Tinmans Love Child Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Surprised there have been no posts on this yet, first spade went in the ground today! Whilst at the Colony........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Great news this. Really important step forward by the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Great news. How long is the build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Well, these things take time you know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Mike Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 18 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said: Surprised there have been no posts on this yet, first spade went in the ground today! Whilst at the Colony........ Drove past a couple of weeks ago, foundations were being dug then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 21 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said: Surprised there have been no posts on this yet, first spade went in the ground today! Whilst at the Colony........ Enabling works have been going on since July last year I thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted January 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Monkeh said: Enabling works have been going on since July last year I thought I’ve no idea, just saw the tweet from the club where they had all the players there and John Lansdown was sticking a spade in the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WECANDO Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 If it was down to the council or likewise, probably 2030 but as it’s Lansdown will be pretty quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcshorey Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 The rugby one has taken about a year I think? So I presume it'll be ready back end of next season maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucky Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 So we've broken ground as opposed to the other lots broken ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, bcfcshorey said: The rugby one has taken about a year I think? So I presume it'll be ready back end of next season maybe? It’s not a big project in reality, weather permitting it should be complete for spring/summer 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 https://twitter.com/bristolcity/status/1222927456514007040?s=21 Onwards and upwards very much needed . Cat 1 academy next ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 I assume it's being built by Beard? same guys building the Bear's ground - and the same company who recently paid for sponsorship of the Atyeo netting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 The site looks huge from the shot panning in - I forgot how big the complex was.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Park Reds Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 I heard the funny ones from Sth glos were building a training complex/ ground / stadium / erecting a new tent or perhaps they’re not- it’s what they do. coyr and thanks again Mr Lansdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolmoose Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Have we paid for the fence yet, though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Fiale said: The site looks huge from the shot panning in - I forgot how big the complex was.. We don't own everything in that shot though - some is BGS playing fields, some is firebrands hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 1 minute ago, ExiledAjax said: We don't own everything in that shot though - some is BGS playing fields, some is firebrands hockey. ah I assumed it was everything that looks dug up... but yeah maybe it's not all connected to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: I assume it's being built by Beard? same guys building the Bear's ground - and the same company who recently paid for sponsorship of the Atyeo netting. Yep, their name is advertised on the fencing facing the road - didn't realise they're doing the Bears complex. That looks very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Rich Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Thanks for this, made me dig out the pictures. Forgot how much I like the design. Here are the pictures for those who want a reminder: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Whilst at the colony..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, BCFC Richard said: Thanks for this, made me dig out the pictures. Forgot how much I like the design. Here are the pictures for those who want a reminder: https://www.beardconstruction.co.uk/our-projects The construction company have some smart looking case studies on their site - did the Brunel museum at the SS Great Britain site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Tinmans Love Child said: I’ve no idea, just saw the tweet from the club where they had all the players there and John Lansdown was sticking a spade in the ground Ace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 35 minutes ago, Super said: Whilst at the colony..... No bugger will find the corpse of Kasey Palmer here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinny Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 We have a new stadium, a new training ground is being built and we're challenging for the playoffs and looking to sign players to help us win now. Sack everyone involved in this shambles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 30, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Tinmans Love Child said: Surprised there have been no posts on this yet, first spade went in the ground today! Whilst at the Colony........ I'm intrigued/ confused why the announcement was made today? These works have clearly been going on for months already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 30, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 46 minutes ago, Prinny said: We have a new stadium, a new training ground is being built and we're challenging for the playoffs and looking to sign players to help us win now. Sack everyone involved in this shambles. Lets celebrate when we are in the premier league, or have achieved something. At the moment we're still playing catch up to many other teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 35 minutes ago, phantom said: I'm intrigued/ confused why the announcement was made today? These works have clearly been going on for months already Normally happens in the building trade, breaking ground ceremony takes place after the enabling works have been complete and before the main works start, just a publicity/piss up normally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born and Red in 82 Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Could just be covering Rovers funeral costs and digging their grave for them..not long now...trouble is we’d probably get done for Fly Tipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinny Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 1 hour ago, phantom said: Lets celebrate when we are in the premier league, or have achieved something. At the moment we're still playing catch up to many other teams Building a stadium and training ground and establishing ourselves as play off hopefuls in the championship IS achieving something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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