Norwood Oval's Cooper's Hill

[Bluedemon]

NORWOOD Oval’s famed Cooper’s Hill could be bulldozed for a $6.3 million clubrooms as part of redevelopment plans endorsed by Norwood, Payneham & St Peters Council.

The Cooper’s Hill option is one of four possible sites for a new building to house the football club and a merged St Morris/Norwood RSL sub-branch.

Another option, to build a new $6.7 million three storey venue within the locally heritage-listed Sir Edwin T Smith grandstand, was also given in-principle support by the council at its meeting last week.

Two other options - a $7 million redevelopment of the Baulderstone Stand (between the western and Smith stands), which was the football club’s preferred option, and a new $6.8 million three storey building at the oval’s north-western corner - were also considered but not endorsed by the council.

NP&SP Mayor Robert Bria said while the council had supported two of the options, all four proposals would be expected to go out for community consultation within two months.

“The two (preferred) locations present the best strategic options for the long-term benefit of the Norwood Football Club and the RSL, the council, the local and broader community and, indeed, the iconic Norwood Oval,” Mr Bria said.

He said redeveloping the Sir Edwin T. Smith stand would enable all of the football club’s activities, including its administration and player areas, to be in one place.

The Cooper’s Hill option was the cheapest of all four options, and at two storeys was less obtrusive, he said.

“The Baulderstone option poses some difficulties for nearby residents and the cantilevered upper levels would encroach over the Wood St footpath,” he said.

“We understand Cooper’s Hill is fairly iconic at Norwood Oval ... (but) if this option went ahead I don’t anticipate it taking up all of the whole area.”

The project would be jointly funded by the Redlegs, the RSL and the NP&SP ratepayers, however negotiations were not yet finalised.

Redlegs’ chief executive Dominic Shepley was not deterred by the council’s lukewarm response to its favoured Baulderstone option.

“We’re keen to work with the council to ensure we can achieve the growth and commercial opportunities that will flow from this project,” Mr Shepley said.

RSL state president Jock Statton said he had no strong preference for the location of its new clubrooms, which would house a new sub-branch once merger plans for St Morris and Norwood clubs were finalised.

“We just want to make sure we’ve got sufficient space for us and enough parking,” Mr Statton said.

[Crack]

Not a lot of room to play with there!! I'd imagine Cooper's Hill would hold over 50% of the "standing" crowd at a Norwood Game.. Wouldn't be the same standing down the Norhtern End.. And just a bit squeezy too!!

[CENTURION]

does this mean We'll be allowed back at night?

[Crack]

does this mean We'll be allowed back at night?

Only if they build a lock up in the new facility...

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does this mean We'll be allowed back at night?

Only if they build a lock up in the new facility...

EXCELLENT! Something new to break out of!!

[Crack]

does this mean We'll be allowed back at night?

Only if they build a lock up in the new facility...

EXCELLENT! Something new to break out of!!

Ha! I'm sure they will be begging ALL footy fans to come to the Parade, to help pay for it!!

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I wonder if the local government or council will conribute? And, if so, will Cornz whinge about that? Or does he only whinge about Us? BTW, who paid for the extensions/renovations done in the last few years at Genelg?

[Royal City]

NORWOOD Oval’s famed Cooper’s Hill could be bulldozed for a $6.3 million clubrooms as part of redevelopment plans endorsed by Norwood, Payneham & St Peters Council.

The Cooper’s Hill option is one of four possible sites for a new building to house the football club and a merged St Morris/Norwood RSL sub-branch.

Another option, to build a new $6.7 million three storey venue within the locally heritage-listed Sir Edwin T Smith grandstand, was also given in-principle support by the council at its meeting last week.

Two other options - a $7 million redevelopment of the Baulderstone Stand (between the western and Smith stands), which was the football club’s preferred option, and a new $6.8 million three storey building at the oval’s north-western corner - were also considered but not endorsed by the council.

NP&SP Mayor Robert Bria said while the council had supported two of the options, all four proposals would be expected to go out for community consultation within two months.

“The two (preferred) locations present the best strategic options for the long-term benefit of the Norwood Football Club and the RSL, the council, the local and broader community and, indeed, the iconic Norwood Oval,” Mr Bria said.

He said redeveloping the Sir Edwin T. Smith stand would enable all of the football club’s activities, including its administration and player areas, to be in one place.

The Cooper’s Hill option was the cheapest of all four options, and at two storeys was less obtrusive, he said.

“The Baulderstone option poses some difficulties for nearby residents and the cantilevered upper levels would encroach over the Wood St footpath,” he said.

“We understand Cooper’s Hill is fairly iconic at Norwood Oval ... (but) if this option went ahead I don’t anticipate it taking up all of the whole area.”

The project would be jointly funded by the Redlegs, the RSL and the NP&SP ratepayers, however negotiations were not yet finalised.

Redlegs’ chief executive Dominic Shepley was not deterred by the council’s lukewarm response to its favoured Baulderstone option.

“We’re keen to work with the council to ensure we can achieve the growth and commercial opportunities that will flow from this project,” Mr Shepley said.

RSL state president Jock Statton said he had no strong preference for the location of its new clubrooms, which would house a new sub-branch once merger plans for St Morris and Norwood clubs were finalised.

“We just want to make sure we’ve got sufficient space for us and enough parking,” Mr Statton said.

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[Big Phil]

From Localfootysa...

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/sout ... 6006368269

[RustyCage]

“We just want to make sure we’ve got sufficient space for us and enough parking,” Mr Statton said.[/i]

There hasn't been enough parking for 110 years!

[Drop Bear]

Could downsize it and change the name to Coopers Light Hill.

[topsywaldron]

“We just want to make sure we’ve got sufficient space for us and enough parking,” Mr Statton said.

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For someone so righteous about everything to do with the SANFL I'd suggest you read the article in full.

If you do happen to read it all you'd understand that the quote you bolded is from someone with a large vested interest in the project going ahead, not a p#ssed off local resident. I'm pretty sure you'll find the two sub branches of the RSL of which Mr Statton is a spokesperson for have both voted in favour of merger in a facility at Norwood Oval.

Sorry to rain on your sure to be amusing welter of poorly inserted images with a few facts.

Here's how it's done by the way with a picture chosen just for you.

[Big Phil]

“We just want to make sure we’ve got sufficient space for us and enough parking,” Mr Statton said.[/i]

There hasn't been enough parking for 110 years!

No problem for me, I just have a 5 minute walk down the road...

I've got a 4 car driveway, come park your car in mine ( for $5 )

[mighty_tiger_79]

yeah ill park my car at your joint BP

I read the fine print where it states upon $5 entry each patron in the car will receive a cold beer from yourself

[Royal City]

“We just want to make sure we’ve got sufficient space for us and enough parking,” Mr Statton said.

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For someone so righteous about everything to do with the SANFL I'd suggest you read the article in full.

If you do happen to read it all you'd understand that the quote you bolded is from someone with a large vested interest in the project going ahead, not a p#ssed off local resident. I'm pretty sure you'll find the two sub branches of the RSL of which Mr Statton is a spokesperson for have both voted in favour of merger in a facility at Norwood Oval.

Sorry to rain on your sure to be amusing welter of poorly inserted images with a few facts.

Here's how it's done by the way with a picture chosen just for you.

NO worries Mr Rickus

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IM sure youll have plenty of room when you knock down that pesky rotunda out the front.

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parking ain't a problem! there's a bus stop right out front and a whole suburb FULL of side streets to park in!

[dedja]

parking ain't a problem! there's a bus stop right out front and a whole suburb FULL of side streets to park in!

or park in BP's driveway ...

[topsywaldron]

NO worries Mr Rickus

That's almost amusing.

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who's Mr. Rickus?

[The Sleeping Giant]

parking ain't a problem! there's a bus stop right out front and a whole suburb FULL of side streets to park in!

or park in BP's driveway ...

He lives close by in case anyone missed it.