'Canberra Stadium is tired': Calls for overhaul

Ivan Slavich says something has to be done about Canberra Stadium. Picture by Graham Tidy

The Canberra Times

Capital Football chief Ivan Slavich says "Canberra Stadium is tired", adamant the arrival of an A-League men's team will provide a return on investment in a major rebuild or a new venue in the city.

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr is closing in on a deal with the Australian Sports Commission to redevelop the AIS precinct, effectively shutting the door on hopes for a new stadium in Civic.

Plans to redevelop Canberra Stadium could leave an A-League team, the Canberra Raiders and ACT Brumbies playing in a venue which resembles a construction site for years.

See more...

Have Your Say

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia


We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
Raidercast est. 2009 as Raiders.net.au
Terms & Conditions of Use