Alternative Wellington Stadium

Yep, and can open up the racecourse for parking 

Friar Tuck

Doloras

Would a stadium at Heretaunga be any improvement accessibility-wise on Porirua Park?

NZCIS is right next to the train station so that’s one huge improvement over Porirua Park. I’d wager that there’s a greater number of Nix fans in the Hutt than in Porirua/Kāpiti as well.

As much as it would pain me to admit it, I'd probably say you're right. There are plenty of fans this side of the range, but either way, it's not ideal. I've never understood why there wasn't some sort of rail link between UH and Ptown / Waikanae.

YoungHeartHM

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Who else has heard of this? Or can add more details?

I had heard a while ago (maybe 6+ months) that they were interested in the idea but the local council wasn't. Think they were keen to invest some money in getting the train station upgraded.

Ryan

Yep, and can open up the racecourse for parking 

Davis Field would be ideal for game day parking

WanderingSheep

Friar Tuck

Doloras

Would a stadium at Heretaunga be any improvement accessibility-wise on Porirua Park?

NZCIS is right next to the train station so that’s one huge improvement over Porirua Park. I’d wager that there’s a greater number of Nix fans in the Hutt than in Porirua/Kāpiti as well.

As much as it would pain me to admit it, I'd probably say you're right. There are plenty of fans this side of the range, but either way, it's not ideal. I've never understood why there wasn't some sort of rail link between UH and Ptown / Waikanae.

National wants to start building the Petone to Grenada link road asap but I wouldn't hold my breath for them to consider including a rail link in the plans.

WanderingSheep

Friar Tuck

Doloras

Would a stadium at Heretaunga be any improvement accessibility-wise on Porirua Park?

NZCIS is right next to the train station so that’s one huge improvement over Porirua Park. I’d wager that there’s a greater number of Nix fans in the Hutt than in Porirua/Kāpiti as well.

As much as it would pain me to admit it, I'd probably say you're right. There are plenty of fans this side of the range, but either way, it's not ideal. I've never understood why there wasn't some sort of rail link between UH and Ptown / Waikanae.

Economics I'd say. Would need to be a tunnel most of the way and it would be something like 5 times as long as the Wellington to Tawa one. That's super expensive given how few people would use it. 

2ndBest

WanderingSheep

Friar Tuck

Doloras

Would a stadium at Heretaunga be any improvement accessibility-wise on Porirua Park?

NZCIS is right next to the train station so that’s one huge improvement over Porirua Park. I’d wager that there’s a greater number of Nix fans in the Hutt than in Porirua/Kāpiti as well.

As much as it would pain me to admit it, I'd probably say you're right. There are plenty of fans this side of the range, but either way, it's not ideal. I've never understood why there wasn't some sort of rail link between UH and Ptown / Waikanae.

Economics I'd say. Would need to be a tunnel most of the way and it would be something like 5 times as long as the Wellington to Tawa one. That's super expensive given how few people would use it. 

Was more talking from a historical perspective. Total non-starter these days. I'm just annoyed as it makes getting to Brewtown a pain :D 

The new road wouldn't do much for me either, I've never been one to drive to football as I like the opportunity for a drink. I also get a buzz from being on PT with like minded folk.

Friar Tuck

Ryan

Yep, and can open up the racecourse for parking 

Davis Field would be ideal for game day parking

Yeah there is heaps of space out around there, it's 100% doable! 

I just had the greatest idea yet..... 

Build a stadium at Brewtown ;) haha 

WanderingSheep

2ndBest

WanderingSheep

Friar Tuck

Doloras

Would a stadium at Heretaunga be any improvement accessibility-wise on Porirua Park?

NZCIS is right next to the train station so that’s one huge improvement over Porirua Park. I’d wager that there’s a greater number of Nix fans in the Hutt than in Porirua/Kāpiti as well.

As much as it would pain me to admit it, I'd probably say you're right. There are plenty of fans this side of the range, but either way, it's not ideal. I've never understood why there wasn't some sort of rail link between UH and Ptown / Waikanae.

Economics I'd say. Would need to be a tunnel most of the way and it would be something like 5 times as long as the Wellington to Tawa one. That's super expensive given how few people would use it. 

Was more talking from a historical perspective. Total non-starter these days. I'm just annoyed as it makes getting to Brewtown a pain :D 

The new road wouldn't do much for me either, I've never been one to drive to football as I like the opportunity for a drink. I also get a buzz from being on PT with like minded folk.

If we ever did end up with a stadium at the NZCIS, maybe they could look at running buses from the club rooms of the football clubs on the Coast side. Something to help mitigate any drop off of fans from there.

Elemenop

I just had the greatest idea yet..... 

Build a stadium at Brewtown ;) haha 

That’s been my dream since Brewtown was built lol, even mocked up how a stadium would look on the big field in the middle. Unfortunately there’s no room now that the new carpark and alterations to the field have gone in.

Friar Tuck

Elemenop

I just had the greatest idea yet..... 

Build a stadium at Brewtown ;) haha 

That’s been my dream since Brewtown was built lol, even mocked up how a stadium would look on the big field in the middle. Unfortunately there’s no room now that the new carpark and alterations to the field have gone in.

The UHCC have just invested in new club rooms for the Rugby and other minor unimportant groups. Maidstone Park would have been perfect for a 12,000 stadium. Next to Brewtown, Next to a major railway station.

LG

Friar Tuck

Elemenop

I just had the greatest idea yet..... 

Build a stadium at Brewtown ;) haha 

That’s been my dream since Brewtown was built lol, even mocked up how a stadium would look on the big field in the middle. Unfortunately there’s no room now that the new carpark and alterations to the field have gone in.

The UHCC have just invested in new club rooms for the Rugby and other minor unimportant groups. Maidstone Park would have been perfect for a 12,000 stadium. Next to Brewtown, Next to a major railway station.

Brilliant playground too to occupy the kids that have lost interest 😂

Elemenop

I just had the greatest idea yet..... 

Build a stadium at Brewtown ;) haha 

nzcis and brew town are both owned by the same family. But maybe just run shuttles between the two facilities is enough.