North Stand Construction Discussion

[mcfcblue20]

Had a quick fly around before the match, Strange looking piece been built on the ground


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so if I have this right these will sit on the new yellow structures , then the 4 posts on each side be attached creating the new roof support ?

 

[julio jordio]

I went there several times on non-match days and really enjoyed it.

Me too.

 

[Gone for a Burton]

Question -:

Will any of the new developments, including the CooP, have solar roof panels ?

There's a lot of light facing roof area.

 

[Centurions]

so if I have this right these will sit on the new yellow structures , then the 4 posts on each side be attached creating the new roof support ?

Yes, the yellow structures (both under the rings & the upright towers already in place) seem to be temporary structures to hold the grey rings in the correct position. Once in then the 4 poles on each end of the new stand can be placed and secured and the temporary stuff removed.

 

[Gone for a Burton]

Who owns/uses the athletics stadium and how frequently is it used ?

 

[wolfie1988]

Question -:

Will any of the new developments, including the CooP, have solar roof panels ?

There's a lot of light facing roof area.

Co-op Live already has a full solar panelled roof. It was fitted a couple of months after opening. @cpoverview covered the progress during some of his earlier videos on the North Stand development

 

[Centurions]

Co-op Live already has a full solar panelled roof. It was fitted a couple of months after opening. @cpoverview covered the progress during some of his earlier videos on the North Stand development

The CFA and (I think) the mini Etihad are covered in them as well.

 

[pride in battle]

There’s no way that we should’ve gone this long without being able to pop into somewhere at the Etihad on a non-match day for a drink or something to eat. I’m glad the north stand construction will correct this. We even had the bar above the shop when we first moved if anyone remembers it (although it was short lived) I think until the ticket office moved up there.

Agreed, the bar/cafe above the shop used to be bang on.

 

[Centurions]

Who owns/uses the athletics stadium and how frequently is it used ?

Manchester Regional Arena - Sportcity Manchester

Manchester Regional Arena Manchester Regional Arena was developed from the original 2002 Commonwealth Games warm up track. And boasts an eight lane 400m track with covered seating for 6,500 spectators. The arena is flexible enough to host all track and field events and is the venue for the AAA’s...

sportcity-manchester.com

Don't know about frequency of use but if it's up to date:-

The arena regularly accommodates school and community events and is open for use by the public. A number of local athletics clubs also operate from the venue including Sale Harriers, Belle Vue Racers and Manchester Kestrels.

I'd guess that ultimately, Sport England own it although I think MCC run it.

 

[Coatigan]

Question -:

Will any of the new developments, including the CooP, have solar roof panels ?

There's a lot of light facing roof area.

The coop roof is covered with PV panels. The hotel roof will have a bunch too, 250m2, along with air source heat pumps as well.

 

[Tbilisi]

How do we get the powers that be to put in more rail seats, Pep wants an atmosphere and thats how to do it.

 

[HelloCity]

Won’t be long I’d imagine until we see the temporary props for the new roof.

Example from the south stand build:

 

[stonerblue]

fucking massive. what are they building behind it? Went past 3 massive towers last night that didn't look to be part of the stand build

 

[Centurions]

fucking massive. what are they building behind it? Went past 3 massive towers last night that didn't look to be part of the stand build

Are you talking about the 2 wings of the hotel and the separate commercial building?

 

[supercity88]

There’s no way that we should’ve gone this long without being able to pop into somewhere at the Etihad on a non-match day for a drink or something to eat. I’m glad the north stand construction will correct this. We even had the bar above the shop when we first moved if anyone remembers it (although it was short lived) I think until the ticket office moved up there.

I'd completely forgotten about that. Went in there after a stadium tour back in 2006/07 iirc. It was decent in there. Will be good to have more going on in the area, although it will still need to develop further to become the "destination" envisaged and help control the flow of people getting to/from the match.

 

[stonerblue]

Are you talking about the 2 wings of the hotel and the separate commercial building?

probably }

 

[Coatigan]

Won’t be long I’d imagine until we see the temporary props for the new roof.

Example from the south stand build:

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You know, it wouldn't surprise me if they lined up the prop positions, so they attach to the very holes in the new terracing left open where the temporary barriers were fixed to.

 

[HelloCity]

You know, it wouldn't surprise me if they lined up the prop positions, so they attach to the very holes in the new terracing left open where the temporary barriers were fixed to.

Hmmm. If they’re building the support quads first, maybe they could even attach the cables as they go along rather than do them all at the end.

 

[tailspin747]

Hmmm. If they’re building the support quads first, maybe they could even attach the cables as they go along rather than do them all at the end.

If they installed them in pairs with the bracing already attached between them, that seems possible. Sounds bloody tricky though.

 

[DiscoSteve]

at 3:38 on the latest CP Overview video is probably the last intact shot of the torched merchandising stand before wednesday evening's fiery end!