Etihad Campus, Stadium and Collar Site Development Thread

StMark's said:
Talk about Project Fear, saying the city will turn to tumbleweed! Manchester is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe. There is plenty of scope for a new arena with world-class facilities, especially if it's designed in a way to cater for smaller events as well. Public transport links definitely need improving though.
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I mean hes obviously got a vested interest but if it's true that their can only be 1 and the Eastlands arena will have to charge a fortune to make their money back then why is he worried? They've got geographical advantage, historical advantage/brand recognition and wont need to charge as much, seems obvious theyd come out on top.
 
domalino said:
I mean hes obviously got a vested interest but if it's true that their can only be 1 and the Eastlands arena will have to charge a fortune to make their money back then why is he worried? They've got geographical advantage, historical advantage/brand recognition and wont need to charge as much, seems obvious theyd come out on top.
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Exactly. The G-Mex adapted and is still prospering after the Arena was built. Looking at the plans, the new arena will be a 10 minute walk from the NQ. To suggest none of these people will go into the city centre for a meal/drink pre/post event is nonsense.
 
Marvin said:
What are the benefits to Manchester City in a concert venue on 'site'?
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We're building it, we're paying for it.

The money coming back will be ours (I'm sure the council will get their piece)

I have been told possibly a few NBA games coming to Manchester in years to come.

It's a licence to print money. Should be some good title parties to come there.
 
We’ll probably have City branded sports teams playing there in a few years similar to the Barca set up.

They’ll likely be new food and drink outlets around the stadium/arena for people to go to before and after events as part of the campus development.
 
Not sure where that £300 million pound quote is coming from...but that's a pretty big sum for an arena (pretty big sum for any building - the new Factory Theatre comes in at just over £100 million). This will be some show piece if comes together as quoted here.
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
We're building it, we're paying for it.

The money coming back will be ours (I'm sure the council will get their piece)

I have been told possibly a few NBA games coming to Manchester in years to come.

It's a licence to print money. Should be some good title parties to come there.
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When you say 'we' , do you mean City? If so, the income will count for FFP purposes won't it?
 
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