I reckon it won't be 100% finished in time. It will be ready in terms of letting the fans in to watch a match but they'll be quite a few final touches still to do on the roof, internals & exterior (signage etc).
This 100% - I cant see the cladding in the South East Corner being ready myself and also where are the huge new drains / down pipes in both corners externally?
Ps - a fellow construction collegue is currently working on long term studies for East and West Stand feasibility.
What are the chances of a postponement of the Chelsea game?This 100% - I cant see the cladding in the South East Corner being ready myself and also where are the huge new drains / down pipes in both corners externally?
Ps - a fellow construction collegue is currently working on long term studies for East and West Stand feasibility.
That's a really good point - the water paths must be there somewhere - and maybe they've found a way to disperse the rain by a less visually intrusive routeand also where are the huge new drains / down pipes in both corners externally?
I was hoping it would be postponed as I'm on holiday.I am laughing as i know one bloke in particular who is working on it who is known for his overtime - he will be practically living there as we speak. Laings will be throwing every single resource they have at it to get it done on time but they will be reliant on subcontractors as well. I am sure everything that can be done is being done.
Just based on 20 years in this industry and some insider knowledge it looks challenging to say the least. Will have a drive past after work and see how it is looking!
I don't think for one minute the stand wont open for the Chelsea game by the way. Juts might have a few Wet Paint signs and they might be drilling your seat in as you arrive.
I was hoping it would be postponed as I'm on holiday.
Do they have to have a test event at half or 2/3 capacity like they do for a new stadium?
That's a really good point - the water paths must be there somewhere - and maybe they've found a way to disperse the rain by a less visually intrusive route
The pipes are even on the new kit launch posters. The corners just aren't ready enough for the pipes to be put in IMO.
I know they've blamed high winds for some delays but I still think they've had a lengthy enough construction time to have this finished on time.
Even when we were skint we demolished the old Kippax and had the new one up and running within 12 months!*
*Yes, I know this new structure is much more complicated. ;)
The stand will be completed with days to spare ahead of the Chelsea game... Stop worrying!The pipes are even on the new kit launch posters. The corners just aren't ready enough for the pipes to be put in IMO.
I know they've blamed high winds for some delays but I still think they've had a lengthy enough construction time to have this finished on time.
Even when we were skint we demolished the old Kippax and had the new one up and running within 12 months!*
*Yes, I know this new structure is much more complicated. ;)
I am laughing as i know one bloke in particular who is working on it who is known for his overtime - he will be practically living there as we speak. Laings will be throwing every single resource they have at it to get it done on time but they will be reliant on subcontractors as well. I am sure everything that can be done is being done.
Just based on 20 years in this industry and some insider knowledge it looks challenging to say the least. Will have a drive past after work and see how it is looking!
I don't think for one minute the stand wont open for the Chelsea game by the way. Juts might have a few Wet Paint signs and they might be drilling your seat in as you arrive.
Look out for an open training session close to the start of the season!! Free tickets to the 3rd tier. That would be my guess
Went to Etihad today and after visiting Campus and viewing Stadium took a look in the City Store.
Just a little concerned that we may not be thinking about the needs of true supporters because my request for an Alex Furguson doormat was not taken seriously.
The security man referred me to sales girl who gave me the bad news but was kind enough to mention that they would probably sell well.
All I found was the usual City branded shirts, bags and Nike shoes.
A serious supporter needs to focus his contempt regularly otherwise we get angry and start posting on the Agenda forum.
This 100% - I cant see the cladding in the South East Corner being ready myself and also where are the huge new drains / down pipes in both corners externally?
Ps - a fellow construction collegue is currently working on long term studies for East and West Stand feasibility.
Wipe your feet on a drunk tramp next time you're out.
I am laughing as i know one bloke in particular who is working on it who is known for his overtime - he will be practically living there as we speak. Laings will be throwing every single resource they have at it to get it done on time but they will be reliant on subcontractors as well. I am sure everything that can be done is being done.
Just based on 20 years in this industry and some insider knowledge it looks challenging to say the least. Will have a drive past after work and see how it is looking!
I don't think for one minute the stand wont open for the Chelsea game by the way. Juts might have a few Wet Paint signs and they might be drilling your seat in as you arrive.