Etihad Campus, Stadium and Collar Site Development Thread

kippax4ever said:
Well I must say,they got their PR shit bang on
In that presentation.
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That’s what it is PR. I highly doubt this will happen - they will need balls to invest that kind of money and go head to head with a competitor with far deeper pockets than them. For a business that has publicly stated there’s insufficient capacity for two arenas - if the Etihad one goes ahead what exactly is the logic from their perspective to invest so much money?
 
Gordyola said:
Just shows what competition does Doubt they would have done this if it wasn’t for the development at the campus
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Not in a million years.
But like the presentation
In the City
Next to transport link.
Carbon...etc
And it looks good
 
nmc said:
That’s what it is PR. I highly doubt this will happen - they will need balls to invest that kind of money and go head to head with a competitor with far deeper pockets than them. For a business that has publicly stated there’s insufficient capacity for two arenas - if the Etihad one goes ahead what exactly is the logic from their perspective to invest so much money?
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Initially think there were 3phases to the original site,arena hotel & I think the upgrade of vicky Station
Money wasn't there then,But it will take some cash to bring it up to that presentation I think plus probably having no gigs on whilst the modernisation takes place..
 
ManCityX said:
Seems like fantasy to me in order to court favour ahead of the new arena.

It’ll end up with a minor renovation rather than a full on overhaul and upgrade like in those “plans”.
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There is neither a timetable or any projected costs for this 'revamp'.

It's a low cost tactic to try to undermine the proposed new arena.
 
Admittedly it seems a bit vague on the details, but I feel like its a better option personally. Presumably it would have to be shut for a significant period of time to make those alterations too.

The arena at the Etihad should really be targeting the gap between Manchesters current offerings anyway in my opinion, and aim for somewhere between 8k-12k. Suitable for Basketball and Ice Hockey etc to make sure it is utilised more often. Utilisation and footfall is what will justify improvements to public transport and encourage businesses (bars, restaurants, retailers) to open at the Etihad.
 
cptaidan88 said:
Admittedly it seems a bit vague on the details, but I feel like its a better option personally. Presumably it would have to be shut for a significant period of time to make those alterations too.

The arena at the Etihad should really be targeting the gap between Manchesters current offerings anyway in my opinion, and aim for somewhere between 8k-12k. Suitable for Basketball and Ice Hockey etc to make sure it is utilised more often. Utilisation and footfall is what will justify improvements to public transport and encourage businesses (bars, restaurants, retailers) to open at the Etihad.
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Too late, it’s to be the biggest arena in Europe.
 
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