Parramatta Stadium to be demolished at Eels 2016 season's completion. Two years at ANZ Stadium.

THE Parramatta Eels will follow Western Sydney Wanderers in completing their season at Pirtek Stadium before both have to find temporary homes for up to three years.The Eels have been advised they will have an “uninterrupted” 2016 NRL season.The 21,000-capacity Pirtek Stadium will be demolished to make way for a new $300 million 30,000-seat venue, which is expected to be completed in 2019.That would see the Wanderers miss up to three seasons (2016-17 to 2018-19) and the Eels at least two.Parramatta Eels acting chief executive John Boulous said the club was excited to be at Pirtek Stadium for a full 2016 season.“Our discussions with the NSW Government have so far indicated that our 2016 season won’t be interrupted, and that work will commence sometime in September,” Boulous told the Parramatta Advertiser.Other StoriesKiwi tour game’s farcical finishEmail stuff-up reveals Taupau off to ManlyChilling photos of murdered girl“As more information is confirmed, we will consult all our members about the relocation process for 2017 to make the transition smooth.Western Sydney Wanderers supporter group Red and Black Bloc will be singing for the Wanderers at another home ground in the 2016-17 A-League season. Picture: Mark Evans“In 2016 we’re looking forward to continuing the same stadium format as this year, which sees us play 11 home games in Sydney and one in Darwin.”A NSW Office of Sport spokesman said Pirtek Stadium owner Venues NSW is working with the Eels and Wanderers to ensure the clubs’ needs are catered for, as well as meeting the State Government’s deadlines.The Eels are expected to use ANZ Stadium, where they have been playing selected home games in recent years.The Wanderers may hold derbies against Sydney FC at ANZ Stadium. They have already used Pepper Stadium in Penrith for occasional games, while Belmore Sports Ground and Campbelltown Stadium are also potential temporary grounds.Wanderers chief executive John Tsatsimas said members would be involved in the process of finding a new short-term home.Parramatta fans will be as happy as Eels player Daniel Alvaro (pictured) because the Eels will play at Pirtek Stadium in 2016. Picture: Gregg Porteous“This needs to be a decision based on both a practicality and financially prudent base,” Tsatsimas said.“We need to ensure we have the ability to not only look after our member interests but also how we can provide new members the opportunity to join the club and secure a seat in the new venue when it is complete.“There are a number of venues across western Sydney that are under consideration and all will be carefully reviewed to ensure we have the best outcome for our team, our fans and our members.”

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Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 October 30, 2015 at 7:23pm

And the Chief has exclusive photos on the new Parramatta Stadium's design. Click -

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New Parramatta Stadium Redevelopment / Upgrade. - The Bird's Nest

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/tony-abbotts-sister-christine...
- Slipper > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 October 30, 2015 at 8:53pm
  
  I like it
iamnot October 30, 2015 at 7:43pm

What a complete waste of money and time. The stadium was designed for future expansion. Surely it doesn't require a complete rebuild. Build new stands at each end FFS. Upgrade the corporate boxes. Easy.
- macybrown > iamnot October 31, 2015 at 11:17am
  
  Yeah I agree don't get it either iamnot.
  Guess it's just as well they didn't revamp the ladies loos then!
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER October 30, 2015 at 7:43pm

Will 2017 and 2018 we be F##K we cant play will at anz
Raid October 30, 2015 at 7:43pm

Good news i guess but also very sad to see this structure gone.
Will always be the place where i fell in love with footy back in 89 against balmain
- Raid > Raid October 30, 2015 at 8:07pm
  
  Lol cant say i havent attemted reading one
Beer Baron October 30, 2015 at 8:27pm

We can save them the cost of demolition if we win the comp next year and burn it down.... Cumberland old school style lol
Camo73 October 30, 2015 at 8:38pm

Yeah, they won't start building until we've played our home finals games ;)
Mo October 31, 2015 at 4:29am

$300 million for 9000 extra seats lol.