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  Australian Stadiums :: Waveley Park
Waverly Park, formally known as VFL Park, was built in 1970 by the Australian Football League at a cost of $3 million.
Waverley Park was sold by the AFL in December 2001 to Mirvac which proposes to develop the 80-hectare site into a $700 million fully integrated residential community of national significance.
A significant section of the grandstand will be retained as Waverley Park's centrepiece and transformed into a vibrant community hub accommodating administration offices and club facilities for the Hawthorn Football Club and an indoor swimming pool and gymnasium.
www.austadiums.com /stadiums/special/waverley.php   (608 words)

  
  Waverley Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Waverley Park (formerly VFL Park and then AFL Park) was an often controversial football stadium in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Waverley Park (then VFL Park) was first conceived in 1959 when delegates from the 12 VFL Clubs requested the VFL to find land that was suitable for the building of a new stadium.
The last AFL match was played at Waverley Park in 1999.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Waverley_Park   (681 words)

  
 Waverley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Waverley, New South Wales is a local government area and suburb of Sydney
Mount Waverley, Glen Waverley and the Glen Waverley railway line in Melbourne are often referred to simply as Waverley
Waverley, Surrey, a borough in England, named after Waverley Abbey.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Waverley   (185 words)

  
 Parks Victoria: Bushy Park Wetlands page
Bushy Park Wetlands is a 30 hectare conservation park nestled at the north eastern edge of Glen Waverley.
The Park is bounded at the north by a remnant orchard accessed from the eastern end of Highbury Road.
During the warmer months, cattle are grazed in the northern part of the park, maintaining the rural heritage of the area and keeping the grass down to reduce the risk of fire.
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au /1park_display.cfm?park=78   (665 words)

  
 The cultural significance of Waverley Park to Australian football   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Waverley Park is significant in the history of Australian Rules football for three basic reasons.
Waverley Park became the home ground of two Victorian clubs which were in danger of extinction with the development of the new national competition at the end of the 1980s.
Waverley was an alternative, a return to the days of free speech and vigorous good-natured banter.
www.robertpascoe.net /OLD/footy/Wav.pk.html   (1558 words)

  
 Welcome to Waverley Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Waverley Park is fast becoming a brand new suburb & thriving community.
Many people are now calling Waverley Park home, and on completion approximately 4000 residents will be living in this brand new suburb.
At Waverley Park, choose from brand new 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes with land.
www.mirvac.com.au /forsale/VIC/waverley_park   (132 words)

  
 Hawks return footy to Waverley Park - News - www.realfooty.com.au   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Waverley Park will host its first football match in six years when Hawthorn plays its intraclub practice game at the ground on Friday.
The scratch match will be held at the end of the Hawks' week-long move into its new multi-million dollar headquarters, and will be the first time the players test out what will soon become their regular training paddock.
The last match played for premiership points at Waverley was between Hawthorn and Sydney, in the last round of the 1999 season, before a crowd of 72,130.
www.realfooty.theage.com.au /realfooty/articles/2006/02/11/1139542446306.html   (278 words)

  
 Hawks seek more Waverley compo - News - www.realfooty.com.au   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Hawthorn is negotiating with the AFL in a bid to effectively extend the five years of compensation it received for the loss of Waverley Park and forced move to the MCG.
The Hawks are arguing that they are still hurting from Waverley's demise, especially because of the loss of local corporate sponsors from the vast area surrounding Waverley and the excellent terms of their Waverley tenancy.
Waverley is among the many potential earners that would determine whether Hawthorn remained in the fl or suffered a substantial loss in 2005.
www.realfooty.theage.com.au /articles/2005/06/22/1119321790030.html?from=storyrhs   (427 words)

  
 L.J. Hooker Glen Waverley Real Estate - Real Estate Australia - Property and Homes for Sale, Rental Property - Real ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Jells Park extending from Wheelers Hill in the South, and Northwards to Wantirna, is one of Victoria's best-developed natural and man-made parklands, with extensive picnic, sporting, adventure playground and bushwalking facilities.
The suburban rail line terminates at Glen Waverley and the residential area south and east of this station continue to be served by government and private buses.
Waverley golf course set in the middle of this parkland, is a testing and popular public layout.
www.ljhooker.com.au /real-estate/glen-waverley-real-estate-vic.html   (608 words)

  
 City of Frederick Parks & Recreation Commission   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
He was also concerned about users parking on the neighborhood streets and using the park, saying he would rather it be more family oriented, with plantings and a path system, not too much activity for others to come to.
Conclusions: Mary Nagle then made motion to accept the park plans as presented noting the redesign of the tennis court area and to have a buffer between the basketball courts and the residences to aid in privacy and noise control.
Sulcer, resident expressed her concerns about the park and the additional ‘traffic’ it seems to be getting with people sleeping in the park, more trash and the amount of unsupervised children who at times, have cause problems for nearby residents.
www.cityoffrederick.com /Commissions/Archives/Parks/101602reccommmin1.htm   (2264 words)

  
 Waverley Park Lodge,Accommodation, Bed and Breakfast, Portsmouth, Southsea, Hampshire, England, UK
Waverley Park Lodge,Accommodation, Bed and Breakfast, Portsmouth, Southsea, Hampshire, England, UK Accommodation, Bed and Breakfast, Portsmouth, Southsea, Hampshire, England, UK Waverley Park Lodge
All the ferry ports are also within easy reach and we welcome families who need an overnight stopover.
We also have the bonus of off-road bookable car parking.
www.waverleyparklodge.com   (233 words)

  
 Hawks seek more Waverley compo - News - www.realfooty.com.au
Hawthorn is negotiating with the AFL in a bid to effectively extend the five years of compensation it received for the loss of Waverley Park and forced move to the MCG.
The Hawks are arguing that they are still hurting from Waverley's demise, especially because of the loss of local corporate sponsors from the vast area surrounding Waverley and the excellent terms of their Waverley tenancy.
Waverley is among the many potential earners that would determine whether Hawthorn remained in the fl or suffered a substantial loss in 2005.
www.theage.com.au /realfooty/news/afl/hawks-seek-more-waverley-compo/2005/06/22/1119321790030.html   (427 words)

  
 Waverley Park - Official AFL Website of the Hawthorn Football Club
“The size and condition of Waverley oval is almost equivalent to that of the MCG and the unsurpassed indoor facilities located on level two of the stand include warm-up room, gymnasium, player education room, rehabilitation and treatment amenities and a 48-seat theatre,” he said.
The Hawks were the first AFL team in six years to run onto Waverley Park oval on Friday 17 February when the Club held an intra-squad practice match as they prepared for the 2006 season.
Waverley Park oval is at the end of Sir Kenneth Luke Boulevard (on Stadium Circuit).
hawthornfc.com.au /TheClub/Venues/WaverleyPark/tabid/4841/Default.aspx   (342 words)

  
 Hawks return footy to Waverley Park - News - www.realfooty.com.au
Waverley Park will host its first football match in six years when Hawthorn plays its intraclub practice game at the ground on Friday.
The scratch match will be held at the end of the Hawks' week-long move into its new multi-million dollar headquarters, and will be the first time the players test out what will soon become their regular training paddock.
The last match played for premiership points at Waverley was between Hawthorn and Sydney, in the last round of the 1999 season, before a crowd of 72,130.
www.theage.com.au /realfooty/news/afl/hawks-return-footy-to-waverley-park/2006/02/11/1139542446306.html   (278 words)

  
 Bondi Beach   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Some are off the leash and chasing balls or birds, others on the leash in various states of obedience and the occasional few are ten metres behind their owner and thinking they would much rather be curled up on the bottom of a bed somewhere.
Centennial Park is modeled very much after English landscaped parks, Queens Park is a clear, flat area covered with playing fields, none being use at that time in the morning.
Over the road from there was Waverley Park which was where I found a suitable office (picnic table) to write the story that far.
www.hermes.net.au /linky/Bondi/Bondi.html   (1307 words)

  
 Herald Sun Footy Story Page
AFL football has lost a lot of people from the suburbs, developing outer areas and further down the line to Gippsland, since the sold sticker was slammed on Waverley Park and the land carved up for housing.
Many regular Waverley Park fans haven't been to a league match since the ground was shut.
Waverley Park would have helped the AFL keep its presence in the suburbs and ward off the enemy.
www.heraldsun.news.com.au /footy/common/story_page/0,8033,21523598^19742,00.html   (711 words)

  
 The Ridge at Waverley Park - Details
The Ridge at Waverley Park is an exclusive precinct within a highly sought development.
Since the first homes were built by Mirvac in early 2004, residents have flocked to Waverley Park to enjoy the tranquil community lifestyle combined with the convenience of close proximity to the city, surrounding schools, shopping centres and public transport.
Now for the first time, Mirvac is offering the opportunity to purchase land only, providing you with the freedom to build your dream home and share in the first class facilities that come with your land package.
www.mirvac.com.au /forsale/VIC/waverley_land.asp   (158 words)

  
 Waverley Park
The estate and house were sold to the directors of the charitable association, "Glasgow Association for the Care of Defective and Feebleminded Children." which founded Waverley Park Home.
Waverley Park Home opened, and was to provide care for one hundred girls.
Waverley Park School was transferred to the education authority this autumn.
strathkelvin.members.beeb.net /waverley_park.htm   (544 words)

  
 Waverley Park Heritage District
This green space is a jewel at the centre of the Waverley Park Heritage COnservation District, a collection of historical homes, churches, schools, and other buildings that were at the centre of Port Arthur's development from a small outpost to a thriving cultural centre.
The centerpiece of the Waverley Park Heritage District is Waverley Park itself.
Central school was constructed at Waverley Park after the government transferred two acres of the park to the City of Port Arthur in order that it build a public school for its residents.
my.tbaytel.net /jmehagan/tours/waverlypark/waverlypark.html   (3936 words)

  
 NSW Heritage Office Website - Online Database
Large urban park with elements and mature trees from Federation period, important monuments and landscape design reflecting styles of various periods.
Inscribed: "Erected in the honour of the citizens of Waverley who enlisted for service in The Great War of 1914-1918." There is also a modest trachyte memorial for World War II servicemen.
Park includes cricket oval (from c.1900) with traditional white timber picket fence.
www.heritage.nsw.gov.au /07_subnav_01_2.cfm?itemid=2620372   (391 words)

  
 AFL PUTS WAVERLEY PARK UP FOR SALE
The ground, a much-maligned AFL venue in Melbourne's eastern suburbs from 1970 to 1999 which was said by fans to have its own "rain belt", has not been used for AFL matches since the end of the 1999 season.
The AFL have since scheduled many of their important matches at the new Colonial Stadium in central Melbourne, which opened last year with a retractable roof and a specially-laid playing turf which was heavily criticised by players for sliding under foot.
Heritage Victoria has outlined conservation objectives for Waverley Park which include exploring ways in which the playing area is retained as a local sports/recreation facility and developing "an appropriate exhibition to highlight the history of Waverley Park".
www.sportbusiness.com /news/135778/afl-puts-waverley-park-up-for-sale   (279 words)

  
 Waverly Park
Waverley Park is fully owned by the Australian Football League and first opened in 1970.
Proceeds from the sale of Waverley (estimated value $40-80 million) are necessary to fund the stake in Colonial.
If the level of public discontent and sudden outbreak of sentimental feeling for the doomed Waverley Park is any indication, they are less than delighted with this development.
www.california.com /~csuppes/Soccer/Australia/Waverley   (618 words)

  
 Sportal.com.au - AFL Football   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
In what Dicker described as 'a wonderful day for Hawthorn', the Victorian State Government formally handed over the remnants of the former Waverley Park AFL venue to the Hawks on Wednesday so it can be transformed into the club's training and administration base.
The Hawks are aiming to shift into the area, that was once the members' reserve at Waverley Park, early next year and will train on the very ground where they won the 1991 premiership in what was the only grand final staged at the ground.
The Hawks will maintain their social club opposite their spiritual home at Glenferrie but Dicker said the Waverley facilities, once completed, will give the club the kind of home they have long been searching for and which was identified as a future home by former president Dr Sandy Ferguson as far back as 1965.
www.sportal.com.au /football.asp?i=news&id=66424   (596 words)

  
 Gold Coast Racing News - Waverley Park Horse Parade & BBQ
The Falbrav colt is a highly athletic type and has impressed all that have seen him during his early education at Waverley Park.
Waverley Park is managed by the highly astute horsemen Brendan Mackay, who has extensive local and international experience.
Waverley Park is conveniently located just off the M1 expressway near Oxenford.
www.goldcoastracing.com.au /waverley_park_horse_parade_bbq.htm   (225 words)

  
 Waverley Park Holiday Centre on the Isle of Wight
This family run park is situated close to the island most famous historic landmark, Queen Victoria’s Osborne House - Waverley Park has direct access to the promenade east of the River Medina and enjoys panoramic views over Cowes Harbour and the Solent.
This park is a haven for wildlife especially red squirrels A squirrel rope has been erected over the shower clocks along with an interpretation board underneath.
There are signs by all of the bins, in the caravans and around the camping area to remind site users to keep the island clean and to use the recycling facilities where signage helps further with potential recyclables.
www.greenislandtourism.org /waverley.htm   (218 words)

  
 Melbourne LAND & HOMES - Waverley Park
Waverley Park is only 23 kilometres from the CBD via the Monash Freeway.
At Waverley Park architect designed sunfilled and landscaped 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes with land are now selling.
With over 500 residents now living at Waverley Park, this brand new suburb is fast becoming an established community and an enviable address.
www.melbournelandhomes.com.au /hand-waverley.htm   (148 words)

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