Etihad Campus, Stadium and Collar Site Development Thread

[Centurions]

BBC News.

People coming out of the show last night being asked about the arena. All were happy with it, smiling, and talking positively about it

This was on Sky's website and made me laugh:-

A number of Elbow fans at the venue admitted they were feeling "apprehensive" ahead of the gig.

"When you go anywhere you want to know about the structural integrity of the place you're going to," said Samantha, 51, who did not want to share her surname.

 

[jrb]

Not directly linked to the Etihad Campus, but huge economic news for Manchester.

It's a shame this couldn't have been on the Collar site.

Govt buys five acres at former Central Retail Park​

Contracts between GPA and landowner Manchester City Council have been exchanged, with the deal for the five acres at the former Central Retail Park in Ancoats on track to complete next year.

The Manchester Digital Campus is to become the hub for 7,000 government employees. A planning application for the campus is due this summer.

GPA’s civil service hub would be the first phase of MCC’s wider plans for the 10.5-acre former Central Retail Park site, which it acquired for £37m in 2017 from TH Real Estate. MCC’s ambition for the site includes up to 1.25m sq ft of offices with ground floor retail and leisure spaces, as well as public realm.

Govt buys five acres at former Central Retail Park - Place North West

The land deal prepares the way for the Government Property Agency to build its 800,000 sq ft Manchester Digital Campus, with construction set to begin in 2026.

www.placenorthwest.co.uk

 

[Baggins.mcfc]

This was on Sky's website and made me laugh:-

A number of Elbow fans at the venue admitted they were feeling "apprehensive" ahead of the gig.

"When you go anywhere you want to know about the structural integrity of the place you're going to," said Samantha, 51, who did not want to share her surname.

She needs to keep away from a certain run down football club, just outside of Manchester then.

 

[SouthStandStander]

Anyone know if the coop live canal side bars will be open prematch on Sunday?

 

[Prophet of Doom]

Anyone know if the coop live canal side bars will be open prematch on Sunday?

Would doubt it - Barry Manilow is playing the Co Op on Sunday night so can’t imagine it will be open earlier

 

[Gordyola]

well somebody must check them before they leave the factory unless they have got from a cheap skate firm. All my years in Engineering and everything was checked and tested by an inspector before they left the factory.

Depends upon the number of items sometime sample checks are made. Things can be missed look at the Icelandair 737 brand new, and for a safety critical item bolts weren’t fitted Also add that maybe the manufacturer’s quality system isn’t up to scratch

 

[WARBABY]

Depends upon the number of items sometime sample checks are made. Things can be missed look at the Icelandair 737 brand new, and for a safety critical item bolts weren’t fitted Also add that maybe the manufacturer’s quality system isn’t up to scratch

That's since accountants started running engineering firms instead of engineer. Remember you can't account for idiots mistakes happen, one or two in a batch is cost cutting bound to be a disaster somewhere along the way. Never mind more dividend for the share holders

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

Would doubt it - Barry Manilow is playing the Co Op on Sunday night so can’t imagine it will be open earlier

Surely it makes it more likely?

 

[Chappie]

£20 for 3 x 320 cans of Peroni at the arena. She not getting her leg over tonight.

Neither are you then.

 

[bluestevei]

This was on Sky's website and made me laugh:-

A number of Elbow fans at the venue admitted they were feeling "apprehensive" ahead of the gig.

"When you go anywhere you want to know about the structural integrity of the place you're going to," said Samantha, 51, who did not want to share her surname.

hope she isnt a utd fan

 

[Asa's left peg]

Observations.
There were a number of issues at the Elbow concert, not least the queuing to get in. The lack direction leading to people queuing in the wrong queue for ages. I'm sure that is just teething, if they address it. Tbf, the exit and queueing for the tram was pretty good and organised, but there will be some concert goers who will be unhappy queueing in the rain, when it happens.

When on the tram, I couldn't see anyone on the 'walkway from town' apart from Police, Stewards and Paramedics.

Also I saw some cabling randomly dropped on top of a cupboard inside the hall.

The seats were comfortable, but there was a gap between the back of the seat in front and the edge of the concrete base, meaning you could easily break your ankle, even without being pissed!

The people handing out free beer looked like exec's in casual clothing, that had been dragged in to help on the night!

The concept of access to drink and food inside the concert area, doesn't hit the spot for me. Whilst singing a quieter song there was some noise coming from the open bar area at the back, which spoilt that a tad. Maybe just me.

Overall. it was a good experience and will be better when everything is fully functional.

Oh yeah, the staff were amazing.

 

[HelloCity]

 

[shnaghaicityfish]

anyone know if the canal side bars are open today for the West Ham game?

 

[HelloCity]

anyone know if the canal side bars are open today for the West Ham game?

Don’t think they’re at that stage yet….

 

[jrb]

BDP has drawn up the proposal for the revitalisation of the Grey Mare lane housing estate on behalf of the city council, One Manchester, Great Places Housing Group, and This City.



The initial plans include at least 1,000 homes – many of which would be designated affordable – and a series of green spaces. Other figures of the masterplan include the addition of cycle lanes, walking routes, sustainable drainage systems, and the reduction of lanes at the Bell Crescent and Alan Turing Way junction.

Manchester launches 1,000-home Grey Mare Lane consultation - Place North West

BDP has drawn up the proposal for the revitalisation of the housing estate on behalf of the city council, One Manchester, Great Places, and This City.

www.placenorthwest.co.uk

 

[jrb]

The Arena looked great yesterday in the sunshine.

Give it 12 months when all the work is completed, and the trees and planting have matured more, and it will look even better.

 

[failsworthblueboy]

BDP has drawn up the proposal for the revitalisation of the Grey Mare lane housing estate on behalf of the city council, One Manchester, Great Places Housing Group, and This City.

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The initial plans include at least 1,000 homes – many of which would be designated affordable – and a series of green spaces. Other figures of the masterplan include the addition of cycle lanes, walking routes, sustainable drainage systems, and the reduction of lanes at the Bell Crescent and Alan Turing Way junction.

Manchester launches 1,000-home Grey Mare Lane consultation - Place North West

BDP has drawn up the proposal for the revitalisation of the housing estate on behalf of the city council, One Manchester, Great Places, and This City.

www.placenorthwest.co.uk

I hope they bring the old Market back, the dodgy stuff on there was great, the Police used to raid it every 4 weeks just after they had topped up.

 

[Prophet of Doom]

The Arena looked great yesterday in the sunshine.

Give it 12 months when all the work is completed, and the trees and planting have matured more, and it will look even better.

The comments from people that have been to Clapton and Manilow shows over the weekend has been excellent.

They have quietly got on with things over past week and put on shows which punters have been really happy with.

 

[jrb]

The terrace was closed off yesterday before the match. Hopefully it will be open next season before the matches?

 

[jrb]

The comments from people that have been to Clapton and Manilow shows over the weekend has been excellent.

They have quietly got on with things over past week and put on shows which punters have been really happy with.

After the initial problems that’s great to read. It will only get better.