I took a number of things away from that meeting. I would like to comment on two of those things because it leads into my answer. I am firmly of the view after having met with the steering committee that we have assembled a group with the real and necessary expertise and knowledge to undertake the critical role of guiding the planning and delivery of the stadium and the associated precinct and the services and infrastructure that go with them. It is a very important phase. The other thing that meeting reinforced to me was the huge importance of undertaking proper levels of planning and stakeholder consultation before significant budgetary decisions are made. These are the principles that underpin the decision that cabinet made and I announced on 3 August, which was to increase the scope of the first stage of the redevelopment of nib Stadium, which is the home for rectangular sports. The decision that we made was a result of that extensive consultation process and stakeholder engagement that made it really clear to the government that the provision of corporate amenity in the first stage of the redevelopment was really critical to the ongoing sustainability and viability of the two major tenants—Western Force and Perth Glory. As a result of that, cabinet decided to increase that budget to $95.1 million to allow the expansion of that scope. The expansion means that the eastern stand will now include 56 open corporate boxes seating 420 and a 250person barbeque terrace area and associated seating. It will include LED signage and a second video screen. Mr R.H. Cook : So it’s a cost blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : No. This is the problem we have in this place. We actually plan and do the work properly and work with our sports. Mr E.S. Ripper : It’s a planned blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : If I was the Leader of the Opposition, I do not think I would be going into blow-outs. The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr T.K. WALDRON replied: I thank the member for Kingsley for the question. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to answer it. Before I answer the question, I want to inform members that I recently had the opportunity to address the Perth Major Stadium Steering Committee. I took a number of things away from that meeting. I would like to comment on two of those things because it leads into my answer. I am firmly of the view after having met with the steering committee that we have assembled a group with the real and necessary expertise and knowledge to undertake the critical role of guiding the planning and delivery of the stadium and the associated precinct and the services and infrastructure that go with them. It is a very important phase. The other thing that meeting reinforced to me was the huge importance of undertaking proper levels of planning and stakeholder consultation before significant budgetary decisions are made. These are the principles that underpin the decision that cabinet made and I announced on 3 August, which was to increase the scope of the first stage of the redevelopment of nib Stadium, which is the home for rectangular sports. The decision that we made was a result of that extensive consultation process and stakeholder engagement that made it really clear to the government that the provision of corporate amenity in the first stage of the redevelopment was really critical to the ongoing sustainability and viability of the two major tenants—Western Force and Perth Glory. As a result of that, cabinet decided to increase that budget to $95.1 million to allow the expansion of that scope. The expansion means that the eastern stand will now include 56 open corporate boxes seating 420 and a 250person barbeque terrace area and associated seating. It will include LED signage and a second video screen. Mr R.H. Cook : So it’s a cost blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : No. This is the problem we have in this place. We actually plan and do the work properly and work with our sports. Mr E.S. Ripper : It’s a planned blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : If I was the Leader of the Opposition, I do not think I would be going into blow-outs. The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
I thank the member for Kingsley for the question. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to answer it. Before I answer the question, I want to inform members that I recently had the opportunity to address the Perth Major Stadium Steering Committee. I took a number of things away from that meeting. I would like to comment on two of those things because it leads into my answer. I am firmly of the view after having met with the steering committee that we have assembled a group with the real and necessary expertise and knowledge to undertake the critical role of guiding the planning and delivery of the stadium and the associated precinct and the services and infrastructure that go with them. It is a very important phase. The other thing that meeting reinforced to me was the huge importance of undertaking proper levels of planning and stakeholder consultation before significant budgetary decisions are made. These are the principles that underpin the decision that cabinet made and I announced on 3 August, which was to increase the scope of the first stage of the redevelopment of nib Stadium, which is the home for rectangular sports. The decision that we made was a result of that extensive consultation process and stakeholder engagement that made it really clear to the government that the provision of corporate amenity in the first stage of the redevelopment was really critical to the ongoing sustainability and viability of the two major tenants—Western Force and Perth Glory. As a result of that, cabinet decided to increase that budget to $95.1 million to allow the expansion of that scope. The expansion means that the eastern stand will now include 56 open corporate boxes seating 420 and a 250person barbeque terrace area and associated seating. It will include LED signage and a second video screen. Mr R.H. Cook : So it’s a cost blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : No. This is the problem we have in this place. We actually plan and do the work properly and work with our sports. Mr E.S. Ripper : It’s a planned blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : If I was the Leader of the Opposition, I do not think I would be going into blow-outs. The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
The other thing that meeting reinforced to me was the huge importance of undertaking proper levels of planning and stakeholder consultation before significant budgetary decisions are made. These are the principles that underpin the decision that cabinet made and I announced on 3 August, which was to increase the scope of the first stage of the redevelopment of nib Stadium, which is the home for rectangular sports. The decision that we made was a result of that extensive consultation process and stakeholder engagement that made it really clear to the government that the provision of corporate amenity in the first stage of the redevelopment was really critical to the ongoing sustainability and viability of the two major tenants—Western Force and Perth Glory. As a result of that, cabinet decided to increase that budget to $95.1 million to allow the expansion of that scope. The expansion means that the eastern stand will now include 56 open corporate boxes seating 420 and a 250person barbeque terrace area and associated seating. It will include LED signage and a second video screen. Mr R.H. Cook : So it’s a cost blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : No. This is the problem we have in this place. We actually plan and do the work properly and work with our sports. Mr E.S. Ripper : It’s a planned blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : If I was the Leader of the Opposition, I do not think I would be going into blow-outs. The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr R.H. Cook : So it’s a cost blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : No. This is the problem we have in this place. We actually plan and do the work properly and work with our sports. Mr E.S. Ripper : It’s a planned blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : If I was the Leader of the Opposition, I do not think I would be going into blow-outs. The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : No. This is the problem we have in this place. We actually plan and do the work properly and work with our sports. Mr E.S. Ripper : It’s a planned blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : If I was the Leader of the Opposition, I do not think I would be going into blow-outs. The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr E.S. Ripper : It’s a planned blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : If I was the Leader of the Opposition, I do not think I would be going into blow-outs. The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : If I was the Leader of the Opposition, I do not think I would be going into blow-outs. The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr T.K. WALDRON replied: I thank the member for Kingsley for the question. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to answer it. Before I answer the question, I want to inform members that I recently had the opportunity to address the Perth Major Stadium Steering Committee. I took a number of things away from that meeting. I would like to comment on two of those things because it leads into my answer. I am firmly of the view after having met with the steering committee that we have assembled a group with the real and necessary expertise and knowledge to undertake the critical role of guiding the planning and delivery of the stadium and the associated precinct and the services and infrastructure that go with them. It is a very important phase. The other thing that meeting reinforced to me was the huge importance of undertaking proper levels of planning and stakeholder consultation before significant budgetary decisions are made. These are the principles that underpin the decision that cabinet made and I announced on 3 August, which was to increase the scope of the first stage of the redevelopment of nib Stadium, which is the home for rectangular sports. The decision that we made was a result of that extensive consultation process and stakeholder engagement that made it really clear to the government that the provision of corporate amenity in the first stage of the redevelopment was really critical to the ongoing sustainability and viability of the two major tenants—Western Force and Perth Glory. As a result of that, cabinet decided to increase that budget to $95.1 million to allow the expansion of that scope. The expansion means that the eastern stand will now include 56 open corporate boxes seating 420 and a 250person barbeque terrace area and associated seating. It will include LED signage and a second video screen. Mr R.H. Cook : So it’s a cost blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : No. This is the problem we have in this place. We actually plan and do the work properly and work with our sports. Mr E.S. Ripper : It’s a planned blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : If I was the Leader of the Opposition, I do not think I would be going into blow-outs. The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
I thank the member for Kingsley for the question. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to answer it. Before I answer the question, I want to inform members that I recently had the opportunity to address the Perth Major Stadium Steering Committee. I took a number of things away from that meeting. I would like to comment on two of those things because it leads into my answer. I am firmly of the view after having met with the steering committee that we have assembled a group with the real and necessary expertise and knowledge to undertake the critical role of guiding the planning and delivery of the stadium and the associated precinct and the services and infrastructure that go with them. It is a very important phase. The other thing that meeting reinforced to me was the huge importance of undertaking proper levels of planning and stakeholder consultation before significant budgetary decisions are made. These are the principles that underpin the decision that cabinet made and I announced on 3 August, which was to increase the scope of the first stage of the redevelopment of nib Stadium, which is the home for rectangular sports. The decision that we made was a result of that extensive consultation process and stakeholder engagement that made it really clear to the government that the provision of corporate amenity in the first stage of the redevelopment was really critical to the ongoing sustainability and viability of the two major tenants—Western Force and Perth Glory. As a result of that, cabinet decided to increase that budget to $95.1 million to allow the expansion of that scope. The expansion means that the eastern stand will now include 56 open corporate boxes seating 420 and a 250person barbeque terrace area and associated seating. It will include LED signage and a second video screen. Mr R.H. Cook : So it’s a cost blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : No. This is the problem we have in this place. We actually plan and do the work properly and work with our sports. Mr E.S. Ripper : It’s a planned blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : If I was the Leader of the Opposition, I do not think I would be going into blow-outs. The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
The other thing that meeting reinforced to me was the huge importance of undertaking proper levels of planning and stakeholder consultation before significant budgetary decisions are made. These are the principles that underpin the decision that cabinet made and I announced on 3 August, which was to increase the scope of the first stage of the redevelopment of nib Stadium, which is the home for rectangular sports. The decision that we made was a result of that extensive consultation process and stakeholder engagement that made it really clear to the government that the provision of corporate amenity in the first stage of the redevelopment was really critical to the ongoing sustainability and viability of the two major tenants—Western Force and Perth Glory. As a result of that, cabinet decided to increase that budget to $95.1 million to allow the expansion of that scope. The expansion means that the eastern stand will now include 56 open corporate boxes seating 420 and a 250person barbeque terrace area and associated seating. It will include LED signage and a second video screen. Mr R.H. Cook : So it’s a cost blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : No. This is the problem we have in this place. We actually plan and do the work properly and work with our sports. Mr E.S. Ripper : It’s a planned blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : If I was the Leader of the Opposition, I do not think I would be going into blow-outs. The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr R.H. Cook : So it’s a cost blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : No. This is the problem we have in this place. We actually plan and do the work properly and work with our sports. Mr E.S. Ripper : It’s a planned blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : If I was the Leader of the Opposition, I do not think I would be going into blow-outs. The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : No. This is the problem we have in this place. We actually plan and do the work properly and work with our sports. Mr E.S. Ripper : It’s a planned blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : If I was the Leader of the Opposition, I do not think I would be going into blow-outs. The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr E.S. Ripper : It’s a planned blow-out. Mr T.K. WALDRON : If I was the Leader of the Opposition, I do not think I would be going into blow-outs. The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : If I was the Leader of the Opposition, I do not think I would be going into blow-outs. The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
The cumulative impact of this additional investment will stand Western Force, Perth Glory and hopefully—I know the member for Willagee is very interested in this—a national rugby league franchise into the future in good stead. They will have huge match day savings that will make it easier for them to operate and make a profit and keep the sport strong and healthy. With the addition of the corporates, it now gives them great ability to earn a lot more income. They have the ability to use their own expertise and make money for the sport, which is good for the sport. It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
It is important to note that one of our original priorities in doing that eastern stand was to make sure that public amenity is good; that is why we concentrated on the eastern stand. Those who have been to the stadium would know that it is a temporary facility that needs some attention. Anyone who went to the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs game would have seen the conditions that the general public — Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : You could have done something like this; you just did not. Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr D.A. Templeman interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I formally call you to order for the first and second time today. I formally call the members for West Swan and Cannington to order for the second time today. Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : The Premier and I went down and looked at the stadium and met with the sporting organisations et cetera. There was obviously a real need for the general public. It was terrible for those people in the stands when the Broncos and the Rabbitohs played, because it was a really wet night. This is about wanting to provide decent amenity. We have now included some corporates. After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
After the announcement, it was really heartening to get great support from the Western Force and Perth Glory, because the viability of these codes is important. Those teams appreciate the redevelopment of the eastern stand and will continue to work with government to make sure that we deliver it. The redevelopment is also about the quality of games that we can now attract to that venue. We will be able to attract better quality games, which is great for the public. In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
In closing, so that members understand, we expect the construction of the eastern stand to be staged such that there is as little disruption as possible to the codes and the venue management. We are working to stage the construction so that we have the least possible disruption. The redeveloped eastern stand is planned to be complete by the start of the 2013 Super 15 season. I look forward to continuing to work with not only the codes—rugby union and soccer—so that they have a strong viable base on which to continue to grow, but also other sports and, hopefully, one day National Rugby League.
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