Cant find the architects projection anywhere but the YDC was originally a bit more spaceagey rather than a warehouse. Bit dejavu Nigel, I agree that to finish the wings to the main stand would be my preference. The stand as it is was part 1 of 3 that never got finished due to the builder going bang. Whether the construction of the stand pushed the builder out of business with slow payment or that parts 2 and 3 didnt happen due to the builder going bust I dont really know. As it is i'd love to see 2 wings to the main stand. The Shed covering extended the full length. Then a Stand behind the Town goal. Anything would need to be well planned through so ye dont end up spending on something, like a covering on the away section, only to have it demolished again. The pitch was perpendicular to the Carrick Road before the stand was built.
Beyond getting the lease sorted and looking for planning for further development of Oriel one of the obstacles will be the traffic impact study for the Carrick Rd on match nights. So either there is a carpark as part of plans or a link Road between the Ardee Rd and the Carrick Rd that reduces congestion. Otherwise I can see any ground 'expansion' having a few more hoops to jump through (pardon the pun) before Oriel gets a proper makeover!
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