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    The bridge? That's supposed to be fitted complete isn't it? Just a thought.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jamie's Boots View Post
    The bridge? That's supposed to be fitted complete isn't it? Just a thought.
    I think it comes in one or two parts but there is a lot of ground prep and piling will need to be done.

    I know there has been a lot done in the ramp area at the front of tesco but there has been very little work on the bridge site recently, so it was good to see them in action on site again.

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    The only thing left to lift that can warrant a crane that big is the bridge sections, wonder if they are being stored on site before being fitted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SaintPeter View Post
    I havent got a clue. There seems to be alot of things going on that doesnt make sense aswell. Loads of tarmac has been delivered but the tesco carpark is complete and the other carparks arent ready for tarmac.
    the tarmac is for the road that goes round east and north stands, got told access is required or they are on penalties.

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    Paleasina wanted a look inside

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    It's not the for the bridge. Been a few probs with the piling and lost 7 weeks. Ground problems and has took a hit on cash to do it as required. Bridge is end of October at present. Does come in bits and temp supports will be built in centre of road to help.
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    Was told today how much the grass cost to be put in and was very shocked - I can't remember the exact figure but it was around £150,000.

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    How much has Wheelan spent on re-doing the DW?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Samba View Post
    ...but did you manage to ask if the 3 sides bar the south stand will be semi-open to the elements (especially the NE and NW corners)?? I went onto Saints official site, went to the 'We're on Site' section and tried to add a comment to all the other glowing tributes about the stadium - my comment asked the question as to whether a club official could answer the rumour that the east, west, north sides were not to be fully enclosed with weather-protecting cladding. Since, other comments have been added to the list (also glowing tributes) but mine has not......is this a case of silence speaks louder than words? I really hope not.
    I would imagine those bits you refer to are currently being left open to allow sunlight and air circulation to help with the growth of the pitch. This has happened at numerous football stadiums with those bits being filled in as late as possible.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Two Wheeled Saint View Post
    How much has Wheelan spent on re-doing the DW?
    Theirs is only the cheap stuff though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by forward ref View Post
    In the USA no sports ground of this size would be witout a permanent big screen. When the Tv don't use it, the screen is used as an integral part of the day's entertainment, with roving camera's going to the crowd pre-game competitions involving the crowds etc. Saints could learn a lot from the USA about extracting money from people's pockets during a sports event. There's more to it than a bit of corporate big money with pies, tea and beer sales for the lower orders.

    I'm not suggesting the Americanisation of UK sports, but I am saying the yanks show us that a permanent big screen should be seen as an investment rather than an overhead.
    Have a look at the screen at Cowboys Stadium - it's larger than a basketball court...




    Quote Originally Posted by wardies love child View Post
    It's not the for the bridge. Been a few probs with the piling and lost 7 weeks. Ground problems and has took a hit on cash to do it as required. Bridge is end of October at present. Does come in bits and temp supports will be built in centre of road to help.
    If I recall, when the Linkway was built, that stretch had to be re-done and opened late, at least 3 months after the rest of the Linkway. Something to do with chemicals from years back ruining the ground and turning it into a swamp?


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    Quote Originally Posted by RedVee Admin View Post
    Have a look at the screen at Cowboys Stadium - it's larger than a basketball court...
    It's freakin' sweet is what it is. Can't wait to be there next November seeing it in the flesh!

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    They have to drill 4.5m into rock to achieve the certificates of acceptance so I'd say your probably right about the ground conditions.



    If I recall, when the Linkway was built, that stretch had to be re-done and opened late, at least 3 months after the rest of the Linkway. Something to do with chemicals from years back ruining the ground and turning it into a swamp?[/QUOTE]
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    Quote Originally Posted by wardies love child View Post
    They have to drill 4.5m into rock to achieve the certificates of acceptance so I'd say your probably right about the ground conditions.



    If I recall, when the Linkway was built, that stretch had to be re-done and opened late, at least 3 months after the rest of the Linkway. Something to do with chemicals from years back ruining the ground and turning it into a swamp?
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    got told last night the piles need to go into the bed rock, also I thought the delay with the link road was coal, they found coal and it has to be removed.

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    got told last night the piles need to go into the bed rock, also I thought the delay with the link road was coal, they found coal and it has to be removed.[/QUOTE]

    A bit more political but I can't elaborate more without possibly getting a few verbals but it's now up and running again and its expected to finish as planned.
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    Drove past the new stadium on.... Tuesday morning! It's looking good. Can't wait for it to be finished! The new reception area ( I think it is - The bit with all the black glass? ) Looks really nice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wardies love child View Post
    got told last night the piles need to go into the bed rock, also I thought the delay with the link road was coal, they found coal and it has to be removed.
    A bit more political but I can't elaborate more without possibly getting a few verbals but it's now up and running again and its expected to finish as planned.[/QUOTE]

    also told from people that know, that they are in a queue for the specialist pilers needed for this job. more men on the job this morning looking very busy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by doghead View Post
    A bit more political but I can't elaborate more without possibly getting a few verbals but it's now up and running again and its expected to finish as planned.
    also told from people that know, that they are in a queue for the specialist pilers needed for this job. more men on the job this morning looking very busy.[/QUOTE]

    Aye it's costing an awful lot more than planned and they don't want anymore problems or holdups.
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    Theyve just started to put the red cladding on the frontage
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    Tescos will be severely peed off if that bridge is late - i.e. opens after the shop has opened. In truth it's more for them than us. The rugby based design of the bridge is just a political sop.

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    Quote Originally Posted by djgazza View Post
    Theyve just started to put the red cladding on the frontage
    There also doing the black Clad for the front.

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    Quote Originally Posted by djgazza View Post
    Theyve just started to put the red cladding on the frontage
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    Quote Originally Posted by forward ref View Post
    Tescos will be severely peed off if that bridge is late - i.e. opens after the shop has opened. In truth it's more for them than us. The rugby based design of the bridge is just a political sop.
    correct.

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    Quote Originally Posted by djgazza View Post
    Theyve just started to put the red cladding on the frontage
    just settling down for the day, got to have a look at this.

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    Can't wait to finally see the red added. Should be ace. Any pics anyone nearby?

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