Etihad Campus, Stadium and Collar Site Development Thread

[unexpected item]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Not much new in this. Other than a suggested opening date

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-city-etihad-campus-training-7170040

City's new £200m football academy could be open in October, MEN Sport has learned.

The finishing touches are currently being made to the sprawling, state-of-the-art complex across the road from the Etihad Stadium.

Blues officials have been guarded over setting a date for the opening of the site, which will be known as the City Football Academy.

But it is understood they are hopeful that the blue ribbon will be cut in October.

Work is nearing completion on a bridge over Ashton New Road which links the stadium with the campus.

The vast project kicked off in September 2012 and will see the club move from their Carrington training ground, up the road from rivals United.

It will include classrooms to cater for 200 students and on-site accommodation for both junior and senior players.

Sixteen football pitches will feature, along with half a pitch to be used by the goalkeepers.

A 7,000-capacity stadium, at the side of the main road, also appears to be near completion. That will host home matches for City’s Women’s Team who kicked off in the Super League this season and are currently playing at the Regional Athletics Arena at the side of the Etihad.

Reserve and youth team matches will also be played there.

A first-team building will house changing rooms, a gym, refectory and cutting-edge medical centre while staff offices and a media centre will also be located on site while a sixth form college and sports centre for the community continues.

Groundwork has also begun on the first phase of plans to extend the stadium itself from a capacity of 48,000 to an eventual 60,000. Around 6,250 seats will be added to the South Stand initially with more to come in the North Stand

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You'd have thought that the MUEN would send a photographer for a walk around the site to get a few snaps to illustrate the story.

 

[Vienna_70]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

I thought it was supposed to be ready for the start of the season, I.e. August 2014.

 

[Rammyblues]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Agreed that the MUEN should have got some inside photos of the bedrooms and medical facilities etc etc. Even if they aren't finished but to give us an idea of what the thing might look like when it is.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Not much new in this. Other than a suggested opening date

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-city-etihad-campus-training-7170040

City's new £200m football academy could be open in October, MEN Sport has learned.

The finishing touches are currently being made to the sprawling, state-of-the-art complex across the road from the Etihad Stadium.

Blues officials have been guarded over setting a date for the opening of the site, which will be known as the City Football Academy.

But it is understood they are hopeful that the blue ribbon will be cut in October.

Work is nearing completion on a bridge over Ashton New Road which links the stadium with the campus.

The vast project kicked off in September 2012 and will see the club move from their Carrington training ground, up the road from rivals United.

It will include classrooms to cater for 200 students and on-site accommodation for both junior and senior players.

Sixteen football pitches will feature, along with half a pitch to be used by the goalkeepers.

A 7,000-capacity stadium, at the side of the main road, also appears to be near completion. That will host home matches for City’s Women’s Team who kicked off in the Super League this season and are currently playing at the Regional Athletics Arena at the side of the Etihad.

Reserve and youth team matches will also be played there.

A first-team building will house changing rooms, a gym, refectory and cutting-edge medical centre while staff offices and a media centre will also be located on site while a sixth form college and sports centre for the community continues.

Groundwork has also begun on the first phase of plans to extend the stadium itself from a capacity of 48,000 to an eventual 60,000. Around 6,250 seats will be added to the South Stand initially with more to come in the North Stand

.

You'd have thought that the MUEN would send a photographer for a walk around the site to get a few snaps to illustrate the story.

i believe he was busy taking photo`s of tumble weed at old trafford

 

[more lazy than useless]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

I thought it was supposed to be ready for the start of the season, I.e. August 2014.

I seem to remember reading it should have been ready for August as you say, but that it got slightly delayed and won't be finished now until October.

I think the same info (probably in this thread) said that October was the end finish date, ie completion, and the one the first team are now working to, but that some other parts (eg admin) will be re-located there from the summer on.

This is all from memory and I could be wrong, but I'm fairly sure that's what I read and I wouldn't have remembered it if it I didn't think it reliable info at the time.

I can't remember the reason given for the delay (if there was one given) but seem to recall the club are less than impressed about it.

 

[S04]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

The delay might very well have cost BAM the stadium expansion contract.. That went to Laing O´Rourke instead?

 

[blueparrot]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Not much new in this. Other than a suggested opening date

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-city-etihad-campus-training-7170040

City's new £200m football academy could be open in October, MEN Sport has learned.

The finishing touches are currently being made to the sprawling, state-of-the-art complex across the road from the Etihad Stadium.

Blues officials have been guarded over setting a date for the opening of the site, which will be known as the City Football Academy.

But it is understood they are hopeful that the blue ribbon will be cut in October.

Work is nearing completion on a bridge over Ashton New Road which links the stadium with the campus.

The vast project kicked off in September 2012 and will see the club move from their Carrington training ground, up the road from rivals United.

It will include classrooms to cater for 200 students and on-site accommodation for both junior and senior players.

Sixteen football pitches will feature, along with half a pitch to be used by the goalkeepers.

A 7,000-capacity stadium, at the side of the main road, also appears to be near completion. That will host home matches for City’s Women’s Team who kicked off in the Super League this season and are currently playing at the Regional Athletics Arena at the side of the Etihad.

Reserve and youth team matches will also be played there.

A first-team building will house changing rooms, a gym, refectory and cutting-edge medical centre while staff offices and a media centre will also be located on site while a sixth form college and sports centre for the community continues.

Groundwork has also begun on the first phase of plans to extend the stadium itself from a capacity of 48,000 to an eventual 60,000. Around 6,250 seats will be added to the South Stand initially with more to come in the North Stand

.

You'd have thought that the MUEN would send a photographer for a walk around the site to get a few snaps to illustrate the story.

JRB probably hired security to chase them off his patch.

 

[jrb]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Nothing against the MEN, but it's nothing we don't already know.(on here)

Posters on here have already mentioned a probable October/November finish. As well as mentioning that the construction of the Academy was/is/looks behind schedule. Which is evident if you walk around the site.

It's clear from the article the club are *still* giving nothing way as regards the completion gate.

And the remainder of the article is really just an overview, with no exclusive pictures of the training academy.

I accept there are people outside this thread and forum won't know what's going on, so they will find that article very insightful, intriguing, and exciting.

As for us, and just for the moment, pictures speak louder than words.(waiting on City)

I just checked the weather forecast for tomorrow and I'm happy to report it's going to be dry, sunny, and a little cloudy at times.

Next picture update will be tomorrow. I will try and upload the pictures tomorrow night. :-)

 

[Rammyblues]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

You deserve a birthday cake and mucho respect from us for what you are doing but don't get upset if it just a thankyou.

 

[Matt the Giant]

Re: Etihad Campus, Stadium Development and Collar Site (cont

Any recent pics from the construction?

And when will they begin working on the stadium expansion?

Have a great weekend everyone!

I doubt there will be anything going up until the crane(s) arrive(s).

Marvin, I was thinking about the work on the academy. I haven't seen any recent pics of it.