Etihad Campus, Stadium and Collar Site Development Thread

[HelloCity]

I was told arena first, build up demand and then stand. They want it so we are getting 54,000 midweeks regularly until they do it. Will be 3/4 years I would expect but will happen.

I wouldn’t be surprised if the design evolved and we ended up with a large single tier stand instead. I’m sure the wait will be worth it.

 

[manclad]

I was at the stadium this morning to sort out a problem with my season card. As I walked back to my car on The North Car Park I noticed that some work has already started on the proposed site (where the BMX type place used to be).
At least 3/4 drilling/boring machines,a couple of bulldozers and a uni-mog type of vehicle.
Looks like some preliminary work may have already begun.

 

[Mancini Manus Domini]

They are looking to use the venue about 120 times a year.

A mix of concert and sporting events. Things like Basketball, Gymnastics, Tennis, Boxing and UFC. Some award ceremonies as well.

 

[toffee balls]

There will be a cinema also.
Within 3 years is the timescale we are hearing.

 

[mikeskitz]

Forgot the public consultation was on Today.

Will nip down tomorrow. Hopefully there will be some other images on view? ;-) Will ask a few questions.

Have been over earlier today they have only the same artists impression that is in your earlier post.

 

[jrb]

Thanks everyone.

Did anyone ask about the capacity?

 

[blueloon]

I saw soil tests being done on proposed area as far back as the day after the Vincent Kompany Testimonial. This will be great for East Manchester.

I was at the stadium this morning to sort out a problem with my season card. As I walked back to my car on The North Car Park I noticed that some work has already started on the proposed site (where the BMX type place used to be).
At least 3/4 drilling/boring machines,a couple of bulldozers and a uni-mog type of vehicle.
Looks like some preliminary work may have already begun.

 

[Mancini Manus Domini]

There will be a cinema also.
Within 3 years is the timescale we are hearing.

Will the cinema be a separate building or is it part of the arena development?

I heard 3 years for the arena if all goes to plan.

 

[Centurions]

A (stopped) clock is right twice a day. But thanks.

Not always ;)

 

[somapop]

That's some cost if correct....

https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/news/oak-view-showcases-world-class-300m-etihad-arena/