Punt Road Oval Redevelopment [merged]

[DCrane]

I'm not sure if we'd be allowed to set up a MCG-sized oval in Yarra Park right next to Punt Rd Oval? From memory, doesn't Melbourne want to set up facilities somewhere in Yarra Park (north-east corner near)?

Benny wants a slice of Yarra Park. Bit torn on this one. I love Richmond but I also oppose any further encroachment on Melbourne's parks, there has been too much of it. 

[Rampsation]

Citizens Park in Richmond could be developed as a 2nd venue.

You'd wanna rip it and start again.
Walk my dog there every night, it's a tip.

Agree its a tip but that's why it could be redeveloped into a nice facility and its in Richmond.

[WilliamPowell]

And so we will run both an AFLW and VFLW teams?

Yep

[one-eyed]

And another thing …

Watch for movement on the club's facilities next year. The Tigers will boast five teams (AFL, VFL, AFLW, VFLW and wheelchair) from 2020, and have already identified a need to expand, potentially to include a second training venue. They've started lobbying for state and federal funding to back such a project. - Jennifer Phelan

Source: AFL website

[one-eyed]

Brendon Gale said the Tigers' off-field priority over the next few years was to expand their Punt Road facility to help cater for their four teams that will take to the field as of 2020.

After 2019, they will have AFL, VFL, AFLW and VFLW – plus a wheelchair team – using their facilities.

They're still considering adopting a second training ground, as floated by Gale at the October best and fairest count, given the pressure the additional teams are expected to put on their current home. 

But, Gale said redeveloping Punt Road – a move that will require lobbying for state and federal funding – is at the top of their needs list.

"First and foremost, our priority is making sure our facilities here at Punt Road are fit for purpose and can accommodate a growing football club and football teams," he said.

"I think that's our priority."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-12-03/tigers-keen-to-surpass-100000-members-again

[lamington]

What's wrong with Citizen Park? I go running around the oval, pat the dogs and it seems fine to me? Yes there's people having a cheeky drink on the benches at around 10pm onwards but I think it's a nice oval

[Beans]

Citizens Park is lovely but there is not really room for development. I think Kevin Bartlett Reserve is better suited.

[rogerd3]

If you want injuries by all means train at Citizens Park.

[Diocletian]

Going back to Craigieburn....

[Rampsation]

Going back to Craigieburn....

They wont go back to Craigieburn. I can see them working out of Beaconsfield too at same stage because it fits in with our supporter base strategy.

[WilliamPowell]

Going back to Craigieburn....

They wont go back to Craigieburn. I can see them working out of Beaconsfield too at same stage because it fits in with our supporter base strategy.

Doubt that Hume Council would want them back anyway. Considering what they "were given" in terms of the facility out there and what they were asked to do in return the Club treated the Craigieburn deal very poorly

Have said it many times it's a pity the CLub didn't embrace the Carigieburn deal they way they've embraced Beaconsfield. They had a huge opportunity out there for growth and turned its back on it ....   

[one-eyed]

From Prez Peggy O'Neal:

What are we doing to ensure our facilities don’t fall behind other clubs again? We worked hard to get back to a level playing field and I don’t want to see us lose ground.

This is certainly a major priority for the Club right now. We have continued to work hard with Federal, State and Local governments and have received some encouraging feedback. Naturally, the final funding mix and the amount of that funding will dictate the shape of the redevelopment masterplan and timing. We anticipate being able to share a significant update with members and supporters in the first half next year.

In the meantime, we are likely to add some portable office space behind the goals at Punt Road Oval to accommodate our growing administration needs but importantly, to give the football department access to additional space that will enable them to best prepare our AFL, VFL and VFLW teams in 2019, and of course, our AFLW team in 2020.

Source: RFC website

[mightytiges]

Going back to Craigieburn....

They wont go back to Craigieburn. I can see them working out of Beaconsfield too at same stage because it fits in with our supporter base strategy.

Doubt that Hume Council would want them back anyway. Considering what they "were given" in terms of the facility out there and what they were asked to do in return the Club treated the Craigieburn deal very poorly

Have said it many times it's a pity the CLub didn't embrace the Carigieburn deal they way they've embraced Beaconsfield. They had a huge opportunity out there for growth and turned its back on it ....   

What killed Craigieburn was it's out in whoop whoop and a pain to get to even by car unless you live out that way  .

[WilliamPowell]

What killed Craigieburn was it's out in whoop whoop and a pain to get to even by car unless you live out that way  .

A bit like Beaconsfield.... 

[mightytiges]

From Prez Peggy O'Neal:

What are we doing to ensure our facilities don’t fall behind other clubs again? We worked hard to get back to a level playing field and I don’t want to see us lose ground.

This is certainly a major priority for the Club right now. We have continued to work hard with Federal, State and Local governments and have received some encouraging feedback. Naturally, the final funding mix and the amount of that funding will dictate the shape of the redevelopment masterplan and timing. We anticipate being able to share a significant update with members and supporters in the first half next year.

In the meantime, we are likely to add some portable office space behind the goals at Punt Road Oval to accommodate our growing administration needs but importantly, to give the football department access to additional space that will enable them to best prepare our AFL, VFL and VFLW teams in 2019, and of course, our AFLW team in 2020.

Source: RFC website

Richmond station is planned to be redeveloped and there's talk of building a raised walkway over Brunton Ave. I wonder how this will tie eventually into the area around Punt Rd and whether we can use it to add more facitilies (eg: admin).