Plans for a multipurpose community facility were submitted to Auckland Council as part of the Western Springs Speedway Association’s expression of interest in April and buried deep within the Akhaveyour say documentation.
Financial backing has been secured for the project that is dependent on the long -term future of speedway at the venue.
The facility includes a café, viewing decks, health and fitness centre (including 25-meter indoor heated pool) and child care centre.
WSSA is focused on better utilization of the stadium for more community groups whilst maintaining the venues flexibility. This allows for the widest range of use options to service our fast-growing city and unlimited potential for revenue.
The venue is already designed for quick concert set up with the speedway catch fence and a 43mtr section of concrete wall being removable. A movable stage arrangement would easily facilitate the concert bowl proposal whilst incorporating additional flexibly of use.
Flooding is a historic issue at the site due to it being a catchment area. The existing minimalist design is a large part of the solution as it drains out and the infrastructure is usually unaffected.
The South East elevation was selected as it one of the few areas not affected by flooding. It is an ideal and practicable option to increase functionality, flexibility and provide assurance for the future.
This is a great solution for Ponsonby Rugby Club that require new facilities and suffered severe flood damage to their clubrooms during the 2023 Auckland Anniversary floods. A dedicated museum space is also proposed to showcase 96 years of Speedway at the venue.
The Stadium has been the subject of much debate and controversy in a “process” that has been a debacle. Councillors will vote of the future of Western Springs Stadium in the new term.
Jason Jones
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