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Post by Topper Gas on Jul 10, 2024 16:11:01 GMT
The south stand is cut in half at the end to be able to integrate with the east stand. So I guess we could extend that as well. From this and the picture it seems that the accommodation was on the east and west stands. Perhaps they are going for the option of doing it just on the east side. Although if they are going through all that effort perhaps a pitch shift makes sense. Certainly less disruptive as you can build the new east stand behind the old one. You could even make student access separate from the stadium with the access points on strathmore and Ellicott road I can't see how you can build a new East Stand behind the present one and still use the new South Stands once it's in use. I assume any student accommodation is now planned for just the east side. Perhaps they can fit more in if the whole ground is not being moved eastwards |
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Post by gasbluesman on Jul 10, 2024 16:53:42 GMT
From this and the picture it seems that the accommodation was on the east and west stands. Perhaps they are going for the option of doing it just on the east side. Although if they are going through all that effort perhaps a pitch shift makes sense. Certainly less disruptive as you can build the new east stand behind the old one. You could even make student access separate from the stadium with the access points on strathmore and Ellicott road I can't see how you can build a new East Stand behind the present one and still use the new South Stands once it's in use. I assume any student accommodation is now planned for just the east side. Perhaps they can fit more in if the whole ground is not being moved eastwards I suppose it doesn’t matter either way. If you can fit the same amount of accommodation in a huge east stand it isn’t gonna change the pitch as much. An ellicot Road entrance could mean it would be completely contained from the rest of the stadium. I still live in the hope that they’d take that stupid corner off the south stand and build a massive single tier safe seating west stand after this is done. |
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Post by Sir Trevor on Jul 12, 2024 17:10:05 GMT
The first phase of consultation with the immediate neighbours has begun.
As expected, the newly-arrived and transient inhabitants are outraged and opposed to the initial plans.
More settled and long-standing neighbours have not gone berserk.
This is encouraging.
"Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good." Voltaire.
For Bristol Rovers supporters the plans are unlikely to be universally welcomed.
Fair enough.
If it is approved and is a step forward.
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Post by singupgas on Jul 12, 2024 17:12:22 GMT
The first phase of consultation with the immediate neighbours has begun. As expected, the newly-arrived and transient inhabitants are outraged and opposed to the initial plans. More settled and long-standing neighbours have not gone berserk. This is encouraging. "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good." Voltaire. For Bristol Rovers supporters the plans are unlikely to be universally welcomed. Fair enough. If it is approved and is a step forward. "For Bristol Rovers supporters the plans are unlikely to be universally welcomed." Well that isn't very encouraging. |
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Post by fanboy on Jul 12, 2024 17:15:11 GMT
The first phase of consultation with the immediate neighbours has begun. As expected, the newly-arrived and transient inhabitants are outraged and opposed to the initial plans. More settled and long-standing neighbours have not gone berserk. This is encouraging. "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good." Voltaire. For Bristol Rovers supporters the plans are unlikely to be universally welcomed. Fair enough. If it is approved and is a step forward. "For Bristol Rovers supporters the plans are unlikely to be universally welcomed." Well that isn't very encouraging. There’s not much the club do that is universally welcomed tbf… remember the introduction of digital tickets? 😂 |
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Post by Topper Gas on Jul 12, 2024 19:24:50 GMT
The first phase of consultation with the immediate neighbours has begun. As expected, the newly-arrived and transient inhabitants are outraged and opposed to the initial plans. More settled and long-standing neighbours have not gone berserk. This is encouraging. "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good." Voltaire. For Bristol Rovers supporters the plans are unlikely to be universally welcomed. Fair enough. If it is approved and is a step forward. "For Bristol Rovers supporters the plans are unlikely to be universally welcomed." Well that isn't very encouraging. Don't read too much into this poster's weird ramblings. From past experience everybody living locally will be objecting, not just recent residents. |
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Post by Squiffy on Jul 12, 2024 20:30:32 GMT
"For Bristol Rovers supporters the plans are unlikely to be universally welcomed." Well that isn't very encouraging. Don't read too much into this poster's weird ramblings. From past experience everybody living locally will be objecting, not just recent residents. Absolutely…who would want to live next to students 24/7! 😂 |
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Post by nortongas1 on Jul 12, 2024 20:54:44 GMT
"For Bristol Rovers supporters the plans are unlikely to be universally welcomed." Well that isn't very encouraging. Don't read too much into this poster's weird ramblings. From past experience everybody living locally will be objecting, not just recent residents. Don't think it will matter if we make the plans similar to what was approved years ago it should sail through |
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Post by aghast on Jul 12, 2024 21:28:18 GMT
Don't read too much into this poster's weird ramblings. From past experience everybody living locally will be objecting, not just recent residents. Don't think it will matter if we make the plans similar to what was approved years ago it should sail through The captain of the Titanic said much the same. |
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Post by thecommander on Jul 13, 2024 6:22:18 GMT
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Post by pirate on Jul 13, 2024 6:32:16 GMT
...or a nod to our *cough* previous 'relocation'. 😆 |
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Post by gashead1981 on Jul 13, 2024 7:36:45 GMT
I cannot see why we would relocate to build a stand when it can be done in season and in situ just like City did when they redeveloped AG.
To rent a stadium for a year is going to cost a least £1M + a % share of any revenue for starters, plus the natural drop in attendances because of increased travel. We are already losing £4m+ per year so how is that cost effective?
Someone contacted me on X last night asking if I had any info on it (I don't) but it was his suggestion the reason is we are doing the North and East together.
With the new South able to accommodate more fans now and if we are indeed developing the North as well as the East as one project, then it would make total sense to me to move a large percentage of the fans to the South, start with the North terrace rebuild first, get that operational and then do the East afterwards.
This is what City did and you can see how they did it in the Timelapse video here.
That was we wouldn't have the outlay of a temporary relocation, we can still maximise our matchday revenue and hospitality keeping all £ in our own pocket.
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Post by fanboy on Jul 13, 2024 7:47:04 GMT
It would be odd if we did need to relocate. Then again I struggle to assemble ikea furniture so I’m not sure I’m really the man to comment on the needs to redevelop the east or north terrace.
I guess we would need to relocate if they did the north at the same time as east, but that would be pretty aggressive improvement!
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Post by peterparker on Jul 13, 2024 7:50:05 GMT
It would be odd if we did need to relocate. Then again I struggle to assemble ikea furniture so I’m not sure I’m really the man to comment on the needs to redevelop the east or north terrace. I guess we would need to relocate if they did the north at the same time as east, but that would be pretty aggressive improvement! If they did the North and East together, that is effectively the stadium done isn't it. Obviously when we get to the championship something will need to be done with the West, but I think that will be a case of adding seating to the terrace sections ala Plymouth (if possible) |
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Post by fanboy on Jul 13, 2024 8:56:44 GMT
It would be odd if we did need to relocate. Then again I struggle to assemble ikea furniture so I’m not sure I’m really the man to comment on the needs to redevelop the east or north terrace. I guess we would need to relocate if they did the north at the same time as east, but that would be pretty aggressive improvement! If they did the North and East together, that is effectively the stadium done isn't it. Obviously when we get to the championship something will need to be done with the West, but I think that will be a case of adding seating to the terrace sections ala Plymouth (if possible) I enjoy your confident use of: “obviously when we get to the championship” |
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Post by Colyton Gas on Jul 13, 2024 10:06:10 GMT
Meanwhile let's hope the new South stand gets finished for the start of the season.
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Post by Gashead73 on Jul 13, 2024 12:25:00 GMT
Meanwhile let's hope the new South stand gets finished for the start of the season. In respect there is no excuse if it is not |
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jul 13, 2024 13:31:17 GMT
Have we installed the new screens yet?
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Post by Topper Gas on Jul 13, 2024 13:47:59 GMT
Have we installed the new screens yet? We only got pp a week or so ago? |
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Post by gasbluesman on Jul 13, 2024 15:18:48 GMT
If that is what they are hinting out then Swindon is miles away. I don't see why they'd need to but if so why not just go to Twerton for a season? A trip down memory lane for many.
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