cheekybids
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Bit of a shit name that, tbh.
Styles said: "I’m incredibly proud and excited to be partnering with OVG on their plans for Coop Live. Manchester is an incredible city, filled with incredible people, and I couldn’t be happier being involved in this project.
"It very much feels like coming home.
Sky on the ball as usual,emirates old trafford is the 2nd large “indoor arena” already in manchester?? hmmmm![]()
Harry Styles: Former One Direction star invests in new 23,500 capacity Manchester arena
The singer says he's come full circle, as his first job was delivering papers for Co-op and now he is investing in Co-op Live.news.sky.com
This is good news before anyone moans !
Construction work can start on the Arena. OVG and the city council agree terms. Government will not call in the approved planning application.
Click on the link for the full article.
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Place North West | Development terms agreed for Co-op Live
Venue operator Oak View Group has completed its planning agreement with Manchester City Council, allowing a start on site for the £350m arena at the Etihad campus.www.placenorthwest.co.uk
It’s not going to open for 2 or 3 years mate.Clearly great news for the local economy. Very happy it's going ahead - BUT- surely it's a huge risk with COVID still looming? Will we see a return to full capacity concerts in the next few years?
There will be bigger issues if Coronavirus is still a factor by the time this opens.Clearly great news for the local economy. Very happy it's going ahead - BUT- surely it's a huge risk with COVID still looming? Will we see a return to full capacity concerts in the next few years?
Correct, currently not programmed to finish until well in to 2023, wouldn't be surprised if major acts are not booked until start of 2024.It’s not going to open for 2 or 3 years mate.
Not calling in the approved planning application, does that mean side-stepping ?
Drone video posted on YouTube on the 11th of November. Don’t know when it was filmed.
Took 2 screen grabs from the video. Enlarged the original. Slightly blurred.
When the current lockdown is lifted at the start of December I will begin taking pictures of the Arena development, like I did with the CFA and SS expansion, and continue to do so every month for the next 3 years until the arena is built. The initial pictures won’t be very exciting. Prep work, etc.
Loads of great shots of the city centre skyline in the drone video. Well worth a watch.
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