Etihad Campus, Stadium and Collar Site Development Thread

[Centurions]

I think this is news. MCR property group has acquired land around the Etihad and new arena (including the former gasworks) to build housing https://www.insidermedia.com/news/n...close-to-etihad-with-potential-for-2000-homes .

A bit disappointing, I would have liked to see City grab at least the 2 bits on 'our' side of the rail tracks. The big plot always seemed destined for housing.

 

[Gray]

Not a good day for the Metrolink. Currently all trams in Manchester are stuck without power.

Always something with that benighted company, a transport system that would look bad in a 3rd World country.

 

[Oldtraffordblue1]

It’s progressing at the usual snail’s pace. It’s only really of benefit to those on the Bury line as it would be the same walk to it as it is to Piccadilly but means avoiding the city centre congestion. I calculate 1.4 miles walk to each of Piccadilly, Central Park (Oldham line) or Sandhills. We’re not getting anything else.

It might not even go ahead yet or be designed to handle loads of football fans but the plans for that area did mention a tram stop and walking routes to the campus.

Imagine this - you leave the ground after clapping the players and Pep off, walk to the station and you miss the first train as it leaves half empty not to worry 1 minute later another one pulls up, you get on and again it leaves half empty. This was Wembley Park on Sunday - so many tubes they can afford to go without filling up! Chances of this happening at the Etihad more chance of me starting on Friday night (I have scored at the Etihad so it's not zero but pretty dam close). United will get an underground if Burnham is still in power when they finally get the money to start building - no chance of being within 5 years.

 

[jrb]

Disappointing.

 

[reynardvulpes]

Always something with that benighted company, a transport system that would look bad in a 3rd World country.

Bit of a reach? The tender has just gone out for a new operator.

 

[Gray]

Bit of a reach? The tender has just gone out for a new operator.

Hope they know what they are doing if we get a new one.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Not heard of it either but here's a link with a little info. Not a good day for the Metrolink. Currently all trams in Manchester are stuck without power.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandhills_tram_stop

thanks marvin. and i seen that. typical issues with our metrolink

Do you mean the tunnel or the tram stop?

both sir

 

[Stockton Heath Blue]

Anyone hoping City would develop the former gasworks site are going to be disappointed. Just seen this article: -

https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/ho...lace North West&dm_i=7N53,R2SP,3W2QU9,2ACKF,1

 

[Centurions]

Anyone hoping City would develop the former gasworks site are going to be disappointed. Just seen this article: -

https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/holt-town-start-nears-with-major-land-acquisition/?utm_campaign=1263337_Place Daily Briefing: Wednesday 30 April 2025&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Place North West&dm_i=7N53,R2SP,3W2QU9,2ACKF,1

 

[Marvin.]

MEN reports that Co-op Live has the highest indoor ticket sales in Europe...

https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...-news/manchesters-co-op-live-becomes-31534147

 

[BertTrautmann'sParachute]

Always makes me feel warm inside watching that game. A work of art.

 

[HelloCity]

MEN reports that Co-op Live has the highest indoor ticket sales in Europe...

https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...-news/manchesters-co-op-live-becomes-31534147

Interesting. I noticed WWE are doing the AO Arena in late August after doing Co-op Live late last year. Wonder why that would be.

 

[Marvin.]

Puma moving their HQ to Oxford Rd. Not Etihad campus related but probably of interest to some.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...er-news/puma-uk-hq-manchester-moving-31544741

 

[HelloCity]

 

[BlueAnorak]

Interesting article on what's happening this summer...

Sisk's race against time to build Man City's new North Stand roof | Construction News

The football season may be drawing to a close for Manchester City Football Club, but inside the Etihad Stadium, a new challenge is on the horizon. Since

www.constructionnews.co.uk

 

[gouldybob]

Interesting. I noticed WWE are doing the AO Arena in late August after doing Co-op Live late last year. Wonder why that would be.

Could be cost, could be the prompter but at the moment it looks like something is going on as Co-op has no events between 24/07 and 16/09. These arenas don't stay idle for 7 weeks for no reason.

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

Asked AI to generate an image of an 85k capacity Etihad with filled in corners. It looks fantastic! I really hope we get to do this in my lifetime. It would be a truly iconic stadium and ready to create more unbelievable history.

 

[JASR]

Could be cost, could be the prompter but at the moment it looks like something is going on as Co-op has no events between 24/07 and 16/09. These arenas don't stay idle for 7 weeks for no reason.

That is odd.
Any ideas/knowledge anyone on what/why?

 

[HelloCity]

Asked AI to generate an image of an 85k capacity Etihad with filled in corners. It looks fantastic! I really hope we get to do this in my lifetime. It would be a truly iconic stadium and ready to create more unbelievable history.
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The most generic stadium image ever lol.

 

[waspish]

Asked AI to generate an image of an 85k capacity Etihad with filled in corners. It looks fantastic! I really hope we get to do this in my lifetime. It would be a truly iconic stadium and ready to create more unbelievable history.
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What does it look like from the outside