Popular Post CyderInACan Posted October 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2020 https://www.ashtongatestadium.co.uk/development-plans/ Had the leaflet pop thru the door earlier about the latest consultation over the AG Sporting Quarter development. Obviously they're planning to push ahead and the housing site seems to have been changed from Cumberland Village to Longmoor Village and (unsurprisingly) there is no longer any reference to the pie in the sky train stop opposite the site. Still looks good mind - and I'm sure developers who can manage such a big project protecting lots of local jobs would be keen to give competetive quotes in the current climate to keep the money coming in! 15 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Well I found that interesting Reg, even if no one else did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I really do question some of SL's decision making over the years but you can't deny the money he's put into our club and Bristol sport. He's clearly going to be leaving a legacy behind of some stature. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 27, 2020 Admin Share Posted October 27, 2020 Looks incredible I find it odd that this information isn't all over the football and rugby sites 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City37 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 2 hours ago, CyderInACan said: https://www.ashtongatestadium.co.uk/development-plans/ Had the leaflet pop thru the door earlier about the latest consultation over the AG Sporting Quarter development. Obviously they're planning to push ahead and the housing site seems to have been changed from Cumberland Village to Longmoor Village and (unsurprisingly) there is no longer any reference to the pie in the sky train stop opposite the site. Still looks good mind - and I'm sure developers who can manage such a big project protecting lots of local jobs would be keen to give competetive quotes in the current climate to keep the money coming in! Thanks for posting - have been thinking about this recently and presuming that we would not see anything on it for few years. Nice to see SL still has an appetite for it and the plans do look impressive - not sure that 17 storey block will get through PP though ! Not seen any of this in local press today which is a surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_bristol Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I also find this interesting. I imagine the council will try and squeeze every last penny out of this development, but you never know. We got our new stadium in the end didn’t we. The height might be ok when you think of the precedent the council has recently set including the height of the Lansdown stand and that development near bemmy train station. I think I read that got the green light? I think it will depend ultimately on what it does to the skyline from various viewpoints. We must have one or two planners in our fan base who are itk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 14 minutes ago, City37 said: Nice to see SL still has an appetite for it and the plans do look impressive - not sure that 17 storey block will get through PP though ! They’ve just approved a 16 storey tower block as part of the Bedminster Green project behind St. Katherine’s Precinct mind so I wouldn’t be so sure. Maybe going for 17 is a ploy. Ask for more than you need and negotiate down to what you wanted in the first place anyway! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Island Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 22 minutes ago, City37 said: Thanks for posting - have been thinking about this recently and presuming that we would not see anything on it for few years. Nice to see SL still has an appetite for it and the plans do look impressive - not sure that 17 storey block will get through PP though ! Not seen any of this in local press today which is a surprise. Yea incredible aint it when the methane snorters produced ther video of a bucket of tarmac behind the club shed it was front page news all over the evening post 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City37 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: They’ve just approved a 16 storey tower block as part of the Bedminster Green project behind St. Katherine’s Precinct mind so I wouldn’t be so sure. Maybe going for 17 is a ploy. Ask for more than you need and negotiate down to what you wanted in the first place anyway! Yep - think they tried for 21 storey in Bedmi Green which was rejected. AG tower probably end up circa 13 storeys ! Look forward to seeing this progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wild Bunch Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Looks great. Future Match days could be interesting. Pre match beers in the extended fanzone, game followed by a gig in the new arena! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 hour ago, City37 said: Not seen any of this in local press today which is a surprise. Now it’s been mentioned here it will, this is where they get all there info from. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnr1986 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 It’s really looks impressive, do any of you think that we might redevelope the Atyeo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 hour ago, phantom said: Looks incredible I find it odd that this information isn't all over the football and rugby sites If the information had been about Rovers new Santa’s Grotto it would have been front page news in the Bristol Post 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Just now, Johnr1986 said: It’s really looks impressive, do any of you think that we might redevelope the Atyeo ? Steve Lansdown said, at a Senior Reds bash a couple of years ago, that he considered this at an early stage of the ground redevelopment. He decided against it due to the cost / difficulty of buying the houses behind the Atyeo. If City ever get into the Premier League it won’t be the extra capacity that generates income. It will be TV money and corporate events Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 41 minutes ago, pongo88 said: Steve Lansdown said, at a Senior Reds bash a couple of years ago, that he considered this at an early stage of the ground redevelopment. He decided against it due to the cost / difficulty of buying the houses behind the Atyeo. If City ever get into the Premier League it won’t be the extra capacity that generates income. It will be TV money and corporate events I think the Dolman will get boxes before the Atyeo gets a major revamp. Surely all the money is with a side view of the pitch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, RedM said: I think the Dolman will get boxes before the Atyeo gets a major revamp. Surely all the money is with a side view of the pitch. Already been told the Dolman has a short (in context) lifetime left of needing to replaced within 20 years or so, expect you'd be right but wouldn't be surprised for the Atyeo to get a make over and fully connected up, away fans could be stuck in a top tier of a new Dolman and a lower tier all for City fans plus upper Lansdown. Edited October 27, 2020 by Lrrr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, RedM said: I think the Dolman will get boxes before the Atyeo gets a major revamp. Surely all the money is with a side view of the pitch. 9 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Already been told the Dolman has a short (in context) lifetime left of needing to replaced within 20 years or so, expect you'd be right but wouldn't be surprised for the Atyeo to get a make over and fully connected up, away fans could be stuck in a top tier of a new Dolman. The flats behind the Dolman probably have a life expectancy similar to the Dolman. If so, Steve Lansdown could do a deal with Bristol City Council to gain more land to enable a Dolman expansion in return for support for replacement housing. Extra land is the only way an extra tier is possible. If the Dolman was redeveloped on the existing footprint the modern legroom for seating would result in reduced capacity. Whatever, I’m sure he has a long term plan that we know little / nothing about Edit @TomF beat me to it with the same view Edited October 27, 2020 by pongo88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I smiled when I read it’s being termed the Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter, on the day that the 15ers open their The Quarters playground. They just can’t escape our shadow, can they?! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 3 hours ago, City37 said: not sure that 17 storey block will get through PP though ! 2 hours ago, CyderInACan said: They’ve just approved a 16 storey tower block as part of the Bedminster Green project behind St. Katherine’s Precinct mind so I wouldn’t be so sure. Maybe going for 17 is a ploy. Mayor Marvin Rees has famously stated his intention for Bristol to build high, and I wholeheartedly support him on that. Modern age Manchester looks fantastic, and we're about 20 years behind them as it stands. Hopefully between them Steve L and Marvin R might finally drag our dated city into the 21st century. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, City Rocker said: Mayor Marvin Rees has famously stated his intention for Bristol to build high, and I wholeheartedly support him on that. Modern age Manchester looks fantastic, and we're about 20 years behind them as it stands. High rise is no different to anything. It can go wrong. Some of the new “apartments” in the Bedminster Green plans are shockingly small. Like REALLY small. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 27, 2020 Admin Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Lrrr said: Already been told the Dolman has a short (in context) lifetime left of needing to replaced within 20 years or so, expect you'd be right but wouldn't be surprised for the Atyeo to get a make over and fully connected up, away fans could be stuck in a top tier of a new Dolman and a lower tier all for City fans plus upper Lansdown. I've often heard and read this, but is it actually documented anywhere or is it a bit urban legend? Never known of any other stand have to be replaced due to age. There must be older stands out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: High rise is no different to anything. It can go wrong. Some of the new “apartments” in the Bedminster Green plans are shockingly small. Like REALLY small. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bedminster-high-rise-housing-approved-4564979.amp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: High rise is no different to anything. It can go wrong. Some of the new “apartments” in the Bedminster Green plans are shockingly small. Like REALLY small. Well of course, it goes without saying any proposed high-rise needs to be high-quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 20 minutes ago, phantom said: I've often heard and read this, but is it actually documented anywhere or is it a bit urban legend? Never known of any other stand have to be replaced due to age. There must be older stands out there? guess it's to do with build quality pre late sixties things were built to last nowadays built to need replacing sooner rather than later (Money) . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 11 minutes ago, phantom said: I've often heard and read this, but is it actually documented anywhere or is it a bit urban legend? Never known of any other stand have to be replaced due to age. There must be older stands out there? This is a good point. The stand basically consists of a steel girder frame with pre-formed concrete sections for terraces to support the seats. “Concrete cancer” can affect concrete structures but this is usually caused by water ingress causing the steel reinforcements to rust. As the stand has a roof, water ingress is unlikely and there is no visible sign of deterioration at present. As you say, there must be older stands. (The original Wembley Stadium lasted 80 years before it was demolished) Is there a structural engineer who can give a definitive answer? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 38 minutes ago, phantom said: I've often heard and read this, but is it actually documented anywhere or is it a bit urban legend? Never known of any other stand have to be replaced due to age. There must be older stands out there? Yes, I went to the consultation meeting at Ashton Gate during the planning process. It was made clear by the onsite experts that the Dolman structure would reach the end of its life within about 20 years. I've no idea whether it is documented, but they said it to us at the time. I suppose this must have been 6 or 7 years ago. Then again many of our houses in this awesome city are well over 150 years old, so maybe the Dolman can actually go on for ever! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 28, 2020 Admin Share Posted October 28, 2020 2 hours ago, City Rocker said: Yes, I went to the consultation meeting at Ashton Gate during the planning process. It was made clear by the onsite experts that the Dolman structure would reach the end of its life within about 20 years. I've no idea whether it is documented, but they said it to us at the time. I suppose this must have been 6 or 7 years ago. Then again many of our houses in this awesome city are well over 150 years old, so maybe the Dolman can actually go on for ever! Out of interest do you know why this hasn't appeared to have been an issue elsewhere, or is it likely around the same time a number of clubs will get a similar problem? It just seems very odd that no other structures get the same advice mentioned On the flip side it seems odd that so much investment was recently put into developing that stand,that surely as two other stands were being rebuilt it would have made sense to do it now before costs increase even more. Or am I over thinking it and the stand won't need demolishing and that is an alternative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 42 minutes ago, phantom said: Out of interest do you know why this hasn't appeared to have been an issue elsewhere, or is it likely around the same time a number of clubs will get a similar problem? It just seems very odd that no other structures get the same advice mentioned On the flip side it seems odd that so much investment was recently put into developing that stand,that surely as two other stands were being rebuilt it would have made sense to do it now before costs increase even more. Or am I over thinking it and the stand won't need demolishing and that is an alternative Probably a case of options, total cost as it was being ~£42m, we all know Steve is rich so money is no matter but it took over a year for everything to be done, probably would have been grumbles had it been said it would take another year until completion and more moving of fans etc, so a patch do up job and use the stand for another 20 odd years probably stood out as a good option. And as people have said delaying has created other options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 The redevelopment must be good news for the Flyers eh @Davefevs - hopefully they'll do a "bundled" season ticket (as they did with Bristol for a couple of years) and give City or Bris ST Holders a nice discount on a Flyers ST. Can imagine weekends where we have Bristol play on a Friday night, City 3pm ko on a Saturday followed by a Flyers tip-off (is that the right phrase?) later in the evening. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Looks good, and really impressive. If all goes to plan it really will be a hugely impressive area of Bristol. As for redeveloping the Atyeo, unless the houses suddenly become owned by Bristol Sport (let's be fair the prices will get higher and higher on the remaining houses as they were being sold off), it won't happen. It may get a bit of a face-lift, lick of paint, newer seats etc, but it's used to house the away fans now. Unless we were able to get into the Prem, and regularly be up amongst the top 6-8 clubs we aren't going to be doing (or probably need) any large redevelopment. At best the corners may get filled in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 30 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Saturday followed by a Flyers tip-off (is that the right phrase?) later in the evening. That is the right phrase, yes. Only thought here is how drunk are people turning up at a Flyers game after a City game? Doors generally open for Flyers games at 18:30 (but could probably be brought forward to 18:00) so that's at least an extra hour after the game of drinking after a full day of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, TBW said: That is the right phrase, yes. Only thought here is how drunk are people turning up at a Flyers game after a City game? Doors generally open for Flyers games at 18:30 (but could probably be brought forward to 18:00) so that's at least an extra hour after the game of drinking after a full day of it. Excellent! What a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, CyderInACan said: The redevelopment must be good news for the Flyers eh @Davefevs - hopefully they'll do a "bundled" season ticket (as they did with Bristol for a couple of years) and give City or Bris ST Holders a nice discount on a Flyers ST. Can imagine weekends where we have Bristol play on a Friday night, City 3pm ko on a Saturday followed by a Flyers tip-off (is that the right phrase?) later in the evening. Less than 24 hours isn’t enough time to turn around rugby to football for the facilities, nice idea though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, CyderInACan said: The redevelopment must be good news for the Flyers eh @Davefevs - hopefully they'll do a "bundled" season ticket (as they did with Bristol for a couple of years) and give City or Bris ST Holders a nice discount on a Flyers ST. Can imagine weekends where we have Bristol play on a Friday night, City 3pm ko on a Saturday followed by a Flyers tip-off (is that the right phrase?) later in the evening. It is my hope that they do a 3pm Saturday football / 7.30pm tip off....will be a perfect Saturday. 10 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Less than 24 hours isn’t enough time to turn around rugby to football for the facilities, nice idea though. They aren’t playing outdoors on the football pitch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 26 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Less than 24 hours isn’t enough time to turn around rugby to football for the facilities, nice idea though. Pretty sure it has happened before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Davefevs said: It is my hope that they do a 3pm Saturday football / 7.30pm tip off....will be a perfect Saturday. They aren’t playing outdoors on the football pitch! Rugby on indoor surfaces hurts, done it before, not a great idea.... Edited October 28, 2020 by Lrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Pretty sure it has happened before. Thought they needed 36/48 hours, if Bristol were on the Friday I thought we played on the Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 15 hours ago, The Wild Bunch said: Looks great. Future Match days could be interesting. Pre match beers in the extended fanzone, game followed by a gig in the new arena! So long as they don't use the same sound engineers as the Stadium! In all seriousness, if they design and build this right, the gig options could be huge. They have to get the acoustics right though. Given up going to rock gigs at the Cardiff Motorpoint for example as the sound is just so muddy. Sort that out and that's a potential game changer for the city of Bristol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 28, 2020 Admin Share Posted October 28, 2020 55 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Thought they needed 36/48 hours, if Bristol were on the Friday I thought we played on the Sunday. Marking a pitch doesn't take long, and swapping the posts would be easily done in a couple of hours I bet if they really wanted to they could hold one on an evening and the other the following day I'm not sure what logistically needs changing aside from the pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James54De Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Lrrr said: Thought they needed 36/48 hours, if Bristol were on the Friday I thought we played on the Sunday. Numerous time Rugby played on a Friday and us on a Saturday. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 13 hours ago, phantom said: I've often heard and read this, but is it actually documented anywhere or is it a bit urban legend? Never known of any other stand have to be replaced due to age. There must be older stands out there? The big stand to the left at Hillsborough - knocked up for the '66 World Cup. 13 hours ago, pongo88 said: This is a good point. The stand basically consists of a steel girder frame with pre-formed concrete sections for terraces to support the seats. “Concrete cancer” can affect concrete structures but this is usually caused by water ingress causing the steel reinforcements to rust. As the stand has a roof, water ingress is unlikely and there is no visible sign of deterioration at present. As you say, there must be older stands. (The original Wembley Stadium lasted 80 years before it was demolished) Is there a structural engineer who can give a definitive answer? The Dolman was designed and built shortly after the Morandi bridge in Genoa that collapsed a couple of years ago. Just saying, like... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 14 hours ago, City Rocker said: Mayor Marvin Rees has famously stated his intention for Bristol to build high, and I wholeheartedly support him on that. Modern age Manchester looks fantastic, and we're about 20 years behind them as it stands. Hopefully between them Steve L and Marvin R might finally drag our dated city into the 21st century. Meanwhile, up here in Fenland the local Mayor has announced that the railway will be extended, bringing with it those new fangled steam trains, planners will now allow brick built houses, farmers have done away with horses and are now using steam powered tractors and threshing machines that these exciting developments will bring the area into the 20th century with a bang! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 15 hours ago, City Rocker said: Mayor Marvin Rees has famously stated his intention for Bristol to build high, and I wholeheartedly support him on that. Modern age Manchester looks fantastic, and we're about 20 years behind them as it stands. Hopefully between them Steve L and Marvin R might finally drag our dated city into the 21st century. Apart from Marv's Marvellous underground. Has anyone started digging yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Apart from Marv's Marvellous underground. Has anyone started digging yet? One way to get the Underground project to totally succeed is to put Cheney in charge. Look at what he did with Bristol Energy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 One thing to note about the flats behind the Dolman is that BCC have just finished spending a lot of money on them doing up the exterior (not sure if anything`s been done inside or not) with new roofs, brick cladding, windows etc. If you look from the smoking area you can see it`s been done to a very high standard. I can`t see them being knocked down for 30+ years now if I`m honest. The negative publicity for the council would be dreadful and I can`t see the scheme would have happened if there was any inkling that their might be a future deal with SL for a swap with Ashton Vale. You have to remember as well that a lot of the flats will be privately owned having been bought under right-to-buy and that also presents it`s own huge and costly problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 On 28/10/2020 at 10:20, CyderInACan said: Pretty sure it has happened before. It has 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 On 27/10/2020 at 18:10, phantom said: Looks incredible I find it odd that this information isn't all over the football and rugby sites I don't. It's a consultation for people directly affected (ie live locally). They've made efforts to contact people directly which is fair enough. They want comments on the specific plans not necessarily general comments from people from Cheddar or South Glos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 For those of you interested, full planning application now in with BCC https://pa.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QUDIACDNHQI00&activeTab=summary 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyreds89 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 2 hours ago, RedRaw said: For those of you interested, full planning application now in with BCC https://pa.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QUDIACDNHQI00&activeTab=summary Works starts November 2021. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) Planning documents can be downloaded here https://pa.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=QUDIACDNHQI00 An example: Edited June 21, 2021 by CiderJar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 https://www.bristol-sport.co.uk/news/planning-application-submitted-for-sporting-quarter/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/final-details-revealed-for-ashton-gates-new-sporting-quarter/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) On 27/10/2020 at 21:59, CyderInACan said: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bedminster-high-rise-housing-approved-4564979.amp Just read that, I’m not happy that they have approved flats not much bigger than a budget hotel room. I suppose they do have windows? Edited June 21, 2021 by exAtyeoMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Wow @exAtyeoMax you really aren't happy are you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 16 minutes ago, CiderJar said: Wow @exAtyeoMax you really aren't happy are you? I’m not happy with the bloody iPad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 2 hours ago, CiderJar said: Planning documents can be downloaded here https://pa.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=QUDIACDNHQI00 An example: Has the design changed much since it was first revealed? Or is it just the visuals on the OS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Looks very impressive indeed Much needed jobs for the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 18 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: Has the design changed much since it was first revealed? Or is it just the visuals on the OS The heights of some of the buildings have changed and the roof of the "arena" has tennis courts on it or something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 hour ago, exAtyeoMax said: I’m not happy with the bloody iPad! Which, like the flats, doesn't have Windows either! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Robin Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Exciting stuff! Am I right in thinking the football club will be able to report the profits from the sporting quarter (inc. Basketball etc) as our own, and therefore increase our FFP threshold? Or does it not quite work like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Any news on the redevelopment of the atyeo stand, is it possible to rebuild it with a higher capacity? Possibly steeper, maybe with rail seating/standing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 10 hours ago, RedRaw said: For those of you interested, full planning application now in with BCC https://pa.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QUDIACDNHQI00&activeTab=summary Interesting it's a joint application made by Bristol Sport and Esteban Investments Ltd. The three directors of the latter are Jon Lansdown, Martin Griffiths and Gavin Marshall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, YorkshireSection said: Any news on the redevelopment of the atyeo stand, is it possible to rebuild it with a higher capacity? Possibly steeper, maybe with rail seating/standing? There are no plans for this, it has been mentioned numerous times by SL that the ground is plenty big enough for us & the proximity of houses on Ashton Rd makes this logistically impossible. SL doesn’t own any of them, either… 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Robin Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 minute ago, YorkshireSection said: Any news on the redevelopment of the atyeo stand, is it possible to rebuild it with a higher capacity? Possibly steeper, maybe with rail seating/standing? My guess would be it's not gonna happen until we're playing/have played premier league football. There's not much point in expanding/redeveloping the Atyeo unless we're increasing the stadium capacity to around 30k. And there's not much point in increasing the stadium capacity to around 30k unless we're pretty consistent in being a top end Championship/bottom end Premier League club. Especially as it seems to be a real pain trying to buy the houses behind the Atyeo. Maybe in a few years time the effects of the sporting quarter and Pearson's swanky football will have increased attendances enough to justify it though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Is there any news re opening the station at AG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: Is there any news re opening the station at AG? Pretty sure I saw somewhere that it's incredibly unlikely to materialise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Just now, CyderInACan said: Pretty sure I saw somewhere that it's incredibly unlikely to materialise. Yeah, surely would need some form of build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, TomF said: I'm still worried the Portishead line work will get canned due to rise in construction costs. However the work is out for tender by Network Rail. I think main thing is to get the railway open and then opening stations along it becomes more realistic. Unbelievable (totally believable) that they haven’t included a station/halt already, considering the uni, Ashton Court, and the new development. Edited June 21, 2021 by exAtyeoMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityal Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 35 minutes ago, TomF said: Hope the residents of Ashton Vale are happy now. A stadium used 30 times a year or 1'000 odd houses. Do they need a specialist contractor to get rid of the bamboo pits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Is rail seating being fitted to part of the South Stand ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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