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Post by peterpotter on Mar 24, 2009 10:28:08 GMT
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Post by PONTAFCE on Mar 24, 2009 10:31:04 GMT
Link not working fella theres an error on the page.
Seen some pictures anyway looks good but its a matter of if we get it due to muppets moaning as usual.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on Mar 24, 2009 13:14:45 GMT
The initial publicity for the project estimated costs at £5m. I got a letter from the club detailing the plans the other day which put the full project at £7m.
I guess the extra must include floodlights and a new dome down at the Mich which is all in the pipeline.
It should be up there with the best when complete.
Work has started in providing a grass training area alongside the current dome with floodlights to take the pressure off the indoor facilities that drive academy training for some of the younsters to as late as a 9pm finish. The target is 8pm latest finishing times and is one of the first inputs from Steve Holland who would like the kids and parents to actually have some life.
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Post by lordb on Mar 24, 2009 13:20:37 GMT
would that be a new dome or would they just move the current one?
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Mar 24, 2009 13:28:52 GMT
I hope we get a new dome and keep the old one. We'll be up there with the best if we have two domes! ;D
Seriously, what are the plans for the present dome site if/when the dome is moved to the Mich?
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Post by spartanstokie on Mar 24, 2009 13:29:50 GMT
I think its great how we are starting to invest in the kids
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Post by ronvelig on Mar 24, 2009 13:40:22 GMT
Plan PDFI didn't realise quite how many pitches they were going to build. Very impressive
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Post by lordb on Mar 24, 2009 13:45:37 GMT
the key though will be the investment in people: more (hopefully better) coaches,physios,admin staff,groundmen,tea ladies,the accomadation side e.t.c.
loads to do.
seems SCFC is on the ball though with all this
good stuff
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Post by Kenilworth_Stokies on Mar 24, 2009 13:52:56 GMT
Stoke City proactively investing in the future? Who'da thunk it a few years ago.
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Post by FullerMagic on Mar 24, 2009 14:12:58 GMT
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Post by wembley4372 on Mar 24, 2009 14:17:49 GMT
I hope we get a new dome and keep the old one. We'll be up there with the best if we have two domes! ;D Seriously, what are the plans for the present dome site if/when the dome is moved to the Mich? car park with a bit of luck |
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Post by Marc01 on Mar 24, 2009 14:35:32 GMT
Lots of pitches in place already - Zoom in and navigate on the aeriel view www.multimap.comUse postcode ST4 6NL |
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Post by MarkWolstanton on Mar 24, 2009 16:56:40 GMT
I hope we get a new dome and keep the old one. We'll be up there with the best if we have two domes! ;D Seriously, what are the plans for the present dome site if/when the dome is moved to the Mich? A good proportion of the cost related to this is actually in the carpet (that is the artificial pitch to you Cumbrian Hillbillies ;D). Our current one is worn to within an inch of its life and has been overtaken by later generations of astro-turf. The cost of moving the "tent" alone aint worth it. So I have been told anyway. |
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Mar 24, 2009 17:00:23 GMT
I see in the planning application that they mention that the current dome has a remaining life of up to 5 years and they expect to submit an application for an indoor pitch at the Mich comfortably within that timescale.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on Mar 24, 2009 17:06:27 GMT
That probably ties in with my post relating to the total cost being £7m. I imagine the second phase involves the dome and floodlighting.
Where the first £5m is not dependant on Premier League income, I suspect the second phase may well do so.
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