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Josh

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Some interesting news regarding the high performance centre. I hadn't been paying attention to it.
  • Penrith $22 million in 2016
  • Titans $25 million in 2016
  • Broncos $27 million in 2018
  • Raiders $19 million in 2020
  • Cowboys $40 million in 2021
  • Tigers $75 million in 2022
  • Sea Eagles $33 million in 2022
  • Knights $23 million in 2022
  • Roosters $13 million in 2023
  • Rabbitohs $26 million in 2023
  • Eels $53 million to be opened in 2025
  • Bulldogs $60 million to be opened in December 2026
  • Dragons $60 million to be opened in 2026
Sharks, Dolphins, Storm and Warriors do not have a high performance centre.

The Dolphins have had some horrid luck in trying to get their base off the ground. Respective federal and state governments have gone to recent elections with the promise of helping fund the development with the plans already drawn up - only for those governments to lose at the poll booth.

The Queensland Labor government promised $10 million if they retained power at elections last October before they were defeated. The former Scott Morrison government also made a similar election promise before losing.
 

mr_c

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all well and good having fancy facilities some but success comes on field some of these more expensive ones show nothing on field
 

mr_c

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Bold vision for sport, tourism hub​

Published 5:03am 9 January 2025
Words by Kylie Knight
The Dolphins has always been a club with great vision, a fact which propelled it into the NRL and is now driving a masterplan for its Redcliffe home.
The club has created a bold plan for the site, at the corner of Klingner and Ashmole roads, which it hopes will be realised in the run-up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.
Dolphins Group CEO Tony Murphy shared the club’s vision with Moreton Daily.
It includes a beefed-up stadium to seat 22,000-24,000 people, one or two towers of hotel accommodation, re-positioning the club building and constructing a 1000-seat conference centre with meeting rooms and a link to the stadium.
Tony says the club’s plans to increase Kayo Stadium’s capacity include building a grandstand at the southern end of the field and increasing seating on the Des Webb Stand, adding another tier.
The hotel accommodation would provide 300-400 beds in about 200 rooms, easing a shortage across the City of Moreton Bay.
There is also potential for the adjacent Dolphins Central shopping centre to expand skywards, with a second storey added.
Tony says the plans aim to create a hub for tourism, entertainment and sport on the Peninsula.
“The whole point is not to build anything that wouldn’t be used often,” he explains.
“People can come and visit to go to a conference or go to a game.”
Packages could be created for footy fans wanting to watch the team train, tour the facilities and meet the players in a tailored, personal experience.
Tony says the masterplan aims to capitalise on the club’s expertise in food and beverage, rugby league and tourism attraction.
Visitors would have easy access to Moreton Bay, Moreton Island and attractions on the Redcliffe Peninsula and in the broader City of Moreton Bay.
“It makes a lot of sense,” he says.
The club is hoping to partner with government to turn its vision into reality, as it did to build the existing stadium.
Tony says new LNP State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-Anne Dooley understands the project and the club has already met with Premier David Crisafulli.
“We would love to help them solve issues with the Olympic Games for displaced sports,” he explains.
These could include the Reds, Broncos, Dolphins and Roar, when existing stadiums needed for the Games are unavailable for an extended period in the lead-up to the event, during and afterwards.
Tony says the club has a strong case for funding and is ‘in there fighting’. He would love to see the masterplan realised by 2023, if not before.
“We’ve just got to keep talking and convince people that it’s a good idea, which it is,” he says.
Stage one - the stadium upgrade and new club would cost about $60 million.
The club would likely fund the hotel itself but would be hoping for a partnership with government for the conference centre.
“We are not for profit. We put anything we make back into the sport and making the sporting facilities better,” Tony says.
The Dolphins support a broad range of other local sporting clubs and organisations on the Peninsula through its grants program.
It also subsidises its aquatic centre to the tune of $250,000-$300,000 per year, providing affordable learn-to-swim lessons for about 800 children.
 

257Matt

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Bold vision for sport, tourism hub​

Published 5:03am 9 January 2025
Words by Kylie Knight
The Dolphins has always been a club with great vision, a fact which propelled it into the NRL and is now driving a masterplan for its Redcliffe home.
The club has created a bold plan for the site, at the corner of Klingner and Ashmole roads, which it hopes will be realised in the run-up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.
Dolphins Group CEO Tony Murphy shared the club’s vision with Moreton Daily.
It includes a beefed-up stadium to seat 22,000-24,000 people, one or two towers of hotel accommodation, re-positioning the club building and constructing a 1000-seat conference centre with meeting rooms and a link to the stadium.
Tony says the club’s plans to increase Kayo Stadium’s capacity include building a grandstand at the southern end of the field and increasing seating on the Des Webb Stand, adding another tier.
The hotel accommodation would provide 300-400 beds in about 200 rooms, easing a shortage across the City of Moreton Bay.
There is also potential for the adjacent Dolphins Central shopping centre to expand skywards, with a second storey added.
Tony says the plans aim to create a hub for tourism, entertainment and sport on the Peninsula.
“The whole point is not to build anything that wouldn’t be used often,” he explains.
“People can come and visit to go to a conference or go to a game.”
Packages could be created for footy fans wanting to watch the team train, tour the facilities and meet the players in a tailored, personal experience.
Tony says the masterplan aims to capitalise on the club’s expertise in food and beverage, rugby league and tourism attraction.
Visitors would have easy access to Moreton Bay, Moreton Island and attractions on the Redcliffe Peninsula and in the broader City of Moreton Bay.
“It makes a lot of sense,” he says.
The club is hoping to partner with government to turn its vision into reality, as it did to build the existing stadium.
Tony says new LNP State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-Anne Dooley understands the project and the club has already met with Premier David Crisafulli.
“We would love to help them solve issues with the Olympic Games for displaced sports,” he explains.
These could include the Reds, Broncos, Dolphins and Roar, when existing stadiums needed for the Games are unavailable for an extended period in the lead-up to the event, during and afterwards.
Tony says the club has a strong case for funding and is ‘in there fighting’. He would love to see the masterplan realised by 2023, if not before.
“We’ve just got to keep talking and convince people that it’s a good idea, which it is,” he says.
Stage one - the stadium upgrade and new club would cost about $60 million.
The club would likely fund the hotel itself but would be hoping for a partnership with government for the conference centre.
“We are not for profit. We put anything we make back into the sport and making the sporting facilities better,” Tony says.
The Dolphins support a broad range of other local sporting clubs and organisations on the Peninsula through its grants program.
It also subsidises its aquatic centre to the tune of $250,000-$300,000 per year, providing affordable learn-to-swim lessons for about 800 children.
Game changer for Dolphins if it comes off. The area needs more motel/hotel accommodation and to have a better ground means more games and more other events. I just hope parking isn't an issue and they can build more parking spots even if it means upgrading the junior ground car park area.
 

Gary

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They have been snapping up the houses along Klingner road, they have bought quite a few.
 

Equaliser

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Game changer for Dolphins if it comes off. The area needs more motel/hotel accommodation and to have a better ground means more games and more other events. I just hope parking isn't an issue and they can build more parking spots even if it means upgrading the junior ground car park area.
Public transport is the future. Shouldn't worry about car parking at all. Only bus parking.
 

257Matt

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Public transport is the future. Shouldn't worry about car parking at all. Only bus parking.
Maybe for NRL games and concerts but not for grocery shopping, dinner or lunch at the club, coffee or pancakes at Over There or parents/volunteers going to junior league games.
 

Equaliser

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Maybe for NRL games and concerts but not for grocery shopping, dinner or lunch at the club, coffee or pancakes at Over There or parents/volunteers going to junior league games.
Was refering to spectators at NRL games.
 

Liverbird with Phins up

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Maybe for NRL games and concerts but not for grocery shopping, dinner or lunch at the club, coffee or pancakes at Over There or parents/volunteers going to junior league games.
I’ve been over there outside of nrl games for weekend youth Soccer stuff. It was a parking nightmare even then.
 

257Matt

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I’ve been over there outside of nrl games for weekend youth Soccer stuff. It was a parking nightmare even then.
Kayo Stadium and Tosser Turner Complex been awarded the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup in May lets see how it handles that with parking. I went to lunch one day at the Leagues when passing through from Ballina to Caloundra and there was some tournament on at the main ground hard to get parking and I even found parking a little difficult for Coles when I had to do some shopping when on holidays. I only do my shopping when in Brisbane at Dolphins complex - it's a way I can support the club as I live in Sydney.
 

Liverbird with Phins up

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Kayo Stadium and Tosser Turner Complex been awarded the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup in May lets see how it handles that with parking. I went to lunch one day at the Leagues when passing through from Ballina to Caloundra and there was some tournament on at the main ground hard to get parking and I even found parking a little difficult for Coles when I had to do some shopping when on holidays. I only do my shopping when in Brisbane at Dolphins complex - it's a way I can support the club as I live in Sydney.
You poor bugger living in Sydney. I moved from Olympic Park to Morton Bay 4 years ago.

Life is so much better
 
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