North Stand Construction Discussion

[xgorton]

It’s based on this picture

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Sit down,you be ok then.

 

[Chappie]

Just out of interest, why do you think it will date badly?

Because Laing O'rourke didnt win the contract.

 

[gingerprince]

Reference the sightlines, would the original plans have contingency of safe standing being
installed anywhere in the extension, either upon opening or in the future and so be included in original design process

 

[Centurions]

Reference the sightlines, would the original plans have contingency of safe standing being
installed anywhere in the extension, either upon opening or in the future and so be included in original design process

The Design & Access Statement says that pretty much all of the 2nd tier could be safe standing in the future. Edit: emphasis on 'could be'

 

[Worsleyweb]

Because Laing O'rourke didnt win the contract.

Not at all not worked there for nearly 20 years and no view whatsoever. Stick by my view it’s a bit of a mish mash.

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

I love the inside of the stadium, superb views and plenty of leg room.

You have to be a midget to watch football at the Swamp in any sort of comfort.

I only went to the swamp once, to see Genesis. My wife said “the seats at Yeovil Town have more legroom” and she is just 5’ tall.

 

[Penders1957]

I love the inside of the stadium, superb views and plenty of leg room.

You have to be a midget to watch football at the Swamp in any sort of comfort.

Agreed !!

especially in the 2nd tiers I recon if there was the same legroom as the Etihad the capacity would be nearer to 65-67 k

In my working life in the building Industry 75 % of contractors if they had corporate entertainment facilities they were at the swamp , really pissed me off ! ;-(

How times have changed !

 

[Coatigan]

From Design Statement re viewing and sight lines
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That proves that people in those back corners can see the opposite corner no problem. But not necessarily their own side. I don't think it will be as much of an issue in reality though in person. The poster never did say anything beyond posting the photo.

 

[Coatigan]

Reference the sightlines, would the original plans have contingency of safe standing being
installed anywhere in the extension, either upon opening or in the future and so be included in original design process

Yea, it was always a consideration. The stand is futureproofed for the entire thing to he safe standing, should there be that decision in the future.

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

I missed the safe standing news. What’s this business about an n shaped pattern of safe standing? When was it announced?

 

[MrCheeseGrater]

I missed the safe standing news. What’s this business about an n shaped pattern of safe standing? When was it announced?

September 2024. Like most of the club's communication about this project, easy to miss.

Configuration of the Etihad Stadium’s North Stand expansion revealed

We are delighted to reveal the seating configuration for the expansion of the North Stand at the Etihad Stadium, which will open during the 2025/26 season.

www.mancity.com

 

[Manchester33]

That picture wasn’t even taken from the corner. If it was then a sizeable chunk is cut off

I don't think there's going to be a Goodison style view anywhere in that stand. When we’re talking about potential sight line issues we’re talking a tiny number of seats who can’t see a tiny portion of the pitch.

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

September 2024. Like most of the club's communication about this project, easy to miss.

Configuration of the Etihad Stadium’s North Stand expansion revealed

We are delighted to reveal the seating configuration for the expansion of the North Stand at the Etihad Stadium, which will open during the 2025/26 season.

www.mancity.com

Thanks for that. Just one thing; WTF is a breakout area???

 

[levets]

Looking at the partly marked out pitch; it appears the playing surface is going to be wider than previously.

 

[ssskies]

Just leaving the Etihad, plenty of pictures and a couple of firsts on the video. Will post it on here once it's up. Cheers

 

[LevyBee76]

Rails for the safe standing have started going in today, the blue in the stand starting to look quite impressive

 

[warpig]

Sit down,you be ok then.

That’s the safe standing section .

 

[pride in battle]

September 2024. Like most of the club's communication about this project, easy to miss.

Configuration of the Etihad Stadium’s North Stand expansion revealed

We are delighted to reveal the seating configuration for the expansion of the North Stand at the Etihad Stadium, which will open during the 2025/26 season.

www.mancity.com

Where is the 'n' shape ?

 

[ssskies]

Video here

 

[Penders1957]

Thanks for that. Just one thing; WTF is a breakout area???

It’s a rest and recuperation area for staff ie a break area