The New Stadium Thread

[anfieldanfield]

New stadium to be completed within two years.

From the BBC, we've been given the green light!

Liverpool will start the development of their new stadium in Stanley Park in May after plans were agreed at a meeting held over the weekend.
Reds new owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks, along with chief executive Rick Parry, met key figures from Liverpool City Council, who approved the plan.

But the news ends any possibility of a new joint stadium with Everton.

It is hoped that once tenders have gone out, construction will start in July and be finished by the end of 2008.

We are working closely with the city council on the best way forward

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry

Liverpool City Council leader Warren Bradley and director of regeneration John Kelly attended the meeting with the representatives from the Anfield club.

"Work on the final legal agreements between the city council and club is almost complete which will allow work on the new stadium to start next month under the existing planning permission granted last year," said a statement.

Chief executive Parry said the news was exciting for the club and the city of Liverpool.

"Our new owners have taken the sensible decision to review the plans to enable us to create an even better stadium that will serve the needs of the club and the fans for the next 50 years," said Parry.

"Already, some very exciting ideas are emerging and we are working closely with the city council on the best way forward."


A review of the initially proposed 60,000 capacity be conducted this month - and take place in consultation with fans.

"A joint venture company will be set up by the end of this month to deliver the comprehensive regeneration of Stanley Park and the new community partnership centre," added the statement.

"Tenders for the refurbishment of Stanley Park will go out in April with a contractor to be appointed and work starting by the end of July, with the work completed by the end of 2008.

"A review of the 60,000 capacity of the new stadium is being carried out by the club and consultations with fans are already under way."

It was felt that the possibility of sharing with Everton raised too many potential problems.

"The proposal had too many unknowns and would have created significant delays which could have put the entire new Anfield and Stanley Park project at risk."

Bradley added that the development would have wide-reaching implications.

"The benefits will reach out much further than football," said the council leader.

"Our agreement will secure the massive regeneration of the Anfield area and the transformation of Stanley Park.

"Today will go down as a significant date in the history of the club and the city."

[Guest]

Any susbtantial increase in capacity would require a new planning application and a 2 year delay (as it would almost certainly be "called in" by the NWDA). A redesign based on the original criteria would stand more chance of being approved without too much hassle.

So it looks like they are settling for 61,000 in the short-run, but will almost certainly be planning future expansion as soon as the concrete sets!

There is a possibility that it will be increased to 65,000. Read it somewhere in a Bascombe article some time ago ... But am not too sure on the figures though.

[Neil Young]

From the BBC, we've been given the green light!

Look out AD, you're coming across as excited about something.

As for the new stadium, surely no good will come of it, hmmm?

[AFII]

I thought the new stadium wouldn't be completed before 2009. Surely 2008 is wrong. I can't imagine that we will be able to build the stadium in just one year.

[anfieldanfield]

I thought the new stadium wouldn't be completed before 2009. Surely 2008 is wrong. I can't imagine that we will be able to build the stadium in just one year.

The Emirates was built in less than two years, wasn't it ?

[PLY]

It's 2010 now .

Go back to the beeb and look again

[Jayesh87]

Can't wait until the new plans go on display

When can we go for planning permission to expand the 'New Anfield' ?

[AFII]

The Emirates was built in less than two years, wasn't it ?

Two and half years.

[AFII]

It's 2010 now .

Go back to the beeb and look again

[Jayesh87]

2008 according to the official site

WORK ON STADIUM TO START NEXT MONTH
Liverpoolfc.tv 02 April 2007

The redevelopment of Liverpool Football Club's new stadium will start in May, a joint statement by the club and the city council today confirmed.
Top level talks at the weekend between the club's new owners George Gillett, Tom Hicks, and chief executive Rick Parry with city council leader Warren Bradley and director of regeneration John Kelly gave the go-ahead to the multi-million pound redevelopment.

Work on the final legal agreements between the city council and club is almost complete which will allow work on the new stadium to start next month under the existing planning permission granted last year.

A joint venture company will be set up by the end of this month to deliver the comprehensive regeneration of Stanley Park and the new Community Partnership Centre.

Tenders for the refurbishment of Stanley Park will go out in April with a contractor to be appointed and work starting by the end of July, with the work completed by the end of 2008.

A review of the 60,000 capacity of the new stadium is being carried out by the club and consultations with fans are already underway.

Councillor Warren Bradley said: "It has long been the dream of fans, and the ambition of the club, to build a fantastic stadium to rival the best anywhere in the world. Today, the decisions are now in place to turn the dream of a new Anfield into a reality.

"We have worked tirelessly with the club and its new owners, and the final agreements are now almost in place to allow the work to start in a matter of weeks. A world-class stadium, fit for a world-class club and a word-class city, is now a real prospect.

"The benefits will reach out much further than football. Our agreement will secure the massive regeneration of the Anfield area and the transformation of Stanley Park. Today will go down as a significant date in the history of the club and the city."

Liverpool FC's chief executive Rick Parry said: "We have been working for many years with the city council and the community to deliver not just a new stadium but also the regeneration of north Liverpool.

"Our new owners have taken the sensible decision to review the plans to enable us to create an even better stadium that will serve the needs of the club and the fans for the next 50 years. Already, some very exciting ideas are emerging and we are working closely with the city council on the best way forward.

"We are all endeavouring to ensure that the plans can be implemented, as soon as possible while at the same time ensuring there is no delay in the regeneration process.

"We are delighted with the working relationship we have with the city council. Our goals are the same; to create an incredible facility that the whole city can be proud of."

Today's announcement has effectively ended the possibility of a joint stadium for the city's two Premiership clubs. Despite full and frank talks between the city council and the two clubs, the proposal had too many unknowns and would have created significant delays which could have put the entire new Anfield and Stanley Park project at risk.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drill...70402-1042.htm

[Yozza]

The redevelopment of Stanley Park is to be complete by then - not the stadium

[AFII]

The redevelopment of Stanley Park is to be complete by then - not the stadium

[Neil Young]

It's 2010 now .

Is it? I knew I'd overslept but not by that much.

[cannotmakeit]

Liverpool FC stadium work begins next monthApr 2 2007

Liverpool Daily Post

THE redevelopment of Liverpool Football Club's new stadium will start in May, it was confirmed today.

High level talks at the weekend between the club's new owners George Gillett, Tom Hicks, and LFC chief executive Rick Parry with city council Leader Warren Bradley and director of regeneration John Kelly gave the green light the multi-million pound redevelopment.

Work on the final legal agreements between the city council and club is almost complete which will allow work on the new stadium to start next month under the existing planning permission granted last year.

A Joint Venture Company will be set up by the end of this month to deliver the comprehensive regeneration of Stanley Park and the new Community Partnership Centre.
Tenders for the refurbishment of Stanley Park will go out in April with a contractor to be appointed and work starting by the end of July, with the work completed by the end of 2008.


A review of the 60,000 capacity of the new stadium is being carried out by the Club and consultations with fans are already underway.


Councillor Warren Bradley said: "It has long been the dream of fans, and the ambition of the club, to build a fantastic stadium to rival the best anywhere in the world. Today, the decisions are now on place to turn the dream of a new Anfield into a reality.


"We have worked tirelessly with the club and its new owners, and the final agreements are now almost in place to allow the work to start in a matter of weeks. A world-class stadium, fit for a world-class club and a word-class city, is now a real prospect.


"The benefits will reach out much further than football. Our agreement will secure the massive regeneration of the Anfield area and the transformation of Stanley Park. Today will go down as a significant date in the history of the club and the city."
Liverpool FC's Chief Executive Rick Parry said: "We have been working for many years with the city council and the community to deliver not just a new stadium but also the regeneration of north Liverpool.
"Our new owners have taken the sensible decision to review the plans to enable us to create an even better stadium that will serve the needs of the club and the fans for the next 50 years. Already, some very exciting ideas are emerging and we are working closely with the city council on the best way forward.

"We are all endeavouring to ensure that the plans can be implemented, as soon as possible while at the same time ensuring there is no delay in the regeneration process.

"We are delighted with the working relationship we have with the city council. Our goals are the same: to create an incredible facility that the whole city can be proud of."

Today's announcement has effectively ended the possibility of a joint stadium with Everton, which Cllr Bradley had suggested was a possibility as late as last week though the hopes were swiftly shot down by Liverpool FC.

Despite frank talks between the city council and the two clubs, the proposal had too many unknowns and would have created significant delays which could have put the entire new Anfield and Stanley Park project at risk.

[rushscored4]

I thought the new stadium wouldn't be completed before 2009. Surely 2008 is wrong. I can't imagine that we will be able to build the stadium in just one year.

The Emirates was built in less than two years, wasn't it ?

Two and half years.

2008 according to the official site

The construction phase (RIBA Stage E) should take around 30 months and was due to be completed for the 2009-2010 season. There's no way that it could be done in 18 months! As for putting it out for tender, Laing O'Rourke have already got the contract. How on earth they think a major construction project like this could be tendered for in April and started a couple of months later is ****ing ridiculous!!

If you remember my "Interesting news..." thread I always maintained that it would be very difficult to build a 70,000 - 80,000 capacity stadium within the constraints of the approved planning permission but that we would probably compromise and include plans for expansion at a later date.