This is all very good news for Halifax. I'm curious as to who these sponsors could be (particularly the full sponsors) and how the Racino would play into the design and usage of the stadium land.
Exciting! Quite a bit of interest!
The CTV News video clip mentioned Shannon Park a few times -- along with Truro as a possible location for a Racino, at least in terms of the current focus of the first nations bands.
The current bid does not have a location attached to it.
Here's hoping these possible partnerships brings a focus to Shannon Park as the best choice! I would gladly eat my words of FIFA's likely death.
Great news. It is hard to believe that my hobby 3D stadium model made it to CTV news. (my Sketchup skills have improved somewhat since then; I made that almost a year and a half ago).
I just hope that people who are watching the CTV news clip are informed that it was just drawn for fun (and a far-fetched hope that Halifax would eventually build a stadium).
PS: If Mayor Kelly can get funding partners for a stadium then he will have made a believer out of me and many others.
Last edited by fenwick16; Feb 18, 2012 at 5:11 PM.
Halifax should proceed with a stadium regardless of the Womens World Cup. In fact, you might end up with a better product if you were freed from the time constraints of having to have it prepared in such short order....
According to a poster on CFL.ca, the other two potential partners are the universities. If true, I wonder if this could help open up federal funding.
A rally might help the pro-stadium cause at this point. Use the media to invite anybody who is either involved in, or a fan of football or soccer to a rally at the provincial legislature. It could act as a focal point to demonstrate public support for a stadium. It would undoubtedly receive media exposure, and if successful, might sway any politicians that are undecided in their support. Invite pro-stadium politicians like Peter Kelly and Peter MacKay to speak. Try to re-create what happened in Winnipeg, where many people thought the NHL would never return. Play up the underdog angle, as many people love to support someone fighting against the odds.
According to a poster on CFL.ca, the other two potential partners are the universities. If true, I wonder if this could help open up federal funding.
A rally might help the pro-stadium cause at this point. Use the media to invite anybody who is either involved in, or a fan of football or soccer to a rally at the provincial legislature. It could act as a focal point to demonstrate public support for a stadium. It would undoubtedly receive media exposure, and if successful, might sway any politicians that are undecided in their support. Invite pro-stadium politicians like Peter Kelly and Peter MacKay to speak. Try to re-create what happened in Winnipeg, where many people thought the NHL would never return. Play up the underdog angle, as many people love to support someone fighting against the odds.
If true, this may speak volumes as to the location of the stadium
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