The White Knight 9,039 Posted September 3, 2014 They'd put temporary stands on the back straight and bends in increase capacity for such an event. Yes - I forgot about that - I'm sure I read about that somewhere BW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,860 Posted September 3, 2014 Will be about 12 thousand+ with temp art stands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted September 3, 2014 From memory it would nearly double the capacity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Science 1,059 Posted September 3, 2014 Will be about 12 thousand+ with temp art standsCan't see this anywhere in the documentation ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattK 3,447 Posted September 3, 2014 They'd put temporary stands on the back straight and bends to increase capacity for such an event. I think 6,024 is the total capacity. Grandstand: 1,842 seats South stand: 3,248 standing North eastern and western: 508 and 426 standing There doesn't look to be much space for additional temporary stands. http://www.publicaccess.manchester.gov.uk/associateddocs/selecteddoc.aspx?106133-dsp-0001.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted September 3, 2014 That's not what was hyped when they had the big fanfare about them hosting the World Cup Final there.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,860 Posted September 4, 2014 Yes they stated that it would have temp art stands taking it to double the capacity. So will be interesting if that happens. I did notice though somewhere that it changed to elite league standard stadium Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldace 1,678 Posted September 4, 2014 Yes they stated that it would have temp art stands taking it to double the capacity. So will be interesting if that happens. I did notice though somewhere that it changed to elite league standard stadium They also said it would have unlimited track access, now its just a few 2 hour sessions per week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,142 Posted September 4, 2014 I would have though unlimited track access would be obviously a no no from the start, what with residential houses so near. If they said that either something was going to be in place that eventually was not in the final submission ie more sound deadening measures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,643 Posted September 4, 2014 My favourite quote: Belle Vue Aces who compete at a national level and will act as a catalyst for the success of the other sporting facilities created. Don't think they can have seen Belle Vue or the British 'Elite' League recently. Looks good to me, the objections are predictable, but small in number. From my experience (I've sat on planning cttes on and off for 25 years, two of which have dealt with major stadium applications.) Tactically the best thing to do is understand that the objectors concerns are reasonable and explain that that is why the report goes into great detail over noise mitigation and traffic management measures, and that appropriate conditions are attached to protect their interests. I'm sure spectators will be delighted to see that a 'dust minimisation plan' is required - what about rain minimisation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,142 Posted September 4, 2014 I'm sure spectators will be delighted to see that a 'dust minimisation plan' is required - what about rain minimisation? Put a sliding roof on it, which will mean a structure all around, more seating, that structure will help deaden the sound, so then you would be able to have unlimited track testing. Simples, four concerns sorted in one go . ie rain, more seats, less sound, more track time. Now whose got the money? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted September 4, 2014 Does anyone really believe this will ever get built/. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moxey63 1,785 Posted September 4, 2014 Now whose got the money? Pie in the sky dreams, for a promised stadium that'll soon have no fans to frequent it. All that money spent on roofing etc... but, still, they'll be able to save some, on having no need for turnstiles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted September 4, 2014 They did not open the turnstiles at lakeside on Monday, all the money was taken at the side gate. This is a trend I can see catching on!. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherwatcher 664 Posted September 4, 2014 If the stadium ever gets off the ground. Then if it is as said going to be the national stadium it should be along the same lines as Cardiff. Full all round seating with a retractable roof. No if's no buts. You can't ask for anything less. When you look at the Polish Stadiums it makes ours look terribly Micky Mouse. So if they are going to build it then get it right first time around. Lets put British Speedway into a new era. Lets do away with these old outdated dog track type stadium and build something to draw the fans in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites