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Post by rosscrombie on Dec 29, 2016 18:24:50 GMT
If we get a new stadium, can we please have one with at least one pillar I can sit behind, otherwise I'll have to re-brand Obstructed View.
Unobstructed View just doesn't sound the same
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Post by Everton News. on Jan 4, 2017 20:15:21 GMT
Everton new stadium: 'Significant' hurdles remain, admits Chief ExecutiveRobert Elstone did say the club are "optimistic about the new stadium prospects" Everton admit there remain “significant issues” to be overcome in their search for a new stadium. Hopes of an announcement over a proposed site at Bramley Moore Dock were dashed at tonight's general meeting at the city's Philharmonic Hall as the club spoke of a “critical” few months ahead. But chief executive Robert Elstone insists the Blues remain “optimistic” and says they are working closely with Liverpool City Council to find a solution. The club revealed that design work, viability studies and a long-term business plan are in place for a new ground but also stated that “alternatives” are ready to be discussed if necessary. It had been understood that Stonebridge Cross in Croxteth was the only other site under consideration. Elstone said: “We are optimistic about the new stadium prospects. “It’s an optimism tempered by some significant remaining issues that need to be resolved before we can move forward. “But it’s an optimism founded on solid progress on many fronts, most encouragingly, progress in our partnership with the City Council and its willingness to explore options to support our efforts to find the money to make the stadium viable, the biggest challenge we’ve always faced. “Right now, that’s where almost all our efforts are directed, along with the time and resource being invested in design options, testing viability from commercial, planning and transport perspectives and considering different sites. “But before we can move forward, we need to find the answers to the uncertainties, work through the unknowns and, ultimately, present the answers that will allow the Board to make the right decisions for the club. “The next few months will be critical, mostly in respect of our partnership with the City Council but we are optimistic and I would like to thank the Mayor for his support and the support of his team over the past 12 months. It’s an exciting project that could cement the Club’s future and make a significant contribution to the City.” Liv Echo
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Post by evertonfan1968 on Jan 4, 2017 23:32:08 GMT
I wonder what those hurdles are. I was hoping they might have announced it, and we'd be on our way, but fingers crossed all is well.
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Post by rugbytoffee on Jan 4, 2017 23:33:37 GMT
Haven't we heard all this before?
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Post by Everton News. on Jan 5, 2017 1:44:37 GMT
Joe Anderson reveals plans to build train station close to new Everton stadium siteMayor Anderson said the Northern Line station will form part of the council's support for the North Docks projectLiverpool Mayor Joe Anderson has revealed plans for a train station close to the waterfront site where Everton want to build their new stadium. Speaking at the Blues general meeting, Mayor Anderson said the Northern Line station will form part of the council's support for the North Docks project along with wider work on a new road improving access to the £5.5bn Liverpool Waters development. In an impromptu speech during the event at the Philharmonic Hall , Everton chairman Bill Kenwright asked the Mayor to address the club's shareholders during a discussion about their hopes for a new ground. Mr Anderson said: "On Friday, we announced £20m being spent on a road connecting into the dock site. "Three months later, around about the end of April, we’ll be announcing about £6m that goes directly into the site around the site we’re looking at. “The reality is, there is a railway station being built there and the catalyst for this city, in terms of its prosperity and jobs for young people that we’re all connected to, is to grow our city and those docks in North Liverpool. "The Tobacco Warehouse, the investment that’s taking place there - that’s why Farhad (Moshiri, Everton's majority investor) knows exactly what I mean, potentially for Liverpool, it is one of the unique opportunities for us there to seize. “So we will be supporting the club." Everton chief executive Robert Elstone said the club hopes to reveal more details of their progress in moving to the Bramley Moore site within the next "two to three months." He said: "We've done some really good detailed work on planning issues and transport to get some clarity on the sites we're looking at. "Clearly, as was mentioned, there is one site that is more favourable. "The opportunities are much greater and at the same time the costs are much greater, so we've got to make sure we do our homework. "We do have to find some answers to some of the uncertainties and some of the risks. It's the biggest decision the club will ever make and it's really important we get it right. "I think there is a real sense of partnership between us and the city council and the Mayor's words echoed that." Liv Echo
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