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Post by Everton News. on Jan 30, 2024 13:01:51 GMT
Everton Stadium is undergoing a huge internal fit-out as work on the Club’s new home intensifies.
With the roof coverings close to completion, many of the 1,200-strong workforce are now focusing their efforts on creating the myriad of rooms, concourses and walkways.
Internal glass windows and doors are already framing the various spaces on several levels of the west stand, while the pre-and-post-match player interview booths and players’ tunnel take shape.
Externally the Western Terrace continues to evolve, ahead of the concrete terrace installations.
The large screens in the north and south stands have both been completed, with 1,250 LED panels all linking together at each end of the stadium to produce the illuminated displays for supporters.
Finally, the barrel cladding has recommenced on the West Stand, following the stormy weather earlier this week which temporarily halted all work at heights.
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Post by rugbytoffee on Jan 31, 2024 12:40:38 GMT
Sustainability lies at the heart of Everton Stadium.
As the Club’s future home rises majestically on the banks of the River Mersey in the north of the city, no stone has been left unturned to ensure Everton Stadium lives up to its target of being the most sustainable in the Premier League.
From the very foundations on which the stadium lies, to the tallest roof panel, environmental concerns have been considered at every level to rubber-stamp a commitment made by the Club, for its fans.
Alix Waldron, Principal Lead - Stadium Development Project Management at Everton, explained: “Sustainability is at the forefront of the new stadium build, quite simply because it’s the right thing to do and the way the world is moving.
“Obviously, it assisted us with all the different planning consents we required to get this project off the ground, but it was always a desire from our board to be the ones to set that standard and be the most sustainable stadium in the Premier League.
“Also, our fans told us they wanted it to be. Part of the 11 key principles at the outset, as part of our fan engagement pieces, was around harnessing our environment and building a stadium that we can all be proud of, so incorporating all the sustainability elements just felt natural.
“Saying we want to be the most sustainable stadium in the Premier League is a bold statement to make, but saying it so early meant that we could build that into the design from the outset. We had the opportunity to build the infrastructure in from day one.”
Those design features include the 480,000 cubic metres of compacted sand on which the stadium sits, which was harvested from the bed of the Irish Sea and pumped into the reclaimed, semi-derelict dock.
The construction process has seen contract partner Laing O’Rourke exceed their ambitious target of re-using 95% of all materials on site, and reinstall heritage assets from the Dock’s heyday, including railway lines, mooring posts, cobbles and capstans.
And as the 52,888-seater stadium took shape, the health and safety of the workforce, along with waste elimination, was achieved using a pioneering system of design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA).
This entailed pre-cast concrete terrace units and external brickwork panels being manufactured under factory conditions, and slotted into place on site, dramatically minimising wastage, improving safety and saving valuable time.
A fan survey held back in 2018, during the consultation process, suggested that 60% of fans wanted to use public transport when visiting the new stadium.
In readiness for an increase in numbers, the Club is therefore set to upgrade queuing facilities at nearby Sandhills train station, while the close proximity to the city also means more fans will have the opportunity to travel on foot, or via a looping matchday shuttle bus services that will run between the stadium and the city.
“There are two strands to sustainability for us,” added Waldron. “The most obvious is environmental, including all the green initiatives and doing all we can to reduce our carbon footprint.
“Things like DfMA and planting greenery and trees in the adjoining Fan Plaza, to contribute to our bio-diversity calculation, all help. The stadium will have solar panels on the south stand roof, and we’ve incorporated rainwater harvesting, so we can catch the rainwater on the roof that can be used for flushing toilets or irrigating the pitch.
“Every light fitting, including the floodlighting, where possible, will be LED and as well as recycling points across the stadium for fans, and the drive to eliminate single use plastics.
“The car park will have charging points for electric vehicles, and we have even considered the wildlife. In the adjoining dock we have two cormorant rafts as a permanent fixture, to provide a habitat for the birds that we have effectively displaced.
“We’ve even provided noise insulation along the dock wall for the birds that fly past during the construction process, and when it is operational.
“These are all little things, important on their own, but when we add them all up, they make a huge contribution.”
Waldron, whose role ensures the Club will be ready for operations to commence at Everton Stadium when it finally opens in summer 2025, added: “There is also a social sustainability angle, which entails doing the right thing for the local community and our fans in terms of social action.
“That’s something Everton are very good at, especially with all we do through Everton in the Community and, more generally through adhering to the club values.
“There are sustainability guidelines to adhere to, and we’ve worked with our consultant bureau, Buro Happold, from the start to see what targets we could aim for, which can be difficult because a stadium is a unique asset.
“We had a bespoke model that included targets on the construction itself and sustainability targets that will be set for the actual infrastructure; things like reusable cups, and all of this is a huge undertaking for the club, at a cost.
“However, it is the right thing to do, and practically it is harder and far more expensive to put sustainability elements in at a later date.
“This is the way the world will be driven so it’s better, form an environmental view, to implement it now.”
The opening of Everton Stadium will, of course, signal the end for Goodison Park; the Club’s spiritual home for over 130 years.
However, a unique regeneration initiative will ensure the historic site remains sustainable moving forward.
The Club has consulted with the local community to identify what the community might need now, and in the future, and will be using Goodison to create these facilities; delivering new housing, health facilities, education amenities, sheltered housing for elderly people, youth zone and business start-up facilities.
Everton and its official charity’s proposals will embed the Club within the community it has called home for generations to come, complementing the £10m of investment the Club and Everton in the Community has already made by converting derelict buildings and land into thriving community assets, including The Everton Free School, The People’s Hub (community centre), The Blue Base (function space) and the mental health support facility The People’s Place.
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Post by rugbytoffee on Feb 5, 2024 16:52:53 GMT
Everton is proud to reveal the fourth and final phase of ‘ALL’ seasonal memberships at the Club’s iconic new waterfront stadium. Village Street and Trinity Place Bar, located in the west and east stands respectively, offer supporters the chance to experience a range of vibrant bars and traditional style pubs that will entertain Evertonians on matchdays within the stadium footprint. ‘ALL’ delivers a revolutionary re-set of traditional football hospitality by allowing supporters to choose from a variety of bars, restaurants and experiences at Everton Stadium, designed to reflect the matchday rituals of fans. Ranging from fine dining and international cuisine restaurants to sports bars, traditional pubs and tapas-style venues, the choice of ‘ALL’ experiences on offer at Everton Stadium are unprecedented. They are also proving hugely popular, with the three earlier phases selling out ahead of schedule a demonstration of the demand for this new approach to premium experiences. This final phase incorporates names that are clearly associated with the fabric of Everton’s history and which are set to become go-to destinations before and after home games. Access to either Village Street or Trinity Place Bar is offered through a seasonal membership, which includes food and drink as well as some of the best seats in the stadium, spanning the halfway line. Village Street takes its name from the road in the city where St Domingo’s FC became Everton Football Club in 1879. It will now become home to a new era of matchday memories. Located in the heart of the west stand, this vibrant pre-match destination is home to four individual pub and bar spaces, offering a unique experience never seen in football. All offer different types of food and have been inspired by moments in the Club’s history, as well as legendary players and managers. One of two traditional pubs, The Queens Head, is named after the historic Village Street hostelry where, in November 1879, local football team St. Domingo’s FC was renamed Everton Football Club. The design of The Queen’s Head will provide a modern tribute to the aesthetics of the old pub, with a wooden bar and rich upholstery as well as a traditional beer menu. Queens Head A second authentic pub, inspired by the vibrant matchday spirit of Evertonians, will help to be shaped by supporters to replicate the sights and sounds of traditional fan-favourite public houses. Also taking its place on Village Street is Kendall’s, a lively social bar named in honour of one of Everton’s finest players, and the Club’s greatest ever manager, Howard Kendall. This contemporary social space will offer supporters a vibrant place to enjoy some authentic beers and enjoy pre-and post-match entertainment. Kendalls Dixie’s Sports Bar, named after the iconic Dixie Dean, completes the Village Street establishments and features big screens and televisions to keep track of all the latest sporting action from around the world. Dixies All seasonal memberships for Village Street are inclusive of food, wines, beers and soft drinks, for pre-match and half-time. In addition to access to any of the four pubs and bars, members also benefit from premium padded seats spanning the halfway line in the upper tier of the west stand. The second membership on offer is Trinity Place Bar, located in the east stand, adjacent to the Fan Plaza. The name is instantly synonymous with Everton fans of all ages through its link to the Club’s ‘Holy Trinity’ – Howard Kendall, Colin Harvey and Alan Ball. Trinity Place Bar celebrates the Club’s history through immersive media and treasured memorabilia, which members can explore each matchday. Live entertainment adds to the pre-match atmosphere and fans can stay close to the pre-match build-up across the many big screens. A key feature of Trinity Place is the striking central island bar, making it the perfect space for Evertonians to socialise, eat and drink within in a unique matchday environment. Trinity Place As well as complimentary drinks and a choice of freshly prepared street food dishes, Trinity Place Bar members also enjoy direct access to some of the best views the stadium has to offer on the halfway line, close to the pitch and with convenient access to the bar. Village Street and Trinity Place Bar complete the Club’s innovative portfolio of bars, restaurants and experiences available to all supporters at Everton Stadium, with demand for both these memberships unprecedented.
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Post by Everton News. on Feb 6, 2024 9:41:15 GMT
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Post by rugbytoffee on Feb 7, 2024 19:36:26 GMT
The first image showing what the home dressing room at Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock has been released as the internal fit-out of the ground continues apace. Former defensive stalwart, Phil Jagielka, was given a tour of the stadium, including the inside of the stands which are rapidly coming together and he was impressed with what he saw which was a very different setup to the one he was used to during his 12 years at Goodison Park. “It’s amazing," he told evertonfc.com. "I’ve seen a lot of footage, but not been able to get here until now and it’s going to be something special. Totally different, but very special! “The dressing room here looks a bit different than that one we’ve been used to at Goodison, so this is fantastic and what they are able to do here, with the facilities, brings Everton to the place it needs to be. Season › 2023-24 › News What will the home changing room look like at Everton Stadium? Lyndon Lloyd 07/02/2024 0comments | Jump to last The first image showing what the home dressing room at Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock has been released as the internal fit-out of the ground continues apace. Former defensive stalwart, Phil Jagielka, was given a tour of the stadium, including the inside of the stands which are rapidly coming together and he was impressed with what he saw which was a very different setup to the one he was used to during his 12 years at Goodison Park. “It’s amazing," he told evertonfc.com. "I’ve seen a lot of footage, but not been able to get here until now and it’s going to be something special. Totally different, but very special! “The dressing room here looks a bit different than that one we’ve been used to at Goodison, so this is fantastic and what they are able to do here, with the facilities, brings Everton to the place it needs to be. “I was excited to come here and couldn’t fathom how much it had evolved from nothing, but the size of it is breathtaking," Jagielka continued with regard to Everton Stadium as a whole which is on course to be completed by the end of this year. “We’ve all been itching to get here, as quickly as possible while, at the same extent, not really wanting to leave Goodison but if everything is going to be as it looks, it’s going to be an amazing place to call home and, hopefully, somewhere we can build good memories.” According to the official website, the home changing room will be spacious and circular and feature a large central island that will include various technological aspects to aid the management team, as shown in the first artist's impression.
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