Etihad Campus, Stadium and Collar Site Development Thread

[Marvin]

the geology of Manchester makes it difficult to bore tunnels There is also a network of tunnels and basements built by the Victorians the cost would be prohibitive

There was a plan / understanding that they were going to build an underground station at Piccadilly and then they changed their mind. I doubt that was down to the geology.

What aspect of the geology makes it difficult? From what I can remember manchester is covered by glacial till deposits. There's a huge basalt erratic that is the quadrangle of the University of Manchester which was carried down from the Lake District and discovered in construction. Then of course there's coal measures. Whatever problems there are haven't stopped them building mines, underground canals or foundations for the towers and they started work on the Piccadilly to Victoria underground.

 

[jrb]

Does anyone think it's a bit strange that there's been no update on Serg's statue? I'm not going to 2nd guess a reason, but it is strange.

 

[domalino]

Does anyone think it's a bit strange that there's been no update on Serg's statue? I'm not going to 2nd guess a reason, but it is strange.

No?

Kompany and Silva left in June 2019 and 2020 and got statues put up in September 2021.

The club said Sergio's would be put up in 2022, how many updates are you expecting?

 

[jrb]

No?

Kompany and Silva left in June 2019 and 2020 and got statues put up in September 2021.

The club said Sergio's would be put up in 2022, how many updates are you expecting?

Thanks.

Didn't know that.

No need to be funny, ah!

 

[Oyster28catcher]

No?

Kompany and Silva left in June 2019 and 2020 and got statues put up in September 2021.

The club said Sergio's would be put up in 2022, how many updates are you expecting?

Patience isn't a City trait. I'm still waiting for Danny Mills to leave the fitness bench and McManamanamanaman to make a forwards pass.

 

[jrb]

If anyone wants to follow the construction of the Coop Live Arena?

New brand partner announced.



Webcam is live!

Click on link below and scroll to the bottom of the page

Some rain droplets or dirt obscuring the view atm, but they should eventually clear up.

19th November.(Twitter post)

Today.(screen grab)

About the arena

Step inside Co-op Live, the UK’s largest indoor arena. Discover world-class live entertainment, cutting-edge design, and versatile spaces available for private hire in the heart of Manchester.

www.cooplive.com

 

[UUJblue]

If anyone wants to follow the construction of the Coop Live Arena?

New brand partner announced.



Webcam is live!

Click on link below and scroll to the bottom of the page

Some rain droplets or dirt obscuring the view atm, but they should eventually clear up.

19th November.(Twitter post)

Today.(screen grab)

About the arena

Step inside Co-op Live, the UK’s largest indoor arena. Discover world-class live entertainment, cutting-edge design, and versatile spaces available for private hire in the heart of Manchester.

www.cooplive.com

I wonder if city will kick on with some improvements around City square to coincide with this Arena opening..or wait until they develop the Whole stand.. as earlier discussed i think when they build the 3rd tier on this side they might incorporate city square into the stadium with bars and the shop..

Is there any food or drink inside the arena that could be open on matchday or could something be built to the bottom left where they have their offices and cabins? does city own that land?

 

[Claytop]

Thanks.

Didn't know that.

No need to be funny, ah!

Dom's default setting ;)

 

[GOULDYBOBS]

Just want to say thanks to the posters that contribute with the updates and photos etc.
Really interesting to see. Keep up the good work

 

[Gray]

Patience isn't a City trait. I'm still waiting for Danny Mills to leave the fitness bench and McManamanamanaman to make a forwards pass.

And to stop bloody pointing.

 

[domalino]

If anyone wants to follow the construction of the Coop Live Arena?

New brand partner announced.



Webcam is live!

Click on link below and scroll to the bottom of the page

Some rain droplets or dirt obscuring the view atm, but they should eventually clear up.

19th November.(Twitter post)

Today.(screen grab)

About the arena

Step inside Co-op Live, the UK’s largest indoor arena. Discover world-class live entertainment, cutting-edge design, and versatile spaces available for private hire in the heart of Manchester.

www.cooplive.com

City need to get new contractors, I've been watching this for an hour and nothing's moved.

The clock's broken as well!

 

[cptaidan88]

If anyone wants to follow the construction of the Coop Live Arena?

New brand partner announced.

I think we can all agree - that is a truly awful name for a venue. Is that going to be the equivalent of the Indigo at the o2 arena?

i.e. a purpose built smaller venue within the venue, or is it a section of the entrance hall they're going to rope off occasionally?

If this has been previously announced it has completely passed me by.

 

[Utter bobbins]

I think we can all agree - that is a truly awful name for a venue. Is that going to be the equivalent of the Indigo at the o2 arena?

i.e. a purpose built smaller venue within the venue, or is it a section of the entrance hall they're going to rope off occasionally?

If this has been previously announced it has completely passed me by.

name is fine

 

[berryblue]

City need to get new contractors, I've been watching this for an hour and nothing's moved.

The clock's broken as well!

It's lunchtime!!!

 

[cptaidan88]

name is fine

Strongly disagree. "The Street" is an awful name for a venue.

 

[KS55]

I wonder if city will kick on with some improvements around City square to coincide with this Arena opening..or wait until they develop the Whole stand.. as earlier discussed i think when they build the 3rd tier on this side they might incorporate city square into the stadium with bars and the shop..

Is there any food or drink inside the arena that could be open on matchday or could something be built to the bottom left where they have their offices and cabins? does city own that land?

I believe the land is jointly owned by CFG and Manchester City Council

 

[jrb]

I think we can all agree - that is a truly awful name for a venue. Is that going to be the equivalent of the Indigo at the o2 arena?

i.e. a purpose built smaller venue within the venue, or is it a section of the entrance hall they're going to rope off occasionally?

If this has been previously announced it has completely passed me by.

TBH I don’t have a problem with the Coop Live Arena name. At least it’s a Manchester based business and institution, with links to City since 1844.

I could be wrong, but I think this is the recently named ‘Street’, going off the length of the bar and the point of entry shown in the CGI?

 

[LongsightM13]

Does anyone think it's a bit strange that there's been no update on Serg's statue? I'm not going to 2nd guess a reason, but it is strange.

What’s the rush?

 

[jrb]

What’s the rush?

There obviously isn’t one.

 

[Utter bobbins]

Strongly disagree. "The Street" is an awful name for a venue.

Ok