FAST GATER 855 Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) Drove past Ellesmere Port speedway today, I reckon all the men and machines that you need at Swindon to get that stadium built are at EP completely flattening that stadium. Bit ironic. June 1972 my first s/way meeting was at the Port one of the best tracks in the country IMO hope the same fate does not befall the Robins don't let up keep pushing as much as you can Edited February 21, 2017 by FAST GATER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,607 Posted February 21, 2017 How long before the bulldozers flatten the current stadium for housing to be built on it? I'm led to believe that the old stadium can't be torn down until the new stadium is operational, but as that looks like being way off into the future, if ever, what else is to stop the old stadium being demolished if the new stadium never gets built? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted February 21, 2017 How long before the bulldozers flatten the current stadium for housing to be built on it? I'm led to believe that the old stadium can't be torn down until the new stadium is operational, but as that looks like being way off into the future, if ever, what else is to stop the old stadium being demolished if the new stadium never gets built? IF it is true what you stated above (your second sentence) - then you have answered your own question. If it can't be pulled down until a new Stadium is in place, even if the new Stadium doesn't happen, at least you still have the old one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sotonian 610 Posted February 22, 2017 What are the odds of the bulldozers 'accidentally' flattening it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,398 Posted February 22, 2017 What are the odds of the bulldozers 'accidentally' flattening it? unexpected fire 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,462 Posted February 22, 2017 unexpected fireOr accidentally cutting through main power cables to Stadium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred5 41 Posted February 22, 2017 Hope the new stadium comes off, soon, as viewing at present is not good, need to be up higher to really see and appreciate the action. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damosuzuki 696 Posted February 22, 2017 Now a good 2 years down the line since questions started to be asked in earnest, and GI have by the sounds of it done eff all. Lets face it, we've said it a million times - the stadium will never be built and the question is where do Swindon go from here. Swindon speedway has a good support and it looks like it's going to be destroyed slowly unless people actually grab the bull by the horns. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,462 Posted February 22, 2017 Now a good 2 years down the line since questions started to be asked in earnest, and GI have by the sounds of it done eff all. Lets face it, we've said it a million times - the stadium will never be built and the question is where do Swindon go from here. Swindon speedway has a good support and it looks like it's going to be destroyed slowly unless people actually grab the bull by the horns. There is a distinct lack of interest in getting on with the job from certain parties( whoever they may be) IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagonshocker 1,963 Posted February 22, 2017 Personally think it needs Mike and Per to sound out big local business about building our very own multi use stadium elsewhere and run to its fullest potential , motorsports , concerts etc , now I know locals would only support it as a concert venue in a limited way but the money is in attracting people nationwide and that does happen when it's big musical acts involved but this Town has always acted small town it's about time it stopped Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE DEAN MACHINE 4,794 Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Personally think it needs Mike and Per to sound out big local business about building our very own multi use stadium elsewhere and run to its fullest potential , motorsports , concerts etc , now I know locals would only support it as a concert venue in a limited way but the money is in attracting people nationwide and that does happen when it's big musical acts involved but this Town has always acted small town it's about time it stopped if it ever does get built I don't think it's going to big enough to have any other sports , it's basically with a bit over the current car park , if they put a greynound track there too I think the speedway is going to be the size of mildenhal Edited February 22, 2017 by THE DEAN MACHINE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,662 Posted February 22, 2017 Are Swindon greyhounds still operating? If so then presumably Stadia UK will want that to continue?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shale Searcher 1,264 Posted February 22, 2017 Surely, if the stadium and facilities are going to be modular, somebody would have ordered them by now, and all common fixtures and fittings..? Who would be actually be responsible for the purchasing? Perhaps he would be a good person to ask? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagonshocker 1,963 Posted February 22, 2017 if it ever does get built I don't think it's going to big enough to have any other sports , it's basically with a bit over the current car park , if they put a greynound track there too I think the speedway is going to be the size of mildenhalWith all respect Dean I wasn't talking about the Stadium that will never happen but a real one elsewhere around the town Surely, if the stadium and facilities are going to be modular, somebody would have ordered them by now, and all common fixtures and fittings..? Who would be actually be responsible for the purchasing? Perhaps he would be a good person to ask?[/quote/] Mr Osbourne? No chance getting anything out of that cr**k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattK 3,447 Posted February 23, 2017 Personally think it needs Mike and Per to sound out big local business about building our very own multi use stadium elsewhere and run to its fullest potential , motorsports , concerts etc , now I know locals would only support it as a concert venue in a limited way but the money is in attracting people nationwide and that does happen when it's big musical acts involved but this Town has always acted small town it's about time it stopped Speedway should cut a deal with the housing developers. The land allocated for the stadium could accommodate around 200 houses, which at an average profit of £100,000 per house is £20m. The speedway should agree to back plans for houses to be built in exchange for 20% of the profits, £4m, which would be more than enough to allow us to go and set up on our own somewhere else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites