Minor/Major improvement works version 2
Printed From: National League Rugby Discussion Forum
Category: League Rugby - www.leaguerugby.co.uk
Forum Name: The Championship
Forum Description: Discuss the 12 clubs forming the English Championship.
URL: http://www.leaguerugby.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=19891
Printed Date: 10 May 2024 at 00:25
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.04 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: Minor/Major improvement works version 2
Posted By: gerg_861
Subject: Minor/Major improvement works version 2
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2023 at 10:18
|
Perhaps the last one got off track, so the thread is locked but I've received the annual members update from TFSC in the post today. This includes a few key items for Vallis Way improvements: 1. New small stand built seating 111, bringing total seated to 2115. 2. East Stand Bar added. 3. Existing screen being refurbished, and smaller outdoor screen being added. 4. Plan for additional new stands before new year stated by Sir Mike Gooley. |
Replies:
Posted By: FHLH
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2023 at 15:02
|
Northampton had scaffolding stands for a while in 1998 ------------- "My father told me big men fall just as quick as little ones, if you put a sword through their hearts." |
Posted By: SK 88
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2023 at 18:31
|
Quins did in the 90s too, obviously Bath have a demountable stand still now, Tigers did from roughly 2003 to 2015 before we built the replacement for the clubhouse. Exeter's two end stands are less permanent than they sometimes look. Saracens' end stands come down in the summer too for athletics. Could be a very good solution for Ealing.
|
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2023 at 11:48
|
Wasps stands were completely dtachable too. Or was that the entire 'club'? ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2023 at 22:13
|
Blues have done a bit of work to the ground, not quite Ealing standards https://bedfordrugby.co.uk/news/2023/08/summer-works-update-goldington-road" rel="nofollow - https://bedfordrugby.co.uk/news/2023/08/summer-works-update-goldington-road
|
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2023 at 22:21
This was a well written update that made me chuckle, especially the bit about sprucing up the ref room to get more decisions.
|
The Blues wrote:Posted By: No 7
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2023 at 07:57
The article link above states that the replacement of the main grandstand roof was unplanned and will now meet the new safety certificate standards. What was the problem ? ------------- Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. |
Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2023 at 09:42
| I’m not sure but it was very old and probably the original one so as standards change I guess it wasn’t fit for purpose. One of the sponsors stepped in quickly and did it for cost. |
Posted By: chas
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2023 at 11:19
|
I believe that the roof suffered damage from adverse weather conditions. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2024 at 14:41
| Ealing has applied for a further 500 seat stand as of October, just on planning portal recently. There are two comments in support, and one in vehement opposition. |
Posted By: Bedford Bear
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2024 at 12:38
It was old compared to modern building standards, but safe while intact. If it had become damaged by weather conditions etc. the safety inspection and certification would probably not have been granted until specialist removal and a new roof added. Just my thoughts!
|
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2024 at 06:06
|
Ealing have had planning permission granted for a 500 seat stand. This would be situated diagonally to the existing 1000 seat East stand and opposite the Centenary Clubhouse in a strange little corner of space between the main pitch and the upper 3G practice pitch. The total height will be only 5.5m, compared to 11m for the East stand, so quite modest. The view should be a bit better than the East stand, but the best seats will be going out to the 22 or so. This will bring bring seated capacity to c. 2700.
|
Posted By: No 7
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2024 at 13:53
This must qualify Ealing Trailfinders for most empty seats in the league . ------------- Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. |
Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2024 at 14:21
|
In the Championship maybe, but it is still well below Darlington MP. Probably below Bristol. ------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2024 at 15:15
Most of us could only dream of Bristol's average crowd of nearly 18500 though! Darlington's, on the other hand... ------------- Our Club |