A new stadium for Canberra
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Hello and welcome.
Canberra has been left behind. In 10 years of living here, the city has been transformed into the most liveable place in Australia, but the sporting experience at AIS Arena, Bruce Stadium and even Manuka Oval has failed to keep pace.
Missing out on top level sporting matches like fixtures in the 2023 Women’s Football World Cup has been painful. Even tiny Townsville, thanks to its new stadium, has hosted a State of Origin match.
The possibility of being overlooked for 2027 Rugby World Cup games due to Bruce not being up to scratch prompted me to do something. This petition and newsletter is that something.
I’ve loved going to Bruce Stadium. In many ways it’s already the iconic Canberra experience. But along with the trees, the sky and the sunset comes the cold, the isolation and the atmosphere-sapping openness. Visit any stadium built in the past 20 years and it’s clear Canberra must consider what’s next.
This newsletter aims to foster conversations among Canberra sports fans, experts, investors and civic leaders to build a consensus to guide ACT politicians to the best outcome. This newsletter, the comment section under each post, and regular in-person catch ups will get us there.
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Cheers,
Jackson
As a huge sports fan who has attended many different stadiums in the world and a massive Canberra Raiders supporter. Our GIO stadium is just not good enough. I would love for a new stadium to be build ASAP. It will create jobs around the area and financially benefit the economy. I know for a fact crowds would be back and a modern stadium is just the best for comfortability and how the game is watched live from every angle. 30,000 - 40,000 capacity sounds ideal. If NSW can do it so can we. I would like to see your thoughts and current process for a new stadium.