DIC and the new Anfield

[Big-Red-Ed]

I have just been speaking to my mate from Dubai. He confirms that DIC are heavily involved in the takeover process. He was of the opinion that it was done and dusted and was surprised to hear of the 49% minority shareholder angle.

However, and this is the juicy bit. This time he has given me something I hadn't already heard rumours of.

His boss has been involved in the London discussions. His boss, like him is involved in construction. He tells me DIC are active in the stadium build planning and that Laing O'Rourke are going to be handling the new stadium.

[wishiwasascouser]

Hi - which stadium design is it?

[TheRedDragon]

Who....

OMG here we go again.

[pezzzer]

I have just been speaking to my mate from Dubai. He confirms that DIC are heavily involved in the takeover process. He was of the opinion that it was done and dusted and was surprised to hear of the 49% minority shareholder angle.

However, and this is the juicy bit. This time he has given me something I hadn't already heard rumours of.

His boss has been involved in the London discussions. His boss, like him is involved in construction. He tells me DIC are active in the stadium build planning and that Laing O'Rourke are going to be handling the new stadium.

cheers for the info fella which stadium plan is it for mate?

[Vermilion]

The 1st HKS Design already has planning approved.....Good if they built it.

[Red_Polo]

I thought Lang O'Rourke were chosen long ago?

[-V-]

Its already confirmed that Laing O'Rourke agreed a deal with the Club

[wishiwasascouser]

I thought Lang O'Rourke were chosen long ago?

Kop Football (Holdings) Limited, ("Kop") the owner of Liverpool Football Club, is pleased to announce the confirmation of the selection of the architectural firm HKS, Inc. as designer of the Club's new stadium at Stanley Park.
Confirmation of the selection of HKS was based on the firm's successful development of an improved stadium design that meets the objective of a cost-effective, supporter-friendly design.

The new stadium, scheduled to open in August 2011, will ensure that Liverpool Football Club and its supporters get the much-anticipated groundbreaking iconic design at a capacity of approximately 71,000 seats, significantly more than is currently available at Anfield.

The new stadium will feature enhanced amenities for the Club's supporters while preserving the history and traditions of Anfield and the Club itself.

It will be anchored by an expanded 18,500-seat standalone KOP, an increase of more than 5,000 seats.

Kop also announces the appointment of KUD International as project manager for the stadium. KUD, which will establish a Liverpool office to oversee the project, has developed projects globally, including Silvertown Quays, a large-scale mixed use scheme in London, as well as collegiate and professional stadiums in the United States including the Philadelphia Eagles' Lincoln Financial Field and the San Francisco Giants' AT&T Park.

Laing O'Rourke, the largest privately owned construction firm in the UK, has also joined, and provides further depth of experience to, the project team. Laing O'Rourke is currently working with developer Grosvenor on The Paradise Project in Liverpool – Europe's largest city-centre regeneration scheme.

Tom Hicks said: "HKS has developed a more efficient design that, at the same time, is just as stunning as its original design.

"Liverpool supporters should have high expectations for the future: a premier sporting experience at their new stadium at Stanley Park and a winning Club on the pitch for years to come."

[Parm]

hmmm

[Matt]

I hope they don't use the same fascia's for Anfield as they've used in Paradise St.

[pezzzer]

I hope they don't use the same fascia's for Anfield as they've used in Paradise St.

pics?

[Matt]

Havent got any. Just going on the small bit I've seen first hand near Church St but I'm just being picky.

[wavydavy]

I hope they don't use the same fascia's for Anfield as they've used in Paradise St.

HKS didn't design L1.

[Meols Kopite]

I hope they don't use the same fascia's for Anfield as they've used in Paradise St.

If they are just the builders then it will be the designers e.g. HKS who will tell them exactly what to do and what to use.

[Big-Red-Ed]

Sorry guys, school boy error. I am confusing the builders with the designers and I hadn't heard that Laing O'Rourke had been chosen for the build.

I'll ask and see if he knows which design is preferred.

It is interesting to note that DIC are involving a top Project Manager in the construction side of things in the negotiations.