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Quote:falconbear
Apparently Proposed North Stand will have...
- New changing facilities for players and officials.
-1500 seats plus standing area. All roofed.
- New car park on existing North training pitch, 791 spaces. Existing overflow car park will become new all weather training pitch with change facilities and accomodation.
- Drainage to pitch west of stadium.
- New fanzone plaza at east stand.
- Creation of taxi and coach drop off areas.
Huge financial investment there. Life at the Falcons just gets better and better!
Quote:Kath...
As I understand and have been told this is what Philadelphia has paid for
Quote:too_tall_to_tackle
Could we fill it though? Crowds are on the up but when was the last sell out?
Quote:trummy200
Have the plans included any proper cycle racks? Hoping to get up sometime this back end and the bike is my preferred method of transport to such events!
Quote:aidanbQuote:too_tall_to_tackle
Could we fill it though? Crowds are on the up but when was the last sell out?
I would have thought they would be trying to move the people out of the east side wings and into a proper stand where they can see properly
Quote:Rafpilot2000
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Guessing the investment is probably a shrewd move as better facilities will make the falcons a more desireable venue for hosting tournaments, cup matches or even potential concerts (god forbid).
Quote:Exiled Falcon
Lindisfarne are always good for a gig!
Quote:RobsQuote:aidanbQuote:too_tall_to_tackle
Could we fill it though? Crowds are on the up but when was the last sell out?
I would have thought they would be trying to move the people out of the east side wings and into a proper stand where they can see properly
Speaking as an East Stand regular I'd not be happy at all to be moved to the Sherpa Tensing (North) Stand. A lot of this is to do with eyesight- The East Stand "wing" is much closer to the on field action and you get the option to follow play up and down the touch line
Quote:The still voice of sanity.limpopo
Am I missing something here? If I understand correctly, the plastic pots are rigid complete with handle and presumably can be used again, so for those wanting another pint they just get it refilled, after the game take it home and bring it back again the next match and so on. If people want to drink beer at games, I do not but have do not see a problem with those that do, a pot costing a £1 spread over the season is peanuts.
Quote:GeordieFalcon
And I couldn't help noticing the "Flood Risk Assessment"....
Well that flippin hamstring looks a bit risky at the moment
Quote:Timeshock!
Getting back on topic and adding to the comments earlier, the planning app can be found on Newcastle City's planning portal with all supporting statements
2017/1451/01/DET
The two training pitches and facilities are 100% funded by RFU on condition of being completed by start of next season, I suspect the changes to the North Terrace will take a little longer. The extension of the North Terrace of 1530 new seats looks to incorporate the existing structure. I wonder if this prompts a swap of ends of the supporters.
Quote:This is not new news, the plans have been at the stadium since the start of the season and the detail published on here some time ago. Indeed the planning app has been in some sometime, just thought the app number would be usefulDB23Quote:Timeshock!
Getting back on topic and adding to the comments earlier, the planning app can be found on Newcastle City's planning portal with all supporting statements
2017/1451/01/DET
The two training pitches and facilities are 100% funded by RFU on condition of being completed by start of next season, I suspect the changes to the North Terrace will take a little longer. The extension of the North Terrace of 1530 new seats looks to incorporate the existing structure. I wonder if this prompts a swap of ends of the supporters.
Thanks Timeshock
Looks absolutely fantastic, will take the facilities at the ground to a whole new level and be one of the best purpose-built rugby stadia in the country.
Probably stolen the club's thunder by announcing it on here but great to see !
Quote:JohnSt
I’ve been wondering what other supporters think about the quality of our floodlights. Of course it might just be old eyes but my enjoyment of Friday night matches has been greatly reduced because I find it hard to see what’s happening on the field as much as I can during afternoon fixtures.
When I got home from the game last night I watched my recording of the game on TV and again found my enjoyment of it spoiled due to what I consider to be inadequate lighting. I think it would be great to see planned improvements to the floodlights too.
Quote:Rich.
Is there a reason why there can't be a longer, bigger, new stand to replace the East Stand? That would seem more of a priority and also would be more profitable.
Quote:Falcons_Thunder
Just had a first look at the new proposals and they look top notch. Hope it's done for the start of next season[b][/b]
Quote:Running Rugby
Just had a gander at the plans myself, and they look mightily impressive. I was one of the fans that knocked the american adventure, but it has clearly put a large chunk of money towards these developments.
It is an exciting time to be a Falcons fan, both on and off the field.
Quote:dick gQuote:Running Rugby
Just had a gander at the plans myself, and they look mightily impressive. I was one of the fans that knocked the american adventure, but it has clearly put a large chunk of money towards these developments.
It is an exciting time to be a Falcons fan, both on and off the field.
We can only know if the Philly trip was financially worth it once we know how much dosh we got. Will we ever be told?
Quote:trummy200
Have the plans included any proper cycle racks? Hoping to get up sometime this back end and the bike is my preferred method of transport to such events!
Quote:CharlieDogQuote:dick gQuote:Running Rugby
Just had a gander at the plans myself, and they look mightily impressive. I was one of the fans that knocked the american adventure, but it has clearly put a large chunk of money towards these developments.
It is an exciting time to be a Falcons fan, both on and off the field.
We can only know if the Philly trip was financially worth it once we know how much dosh we got. Will we ever be told?
Dick
You normally speak a reasonable amount of sense........ but on this occasion I think the journalistic fingers have hit the keyboard before the brain was engaged! We will not be told for several good reasons:
- it is almost certainly subject to commercial confidentiality
- how ever much we got, some people will still moan
- it's none of our business!
Quote:longserviceQuote:trummy200
Have the plans included any proper cycle racks? Hoping to get up sometime this back end and the bike is my preferred method of transport to such events!
Here's the proposed numbers
10. Vehicle Parking
Please provide information on the existing and proposed number of on-site parking spaces:
Type of vehicle
Existing number of spaces Total proposed Difference in spaces
Cars 650 717 67
Cycle spaces 0 24 24
Disability spaces 8 47 39
Motorcycles 1 6 5
Other (e.g. bus) 5 15 10
Short description of Other Coach Parking Spaces
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Quote:trummy200
Do you think I could park the Motorhome overnight for a Friday night game? Now that would be brill!