North Stand Construction Discussion

[jrb]

I would be there around 4pm Friday jrb, also going Wednesday about 5pm so might give an indication then. I would also like to do a tour there in a couple of weeks to see it from ground level.

Thanks, mate.

I won't be able to get to the Etihad until 2pm or 3pm. I need to know before then. If I can 't find out before I finish work I can go on Saturday, Sunday or Monday instead.

 

[Gordyola]

CP and SSS are either of you going down on Friday morning? I'm planning to do the tour on Friday, but I need to know in advance if the pitch has been totally cleared.

Somewhat doubt it will be totally cleared before early next week John?

 

[Coatigan]

Somewhat doubt it will be totally cleared before early next week John?

I agree, feels ambitious.

 

[ccoverview]

Thanks, mate.

I won't be able to get to the Etihad until 2pm or 3pm. I need to know before then. If I can 't find out before I finish work I can go on Saturday, Sunday or Monday instead.

I will be there various days and probably Friday morning.
Will drop you a text sometime Friday morning and tell you the state of the pitch

 

[ccoverview]

Have drones the same legal status as an aircraft? I'm assuming that, given your reply, they do. Which kind of surprises me.

That’s why the likes of DJ audits are desperate for people to bother them while they are flying as it’s even an offence to distract someone while they are flying as it could endanger people. Silly thing is the amount of people who have been seriously injured by a falling drone worldwide currently stands at zero

 

[mcfcblue20]

I noticed on Sunday that they'd made a start on the walkway just underneath the roof.
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What’s that for then ?

 

[Penders1957]

Just back from the Etihad, video here, dismantling the pitch crane. Cheers

In respect of the frame for the new screen in the SEast corner , withe the limited access they have due to the size of the scaffold and bearing in mind the lifting weight regulations , how do they place/fix the metals in place ?? I assume the sections at aluminium , but they are large and surely quite heavy ???

 

[Lee the Blue]

Thank you

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A long way up to the top. Can clearly pick out my seat in 239 on that pic and the video

 

[Lee the Blue]

It's going to be a ballache getting out from the top of the 2nd tier.

Anyone moving to NSL2 best find out what rows are close to the exits first

It's such a shame a proper safe standing and singing section won't be directly above exit 4 in the middle of the stand.

I wouldnt worry - apparently we have no fans so theyll only be about 25 of us rattling about up there, just sit wherever you want! :)

 

[jrb]

Somewhat doubt it will be totally cleared before early next week John?

I agree, feels ambitious.

If not this week, next week.

 

[jrb]

I will be there various days and probably Friday morning.
Will drop you a text sometime Friday morning and tell you the state of the pitch

Thanks.

 

[Gordyola]

Thank you

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Long way down to the top exits but I guess not disimilar to South Stand

 

[Gray]

Will we actually need all these extra seats?

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

Will we actually need all these extra seats?

I think so, build it and they will come

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

Looking back to the beginnings of this thread, there are some embarrassing comments. Why do these idiots keep dissing what the club is doing, it is called progress. Some obviously joined after we started winning trophies, and now won’t accept anything less. They need to grow up

 

[mcfcblue20]

On pitch crane still being used

 

[mcfcblue20]

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Got it right 3 years ago

 

[There is a Light]

We often talk about poor acoustics on the atmosphere threads. As someone who hasn’t closely followed progress until recently, was this factored in the design of the new stand?

Looking at the shape of the roof on yesterday’s video the it seems to initially tilt downwards from the back. Could that be anything to do with acoustics? (Please bear in mind I know nothing about construction or acoustics!)

 

[LeonardoDaVnci]

Soz, but I couldn't resist asking GPT, Hopefully most of these recommendations are included. Nos 3 and 5 seem nailed on imho, but I know nowt about construction.

Key Roof Design Features for Maximum Crowd Noise Volume

1. Low and Close to Stands

The roof should be as low and close to the upper tiers as possible to trap sound reflections back down onto the fans and pitch.A lower roof means less sound escapes upwards and more is reflected inward.

2. Highly Reflective Interior Surface

Use materials with low sound absorption—like smooth metal or treated concrete panels—to reflect crowd noise. Avoid porous or soft materials that soak up sound. Consider perforated metal panels combined with backing insulation designed to absorb very little mid/high frequency crowd noise.

3. Curved or Angled Shape

A slightly concave or angled design that focuses and directs sound waves downward towards the pitch and stands enhances loudness.Avoid flat surfaces that send sound straight up, allowing it to dissipate.

4. Acoustic Reflectors and Baffles

Integrate reflective “acoustic baffles” or “clouds” suspended from the roof structure that scatter and redirect sound energy inward.These break up unwanted echoes while reinforcing crowd noise projection.

5. Seal Gaps and Minimize Openings

Minimize large gaps or open corners where sound can escape. A sealed or near-sealed roof perimeter helps trap sound inside.

6. Structural Vibration Control

Use damping materials or isolation mounts in the roof structure to reduce vibrations that can dissipate sound energy or create unwanted noise.

 

[Kink Lad Cee]

What’s that for then ?

It's the first pieces of the walkway which will take people from under the roof and to the base of the north west tower