Yes, I raised the question of toilets on the North stand with Vasty. I wish that the club would hurry up with an answer, cos I'm chuffin busting!

This photo shows that the East Stand steelwork has reached the halfway stage. It’s possible to judge this because the

FOR REF: PROPOSED EAST STAND - ELEVATION - P2. Plans on the link I posted on this topic tonight, shows there are 14 of the white post on the full length. This photo shows the 7th post being placed into position.

Looks like by end of next week it will be almost done! That’s some speed for sure.



It looks a little smaller in height than I expected but I’m sure once it’s done it will look more filled out and be an excellent facility.



Does anyone know how the north stand works are getting on or if they have started?

It’s exciting to think that about another week and the body of the steelwork will be in place… obviously the canopy needs fitting (which I think will lift the front on height a little… )



Would still like more pictures though … surely the club are documenting the process for posterity!?

I’ll be honest I don’t think I did. I had a list but I did get a bit side tracked.



However from what I know, they will have to put some kind of facility in place. The law demands disabled facilities for a start.



JM was going to show me the full plans but we ran out of time. These apparently have detail on that those on the portal don’t. This is because they are replacing an existing structure and don’t require permission.



I’d assume a toilet block for the north-east corner was on them. But in all honesty I didn’t see them.



I’ll contact JM and ask as soon as possible.

You are the only person to say that, everyone else, myself included seem to think the opposite. Oh well.

If you look at Chris Kamara’s video and follow the roof line round you’ll see that the East stand is considerably higher than the North stand roof.

Double post

Too busy looking at the steelwork I never noticed the “Lawnmower man” cutting the grass, amazing how well it’s growing if it needs cutting this time of year.either that or Banksy been at the ground with a can of black spray paint

Regarding the grass. I'm finding that the section of the old pitch I took is growing 3 or 4 times faster than the rest of the lawn I planted it in. Weird.

Mines growing really well too. I wonder why.

Mine is the same.



Noticed when I dug it up the soil was very sandy.



May be a case that putting it in a better soil environment has seen it thrive.

The toilets aren't open yet though so if you’re desperate you’ll have to hold it for a while

Been past this morning in the car the steel erectors were on site, the middle section is looking good and stands much further back into the carpark than the section adjacent to the North Stand, its starting to really take shape.

Gates behind the Benidorm flats were open, as was one of the turnstiles, so had a peak.

And another.



I think the dog was excited about all that grass too



Looking good

From looking at the steel work, the actual gradient dosnt look as steep as other grounds . It may be that could be the reason why some have said the stand dosnt look as high as expected.looking at the Wigan ground it seems much steeper as an example.

Wigan is incredibly steep, the new stands rake looks fine to me.

Not suggesting it isnt. Just offering an explanation why others dont think the stand is that high, thats all.

Thanks for all the pics guys… brings a tear to an old trinity fan in far flung lands

Get a flight booked pal, you can kip at mine.

Thinking of a future West Stand development and the positives we could use to persuade the residents who live behind to allow a new stand to be built.



Surely if a new stand went up it would look significantly better than what they look out upon at the moment. Secondly it would clear up the alley way that is such a mess right now and there could be security lighting and cctv which would make it safer. Finally there’s the mitigation of sound from the games, crowd noise, music, Announcements and even the diffusion of light from the floodlights.



Food for thought going forward if we think we’ll face objections from the residents

Quote vastman="vastman"You are the only person to say that, everyone else, myself included seem to think the opposite. Oh well.'" Regarding the West Terrace, obviously we're not going to get anywhere near what we have on the East. But in reality all we need is decent terracing at pitch level and a roof. How feasible would it be to have something similar to the South Stand at Dewsbury? https://images.app.goo.gl/SWdxp19AraUGk1cG9 I don't mean exactly the same, something hopefully a bit better with no restricted views, quite basic but better than what we have?

Quote vastman="vastman"You are the only person to say that, everyone else, myself included seem to think the opposite. Oh well.'" Regarding the West Terrace, obviously we're not going to get anywhere near what we have on the East. But in reality all we need is decent terracing at pitch level and a roof. How feasible would it be to have something similar to the South Stand at Dewsbury? https://images.app.goo.gl/SWdxp19AraUGk1cG9 I don't mean exactly the same, something hopefully a bit better with no restricted views, quite basic but better than what we have?

Yes the middle section that extends further back is to accommodate the extra rooms such as conference rooms classrooms offices, reception area on the ground floor. The upper floor the extended area is for the hospitality section, staircases and lifts. We’ll see the shape better hopefully, when we get new drone photos in say a week’s time