The new Ikea
 

Does anyone know if the new Ikea outlet is still planning to be built in Tempe where the old Penfolds building was? If they are, may I suggest a outdoor cafe towards the rear, what a fantastic spot that would be to get photos from. The current Ikea has a food outlet. The only problem is dodging all those people buying furniture:rolleyes:

Tony, I haven't heard anything about the Tempre Ikea project for a while, so I am assuming it's going ahead. There's a lot of site clearing going on now. You can see through from the highway towards the airport. From what I can glimpse as I drive along the view currently is blocked by the container stacks adjacent to Tempe park, but a terrace cafe would indeed provide a nice view of aircraft on short finals.

I sense another Krispy Kreme thread.... :eek:

Indeed.

If Anyone is interested in the ikea project, have a look at:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/archiv.../t-179222.html,
where funnily enough this appears(admittably just over a year ago):

"Joseph D
January 18th, 2009, 09:42 AM
I can imagine the car park will become the next plane spotters retreat, you will get to see aircraft coming in and taking off pretty low from that spot :).

Nah, not really. Spotters generally like a view straight down the runway.

I personally reckon that lot should be turned into parkland. It is virtually right under the flight path. It won't be pleasant working there with the noise."

Or google ikea tempe sydney. That gives you the best information. I did only spot this a few weeks ago, after going on my own adventure to the Rhodes store..

Will it be a drive thru IKEA and will parking be expensive? So many questions Adam! :D

David.M.

The new ikea car park looks like it will be a place for cracking photos of 16 arrivals and 34 departures.

Just makes me wonder if they will implement some sort of measure to discourage this...

This would be good for taking shots, I used to go around there to take photos a while ago.
Here are some photos taken from swamp road, it's either in Sydenham or Tempe
http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/o...g/DSC_0100.jpg
hears a photo of an old house just up the road right next to the 16R approach
http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/o...o/GEDC0639.jpg
Here is the park you probably notice when landing on 16R or on the right side of the plane when coming in on 16L, it is known as Sydenham green
http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/o...o/DSC_0098.jpg
A330 flying over the park
http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/o...o/DSC_0095.jpg

You could be right Neil. I'm sure there would be a regular bunch hanging out each afternoon. Including me when I can :-). They'll probably have a security guard moving people on.

They'll probably force you to do a lap on the inside of IKEA. And when you get back to your car....

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/s...64/IkeaCar.jpg

Allen key provided, of course!

The Big Blue and yellow box is up and should be opened later this year.

Looks as though it won't be a multi level carpark though

for more info, this may help http://www.ikea.com/au/en/store/tempe

just got back from ikea and its a great spot for spotters.. free coffee for ikea family members(free to join) also free wifi in the restaurant.

I think I heard or read that all crane operations and boom concreting were only allowed to be completed during curfew for obvious reasons

There were many crane operations permitted on the site during daylight and non-curfew periods, and in fact there are still some crane ops happening during the day on their new head office building next door (the clock tower). Very strict operating heights were/are imposed on the site, and the sloped roof on the eastern side was also designed to fit in with these OLS requirements.

I understand the IKEA restaurant and the roof top car park has good views of 16R.

I'm told Sydney Message Board long time member Barry Cook was seen lurking on Hurlstone Park station today so he may be out at the Mound this weekend.

anyone got pics of the location/perspective/view?

would love to see..

cheers!

Check out www.news.com.au There was a photo gallery available there yesterday that had 1 shot from the roof, but I don't think where it was shot is public accessible.

Being Ikea, you could bring your Ektorp Muren or Kivik with you, and setup in the car park with a small Tofteryd on a Gilda Blom for the drinks and camera. Also take along a Barnslig Alg or Dutkig to keep the kid happy, and in case it rains, better have a Upptacka handy. By the way, don't forget the Tajma to keep track of the airline schedules.

Thanks Nigel, yeah you are right- looks like the air vents on the roof rather then a rooftop carpark!

from the pics it looks like the carpark is fully enclosed too which would prevent photos.. I stand to be corrected though- just judging this off the photos/video from news.com.au

Does the new Ikea affect the old Swamp Rd spotting locations? I might go check it out tomorrow but just seeing if anyone might know :)

Dan

@Graeme... Very well written.. Lol...

I went to the new furnituer store in Tempe (I am not sure as naming it might become an advertisement) on its first day and had lunch in the restaurant.
16R was on that time and I am sure the planes are so big that even a $30 mobile phone can spot it easily. You also can get unlimited drink refill, air conditioned (ensure at this time of the year spotting planes will be less sweaty) and food/shopping opportunity.
I saw some 'customers' actually spotting the planes in the restaurants and was not stopped by any staff within. But think the glass reflection and the flags will obstruct your quality. Also please be considerate as this might change if things get worse and we will not have that opportunity ever again.

Just following on from what arthur t said, if you are going to sit in the restaurant and spot planes......at least buy something, at least they can see you are supporting their business even though you are not there for it.

I look forward to going back to Sydney, visiting this new IKEA and enjoying their delightful Pizza Pocket things for $2.50 while spotting. Much better than the McRubbish you get near GA :D

While spotting enjoy the Julbord Celebration, Najad salmon or lingonberries in the restaurant.