Stadium updates (all clubs)

[Partizan]

The new stand in the RSC will have capacity for 1680 patrons which will bring the RSC covered seating capacity up to 3000. The new stand built from precast concrete will incorporate press boxes, toilets and 3 office units. The tender for the stand was sent out a number of weeks ago so construction should begin after Christmas. The floodlights will have to be moved beforehand to accomodate the stand. I dont think the new stand will be ready for the start of next season.

The development of the RSC also incorporates the provision of two all-weather pitches behind the town goal, and 4 new turnstiles at the Cork Road and the town side as well as access for the disabled. Expect the RSC to resemble a building site for much of next season.

I have heard rumours that Waterford are looking into securing a medium to long term lease on the RSC with a view to developing behind the country goal and extending the existing stand. However the City council maybe unwilling to grant us this as they dont want to see the athletics track touched and wish to keep the RSC community owned.

[manic da hoop]

Interesting that they sound so protective of the athletics track, which permanently looks in rag order with barely visable markings. Is it ever used btw?

[Drumcondra Red]

Interesting that they sound so protective of the athletics track, which permanently looks in rag order with barely visable markings. Is it ever used btw?

I think it is, there is a club there and then for national athletic thingys

The cheek of them! Insisting on a running track in the National Athletics Stadium! Whatever next.

There was talk of a removable running track, which obviously, you were oblivious to before posting a comment that you have no means of backing up, trying to make somebody look like an idiot, well done sir

[BohsPartisan]

New stands either side of the pitch and curves behind the goals, gaps in corners and looks like running track will be staying...

Will the curves be terraced?

[Drumcondra Red]

Will the curves be terraced?

I don't think so, its a nice idea though, for european games etc. its hard to imagine getting terracing in!

[manic da hoop]

The curves already are terraced.

[Drumcondra Red]

Its being redone though

[Partizan]

Tawdy, the capacity of the current stand is 1275. The new stand will hold 1680 seats which will bring the covered seating capacity up to 2955. I cant see why not that WUFC can get a long term lease on the RSC. There is ample space for further development but only the right of the existing stand and behind the country goal.

As I mentioned on BTID before there is enough space to add another 750 seats (3 rows) onto the existing stand and the erection of a curved terracing (uncovered seating) for 2000 spectators which will bring seated capacity up to 5700 enabling the RSC to hold European games and underage internationals.

As I said, this is all furtehr down the line but if WUFC manage to get a medium to long term lease on the RSC, there is no reason why it cant happen.

[A face]

Our new 1650 stand should be commencing once the season has finished!! this will make the RSC alot nicer to look at!!

Is this being paid by Waterford County Council ??

[bluemovie]

as long as they build outside the running track there shouldnt be a problem with the city council,
waterford city council are very happy with waterford united as tenents and wouldnt have any problem giving the blues a lifetime lease of the rsc.

i know
i work there

Well that says a lot about both you and the council! I thought you just spent all day drinking cider and waving at cars on the Tramore Road, Tawdy?

[SPXcyan]

Are there any pictures of this new stand yet?? been waitin ages for them!!

[Comic Book Guy]

Cobh Ramblers are to build a new 900 seat stand on one side of the ground where the small shed is now, they say it should be ready before next season.

[GalwayFrancis]

Cobh Ramblers are to build a new 900 seat stand on one side of the ground where the small shed is now, they say it should be ready before next season.

sounds good, let us know if they come out with any images of the proposed stand.

[Macy]

There was an announcement a few months back but things appear to have gone quiet.

I'm sure they'll be another announcement, probably at yet another site, before the end of the year - they'll have to at least give the impression something is happening to meet the infrastructure requirements.

[Peadar]

Turners Cross "Shed" update:
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Picture #2

*EDIT: More pictures on the Official Cork City FC website...

[BohsPartisan]

Good stuff, the place looks miserable since the Shed was knocked.

[bohsmug]

Turners Cross "Shed" update:
Picture #1
Picture #2

*EDIT: More pictures on the Official Cork City FC website...

Are there any pictures of what it should look like when completed?

[Jerry The Saint]

I'm sure they'll be another announcement, probably at yet another site, before the end of the year - they'll have to at least give the impression something is happening to meet the infrastructure requirements.

This league is built on dubious announcements - if you laid all the press releases on stadium development plans end-to-end it would probably eh, be an incredible waste of time and effort.

To be fair, Cork, Sligo and Longford (when there's a UEFA cup game to be played) seem to have the best record of actually going ahead and building things rather than just talking about it all the time. Credit is also due to Bray who have done a good job of getting basic, but generally adequate, facilities in place unlike most clubs who come out with grand plans that never see the light of day.

[Peadar]

Are there any pictures of what it should look like when completed?

It's going to look like our main stand.
There was a thread on here somewhere with a link to the plans.
I'll dig it out for you.

[A face]

The precast concrete is currently being installed at the Shed end of Turners Cross.

Have a look see !!