Still have to soothe the naysayers on such a location for a new stadium, as per the letter to the Spec in yesterday's paper:
http://thespec.com/Opinions/Letterto...article/666873
Many negatives in putting stadium by bayfront
David Weir
The Hamilton Spectator
Caledonia
(Nov 5, 2009)
Re: 'Say goodbye to Ivor Wynne' (Editorial, Nov. 2)
The supposed visionary leaders of the City of Hamilton have their heads in the sand as usual.
Putting the new stadium down by the bayfront would have one positive -- it would look beautiful. Everything else would be negative:
* No parking
* Difficulty for people coming from out of town -- no nearby highway access
* Noise concerns
* No alternate uses for the stadium
* Gridlock leaving the games
Hamilton already owns the land by the airport, where all the negatives would turn into positives. It would also be a beautiful spot for a multi-use stadium with plenty of room for future expansion.