Etihad Campus, Stadium and Collar Site Development Thread

[Deleted member 77198]

So when are they expanding the stadium? Just asking.

I don’t think they will. If they had planning permission in 2014 yet still didn’t do anything about in during Covid or when people can defer for a year, I’m not sure they will do it.

 

[Spanishbob]

Thanks Casual but wouldn’t be fantastic if it happened. When dippers are talking about increasing their stadium capacity( with Scandinavian and southern celts) we should be doing similar and more.

 

[blueparrot]

I don’t think they will. If they had planning permission in 2014 yet still didn’t do anything about in during Covid or when people can defer for a year, I’m not sure they will do it.

Don’t know if they will or won’t, though suspect they will at some point,but don’t think during covid was an ideal time, and now with the arena started can’t see it until thats finished in 2 or 3 years.

 

[Kinkys Left Foot]

I'm not sure COVID was a good time to carry out a major upgrade. As far as stadium being empty, yes but think of all the working protocols that were in place which create hoops to jump through to legally comply. Be interesting to hear from anyone involved in the construction industry with first hand knowledge.
I only know in my own workplace most things were restricted or even not allowed for lengthy periods. Nearly all work went through a stand still, none productive phase.

 

[remember arthur mann]

You sure we aren't prospecting for oil.....

They'll definitely find coal.

 

[LongsightM13]

I'm not sure COVID was a good time to carry out a major upgrade. As far as stadium being empty, yes but think of all the working protocols that were in place which create hoops to jump through to legally comply. Be interesting to hear from anyone involved in the construction industry with first hand knowledge.
I only know in my own workplace most things were restricted or even not allowed for lengthy periods. Nearly all work went through a stand still, none productive phase.

Much of the construction industry was stood down for several months, depending on the type of project. Public schemes were prioritised over private. My brother’s company were developing a sensitive government site and so were granted key worker status during lockdown and a neighbour was similar working on the Mancunian Way improvements but a lot of commercial development was suspended for a time.

 

[jrb]

I can exclusively reveal the next redevelopment of the Etihad Campus has started.

The walls of the Sumerbee bar, City Square, where being painted this morning.

Picture to follow.

 

[jrb]

The important bit. 810 beer taps. :-) Take note City.

 

[jrb]

Today. More pictures to follow.

 

[Jesus H Gabz]

Recently attended the Joshua Usyk fight at Spurs & the weigh in at the O2, got to say I was very impressed with both, not a bad seat in either, especially the O2 which is a sort of bowl shape. Concourse & retail offerings where fantastic, the O2 is a proper destination and caters for all sorts, in and around it. I’m hoping this development has the best of both combined regarding facilities etc, The possibilities are endless especially pre & post match and potential beam-backs of big away games, and maybe even high demand home games (if they can squeeze us in to the schedule) hopefully it’s a bit of a joint enterprise to improve the match day experience for everyone & not just separate facility