Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Photo: TVS Architects. The Ballymore Redevelopment has been a topic of great frustration for the QRU (Queensland Rugby Union), first with their proposed “Camp Wallaby” idea accepted and then squashed by the ARU, then a second plan accepted and then again squashed, this time by the Government. New and improved training and sports medicine clinics are to be heavily upgraded and developed including a swimming pool and a gym, of which would be accessible to the public when not being used by the Roar or Reds during training. We’re asking all rugby supporters to talk to your local state and Federal MPs – and candidates in the next Federal Election – and urge them to back Ballymore. ( Log Out /  As has been publicised before, Ballymore has fallen into disrepair, with no significant revenue from the ground to offset maintenance … “I would like to thank Minister McKenzie and local member Trevor Evans for their commitment to Ballymore,” Hanham said. $15 million Government commitment guarantees Ballymore redevelopment. Chief executive Richard Barker said the QRU’s priority was guaranteeing a mid-range makeover rather than gambling on an all-or-nothing pitch for a new 20,000-seat stadium. The QRU and Rugby Australia welcomed the commitment, which will help turn Ballymore Park into a world-class sports precinct and community facility. As has been publicised before, Ballymore has fallen into disrepair, with no significant revenue from the ground to offset maintenance and depreciation costs of more than $1.5 million a year. It’s critical to providing the facilities to build a Super Rugby championship-winning team. REVAMPING jaded Ballymore as a $30 million High Performance Centre and shared home with football is the Queensland Rugby Union’s bold vision for the future. Explore LIVE Rugby your way with the Rugby Xplorer App. “It is also an exciting project for our community, preserving and enhancing their access to the precinct. It will also become an attractive training base for visiting teams and as well as other sporting teams. We want this facility to be the home of women’s rugby in Australia, right here at the iconic Ballymore stadium. All rights reserved. "The last time I was speaking to the QRU they were saying that they had appointed an architect that was working on those designs." "I did try to ring the Sports Minister ahead of this – but with Ballymore there was a commitment, I think, from both the Federal and State government for a $30 million redevelopment, of which we both pay $15 million. Queensland Rugby Union Chief Executive Officer David Hanham said the NRTC would be the centrepiece of a transformation of the ageing Ballymore precinct into a world-class community sporting facility. Inspiring all Australians to celebrate and play our great global game. However in 2010, the Government approved the funding of a $100 million redevelopment proposal which still … Receive breaking rugby news, team and player announcements, exclusive content and ticket presale information. “Securing bi-partisan Government support for the development of the NRTC is a crucial step forward in Rugby Australia and the QRU’s plans for Ballymore and we will continue to work with the Queensland Government to unlock a matching commitment”. "I know that the Sports Minister is in discussions not only with rugby but also with what the future of Ballymore is," Jones said. All rights reserved. "The National Rugby Training Centre development at Ballymore would be transformational for rugby in Australia, securing a new home for our women's 15-a-side program and a world class facility for the Qantas Wallabies ahead of Test matches in south east Queensland," Clarke said. ( Log Out /  Redeveloping Ballymore is critical for our game. SEATING MAP STREET MAP SATELLITE MAP ACCOMMODATION PHOTOS OFFICIAL SITE : STADIUMS: AUS CAPITAL TERRITORY Canberra NEW SOUTH WALES Sydney Newcastle NORTHERN TERRITORY Darwin QUEENSLAND Brisbane Gold Coast SOUTH AUSTRALIA Adelaide TASMANIA Hobart Launceston VICTORIA … Ballymore’s stands should be demolished and Queensland’s spiritual home of rugby should become a training centre for club rugby, a 12-month review of the state's sports stadiums …

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