Category: Other Stadium
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August Update – “Keir Starmer backing for Casement Park redevelopment – too much risk to the public purse”
In a report dated 30 July 2024, The Times newspaper reported that newly installed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told UEFA officials that he backs a “£310 million bailout” for the currently derelict Casement Park GAA stadium in Andersonstown, to support the hosting of Euro 2028 matches in Northern Ireland. It is unclear from…
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Revealed: document that may sink Maze stadium
An interesting article in the Belfast Telegraph from 2008 revelealing the hidden costs that stopped the development of the Maze Stadium Project. The controversial Maze stadium project is now looking doomed — after a confidential report revealed it would cost more than three times the original estimate. The Stormont memorandum — which was leaked to…
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The European football clubs turning stadiums into cash cows
https://www.ft.com/content/faeff9d5-d803-4cf8-9cd9-961ff1557540 When work is finally completed on the four-year renovation of Real Madrid’s iconic Santiago Bernabéu stadium early this year, it will boast two important new buttons. One triggers the new retractable roof, able to close in just 15 minutes, that will protect future concert goers from the elements as they enjoy top international music…
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Everton move their ground out of the houses
Everton has taken their ground out of the houses and moved just 2 miles away.
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03 Residents near Windsor and Ravenhill air their grievances
Windsor and Ravenhill have already been developed. Some of the nearby residents air their grievances. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=NS-UNK-UNK-UNK-AN_GK0T-GK1C&v=1819629284919527
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04 Problems with Antisocial Parking at Kingspan Stadium
Discussion at a Belfast City Council meeting with regard to antisocial parking around the area of Ulster Rugby Kingspan Stadium Link to discussion
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Barrier installed at Meadowbank stadium in response to neighbour complaints
Meadowbank stadium will have noise barriers installed by the district council. Image: Steve O’Sullivan. Work has begun this week on installing noise barriers at a football stadium in Dorking, Surrey. The five metre high reflective barriers are being installed from today (June 14) at Meadowbank Stadium, the home of Dorking Wanderers, in response to concerns…
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Anti-social behaviour targeted at Principality Stadium
The Welsh Rugby Union will shut bars for half of each match in this year’s Guinness Six Nations Championship at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The move comes as the WRU addresses reports of anti-social behaviour and associated complaints during the Autumn Nations Series games earlier this season. https://www.psam.uk.com/Anti-social-behaviour-targeted-at-Principality-Stadium/4829
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Match day road closures near Norwich City’s Carrow Road stadium set to become permanent
A ban on traffic near Norwich City’s ground on match days https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/match-day-road-closures-near-norwich-city-s-carrow-road-1789396
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Plans to probe congestion before Albion home games
Problems for fans getting to games due to congestion https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-58682915
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