Stadium Expansion

[Blue Since 76]

We need more pic's, where we up to?

Have a look at the last page here for some from yesterday

http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/viewt ... start=1930

[Ted Hughes]

So the big thingy was a 'lifting frame' then.

Whatever the fuck that is.

[Beefymcfc]

We need more pic's, where we up to?

Have a look at the last page here for some from yesterday

http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/viewt ... start=1930

That's fine mate but I'd like to login and see them on here.

Although, some great pictures.

[DoomMerchant]

We need more pic's, where we up to?

Have a look at the last page here for some from yesterday

http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/viewt ... start=1930

That's fine mate but I'd like to login and see them on here.

Although, some great pictures.

Didn't you just login here and see them?

Someone on there is updating it well....who cares if it's on their forum?

Cheers

[everyonehatesus]

Gutted not to be involved in the roof on this project, having worked on some of the very best in the world this is one I would have loved to finish on this one as im getting out of the industry. All looks great so far and I'm sure it will be fantastic when complete.

[Blue Since 76]

We need more pic's, where we up to?

Have a look at the last page here for some from yesterday

http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/viewt ... start=1930

That's fine mate but I'd like to login and see them on here.

Although, some great pictures.

No idea who JRB is but he's basically been stalking the work with constant photos. Definitely worth nipping in there regularly to see what's changed. Not sure anyone on here would be that dedicated (DH's sadly missed training updates aside)

[KinkyKinkladze]

Jrb is a legend. He's less blue mong, more city fan into architecture and construction. Can be found on skyscrapercity being a professional manc. Top lad.

[Beefymcfc]

We need more pic's, where we up to?

Have a look at the last page here for some from yesterday

http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/viewt ... start=1930

That's fine mate but I'd like to login and see them on here.

Although, some great pictures.

No idea who JRB is but he's basically been stalking the work with constant photos. Definitely worth nipping in there regularly to see what's changed. Not sure anyone on here would be that dedicated (DH's sadly missed training updates aside)

I think that's what I was getting at, for any local lads or lasses to pop along and get some updates. Doug's more into the EDS now, which in itself is an interesting read.

[AntMcfc]

Before


After

Very kind of the ducks to offer to return to their original positions.

[city72]

Is it on fire?

[city72]

Is it on fire?

[Herb]

Is it on fire?

Nope, though there is a fire in a nearby chemical plant being currently reported by the BBC.

[Goaters 103]

Was down at the ground this afternoon and lots going on. A huge support beam is now up right in the middle of the back of the stand, which now protrudes out right into Ashton New Rd so am assuming this is a temporary thing, with the roof support now in matching all the others around the stadium.

In addition the corner roof structure, to join up the South Stand and Colin Bell Stand corner is sat in the car park, waiting to be hoisted up and in. Fans should notice real signs of progress next home match - can I stress in the strongest possible terms, the real "signs of progress" will be with the building and development of the stand and not in any way to do with the team playing on the pitch.

[Wonderwall]

Was down at the ground this afternoon and lots going on. A huge support beam is now up right in the middle of the back of the stand, which now protrudes out right into Ashton New Rd so am assuming this is a temporary thing, with the roof support now in matching all the others around the stadium.

In addition the corner roof structure, to join up the South Stand and Colin Bell Stand corner is sat in the car park, waiting to be hoisted up and in. Fans should notice real signs of progress next home match - can I stress in the strongest possible terms, the real "signs of progress" will be with the building and development of the stand and not in any way to do with the team playing on the pitch.

Nice little caveat at the end there!!! Those support sections will remain, and they are huge, take a look at this and you will see them go in on 1min 19scs and then 5 seconds later you get a good view of that they look like completed

Watch on youtube.com

[Beefymcfc]

Intrusive or impressive?

[lets all have a disco]

Intrusive or impressive?

Bit of both.

They are fucking huge the video doesn't do them justice they don't quite come out onto Ashton New Road but it's close.

[Nigels Tackle]

looks like we used the same architect that designed the umbro stand at maine rd?

[Fullartj]

I remember waiting for the new Platt Lane stand as a kid as I was expecting something decent. My god what a let down that turd of a stand was!

Where as the new Kippax stand that was fantastic.

[Ted Hughes]

I remember waiting for the new Platt Lane stand as a kid as I was expecting something decent. My god what a let down that turd of a stand was!

Where as the new Kippax stand that was fantastic.

I already had the Platt Lane down as a bag of shite, just like everything Swales did. The Kippax build, spread round a full bowl, would have been an awsome stadium. Still too small though.

But this one should have been built with the same size lower tier. That's where the atmosphere has gone. Maybe the 3 extra rows will make a difference.

[Wonderwall]

Scroll down this page to see the roof section being added to connect the CB stand to the new South Stand

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthrea ... 81&page=48