North Stand Construction Discussion

[HelloCity]

Good angle showing how big the whole expanded 2nd tier will be from bottom to top.

 

[Coatigan]

The foundation for it is massive topped by a huge concrete mould at the top at surface level.

You think it is/was freestanding like that? Hell of a force on the connection to the concrete. Impressive, if that's the case. Maybe there are some old photos of the build in the first place, with no rops or tension. Either way, now that is like that without the top piece, removing it might be easier than I thought. Manouvering it out and the tight access etc is still tricky but at least temporary support of it doesn't seem an issue.

 

[jrb]

I understand the mechanics of it, but do all of those currently located in 115, and the block on the other side of the away fans want to be moved out and stuck up in NSL2 or are they are where they are because they prefer the atmosphere/banter next to away fans

We won't know until the club reveal their plans for NSL2 which will include the seating layout, a singing section or not, safe standing or not, season ticket costs, etc. That will give the fans the information they need to make up their minds about staying where they are or moving to the North stand.

 

[Coatigan]

Good angle showing how big the whole expanded 2nd tier will be.

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Plus another two more bays to come either side.

 

[HelloCity]

Plus another two more bays to come either side.

Yes. Forgot to add in from bottom to top.

Think it actually covers one and a half more blocks on either side.

 

[Coatigan]

We won't know until the club reveal their plans for NSL2 which will include the seating layout, a singing section or not, safe standing or not, season ticket costs, etc. That will give the fans the information they need to make up their minds about staying where they are or moving to the North stand.

I will just add to that, while all true, there IS a real possibility that the club genuinely haven't made all those decisions yet.

People will laugh that off, and say surely they have by now but just aren't saying, or surely they have because they've had to price for this and that etc. I can tell you for a fact, it happens, clubs can take it right to the very end before committing to things like that.

Not saying I believe this to be the case, just pointing out, it is possible. And they can change it at any time too, once it is open, goes without saying.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

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Found on twitter. Taken today

Still less holes in the roof than at Old Toilet.

 

[WARBABY]

I understand the mechanics of it, but do all of those currently located in 115, and the block on the other side of the away fans want to be moved out and stuck up in NSL2 or are they are where they are because they prefer the atmosphere/banter next to away fans

Like shouting abuse and pointing at the away fans knowing they are safe behind a shield of stewards and police

 

[Auden night mail]

Do we know what the exact capacity will be for the ground when the North stand is finished?

Looking at the images we still have scope to increase capacity, any idea what we could get it up to if we level all top tier stands in the future?

 

[richards30]

Do we know what the exact capacity will be for the ground when the North stand is finished?

Looking at the images we still have scope to increase capacity, any idea what we could get it up to if we level all top tier stands in the future?

61,500 i`ve seen mentioned mate