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Post by gasheadontour on Sept 23, 2023 9:17:08 GMT
Redevelopment of East side has the most potential to be commercially viable. It is the furthest from housing, has the most space available and is next to parking. I would look to build a single tier stand of over 11k capacity (for bragging rights over 82 to give us the biggest stand in Bristol...). Design it so the top of the stand has executive boxes that convert to hotel rooms as they would then have fantastic views over Bristol. Have a gym and crèche in that stand for the public and guests to use.
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Post by rememberhalifax on Sept 23, 2023 9:26:24 GMT
Redevelopment of East side has the most potential to be commercially viable. It is the furthest from housing, has the most space available and is next to parking. I would look to build a single tier stand of over 11k capacity (for bragging rights over 82 to give us the biggest stand in Bristol...). Design it so the top of the stand has executive boxes that convert to hotel rooms as they would then have fantastic views over Bristol. Have a gym and crèche in that stand for the public and guests to use. There speaks a person of' vision', no doubt reasons will be touted as to why you can't do it, but as someone said 'YES WE CAN'! |
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Post by Quarters on Sept 23, 2023 9:55:59 GMT
How long would this rebuild take?
If not completed in a summer, what happens to those fans that reside in that part of the ground?
What would the cost be of having that side closed, both financially and would some not come back?
How would it be funded?
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Post by Mr Pond on Sept 23, 2023 9:57:29 GMT
I've always thought an underground carpark would be good and we could then utilize all of the surface carpark. Cars in and out on to Filton rd.
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Post by playtowin on Sept 23, 2023 9:57:39 GMT
A multi tiered stand would be better.
As the 'overhangs' would allow greater number of seats in a smaller footprint.
11,000 would be too big probably as that might make it 3x higher than the south stand (?).
7000-9000 is more realistic.
If the non football income streams could be created i think i would prefer a 18-19,000 stadium.
Maybe the owners wish for prem league football so want much more.
A modest stadium for us means its easier to fill championship down to league 2. Those oceans of empty seats at some grounds look awful. A near full ground makes a much better atmosphere for all.
If we ever joined the elites in decades to come then sure build a new superstadium...might as well go for 50,000 minimum.
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Post by Colyton Gas on Sept 23, 2023 9:59:27 GMT
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Post by Quarters on Sept 23, 2023 10:00:35 GMT
I've always thought an underground carpark would be good and we could then utilize all of the surface carpark. Cars in and out on to Filton rd. And a station on the new underground... |
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Post by matealotblue on Sept 23, 2023 10:03:31 GMT
I've always thought an underground carpark would be good and we could then utilize all of the surface carpark. Cars in and out on to Filton rd. And a station on the new underground... Should all be sorted by next season I reckon……. |
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Post by yattongas on Sept 23, 2023 10:06:24 GMT
A multi tiered stand would be better. As the 'overhangs' would allow greater number of seats in a smaller footprint. 11,000 would be too big probably as that might make it 3x higher than the south stand (?). 7000-9000 is more realistic. If the non football income streams could be created i think i would prefer a 18-19,000 stadium. Maybe the owners wish for prem league football so want much more. A modest stadium for us means its easier to fill championship down to league 2. Those oceans of empty seats at some grounds look awful. A near full ground makes a much better atmosphere for all. If we ever joined the elites in decades to come then sure build a new superstadium...might as well go for 50,000 minimum. Not sure height on that side is too much of a concern as houses shouldn’t be affected. Agreed we could get 10-12000 in that stand alone if designed well . On crowds , I’m convinced that either Bristol club could get 40k crowds in the prem . Every man/woman and their dog would come out of the woodwork to watch . It’s a totally different ball game and Bristol and surrounding area has a huge catchment |
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Post by gasheadontour on Sept 23, 2023 10:29:43 GMT
How long would this rebuild take? If not completed in a summer, what happens to those fans that reside in that part of the ground? What would the cost be of having that side closed, both financially and would some not come back? How would it be funded? The East terracing could continue to be used whilst the groundworks etc of a new East stand is constructed behind it. Having the main commercial aspects in that stand would mean it's the most viable to finance. |
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Post by playtowin on Sept 23, 2023 10:32:48 GMT
A multi tiered stand would be better. As the 'overhangs' would allow greater number of seats in a smaller footprint. 11,000 would be too big probably as that might make it 3x higher than the south stand (?). 7000-9000 is more realistic. If the non football income streams could be created i think i would prefer a 18-19,000 stadium. Maybe the owners wish for prem league football so want much more. A modest stadium for us means its easier to fill championship down to league 2. Those oceans of empty seats at some grounds look awful. A near full ground makes a much better atmosphere for all. If we ever joined the elites in decades to come then sure build a new superstadium...might as well go for 50,000 minimum. Not sure height on that side is too much of a concern as houses shouldn’t be affected. Agreed we could get 10-12000 in that stand alone if designed well . On crowds , I’m convinced that either Bristol club could get 40k crowds in the prem . Every man/woman and their dog would come out of the woodwork to watch . It’s a totally different ball game and Bristol and surrounding area has a huge catchment Thats true. So a superstadium would make sense and due to people coming from all over it could be anywhere that lends to good transport links. Somewhere near the quarters probably... |
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Post by badengas on Sept 23, 2023 10:38:40 GMT
We could have a Billy Smart style big top.
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Post by gashead79 on Sept 23, 2023 10:43:41 GMT
Redevelopment of East side has the most potential to be commercially viable. It is the furthest from housing, has the most space available and is next to parking. I would look to build a single tier stand of over 11k capacity (for bragging rights over 82 to give us the biggest stand in Bristol...). Design it so the top of the stand has executive boxes that convert to hotel rooms as they would then have fantastic views over Bristol. Have a gym and crèche in that stand for the public and guests to use. There speaks a person of' vision', no doubt reasons will be touted as to why you can't do it, but as someone said 'YES WE CAN'! Vision or dreams. You choose. Sounds great but look at the drama we've had replacing a tent! |
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Post by gas2 on Sept 23, 2023 10:47:41 GMT
Or extend the excisting east stand at both ends and make it all seater ?
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Post by gasheadontour on Sept 23, 2023 11:08:16 GMT
I think having executive boxes/hotel rooms at the top of a new East stand with fantastic views over Bristol would offer a great unique selling point compared to alternatives in the region. Having the convenience of a crèche, gym and parking on site would also command a premium for those staying overnight on non-matchdays. Those aspects and job creation would also benefit the local community.
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 23, 2023 11:17:01 GMT
How long would this rebuild take? If not completed in a summer, what happens to those fans that reside in that part of the ground? What would the cost be of having that side closed, both financially and would some not come back? How would it be funded? At some point the East Stand will have to be redeveloped if we can't afford to build a new stadium, if we could turn that stand into a 5,000/7,500 all seater with boxes etc it would soon pay for itself. What's the alternative, do nothing and the new owners have to stump £3m a season just to tread water in L1, or even worse, back in L2? |
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Post by eric on Sept 23, 2023 11:31:30 GMT
I’m guessing Bill Gates has decided to invest in Bristol Rovers judging by some of the ideas on here 🤣
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Post by singupgas on Sept 23, 2023 11:40:43 GMT
The east stand if it redeveloped would probably take the most work. The Stand will have to safely come down, would take all summer. Then add the amount of time for the concrete that would have to smashed up to get rid of the terrace and knock back into the carpark to level the site.
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Post by toggsy2 on Sept 23, 2023 11:52:53 GMT
Which ever stand is to be redeveloped next, going by the South Stand fiasco get the planning permission in first before they pull it all apart this time.
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Post by gasheadontour on Sept 23, 2023 12:16:21 GMT
The east stand if it redeveloped would probably take the most work. The Stand will have to safely come down, would take all summer. Then add the amount of time for the concrete that would have to smashed up to get rid of the terrace and knock back into the carpark to level the site. The east terracing could stay in place whilst the main part of a new East stand is constructed behind it. The east terracing could be removed at a later date. |
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