http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/ade ... tion/46939The media covered the matter of the demolition works at Adelaide Oval and the $535m upgrade. By way of background, Adelaide United through owner Robert Gerard recognised an opportunity to improve facilities at Hindmarsh by reusing the sails/covers that were at Adelaide Oval. It was understood that significant engineering reports would be necessary, however the building schedule over ruled that possibility with the AFL Season in 2014 the overriding factor.
Media Transcript
Adelaide United CEO Glenn Elliott has answered questions regarding the club’s request to utilise the sails/covers at Adelaide Oval Chappell Stands, which are being dismantled as part of the ground’s redevelopment.
Reporters: How disappointing was it to be given the brush off in terms of trying to retrieve the sales from the Chappell Stands?
Glenn Elliott (GE): It is disappointing because Hindmarsh is a north south facing complex and shade on the eastern grandstand would have been fantastic, especially for what is now a summer sport in the A-League.
The stupidity of the Adelaide Oval redevelopment boggles the mind!
So AU wanted to use the sails for the Eastern stand. How good would have that been! Instead they are on the scrap heap!
Even though the government is paying for the AO redevelopment and the government is in charge of Hindmarsh. Sounds like one hand doesn't know what the other is doing!
