Found it on the Wakey site, news page 53!



Looks just like the original concept, good stuff!

I admit I am impressed with how it looks and how quickly its going up, looks much more solid than what I had envisaged, it’s just a shame it doesn't run the length of the terrace. Still its just to the right of where I usually stand so I guess it suits me.

I dont like the colour! Will it be painted?

I have no idea what the technical expressions are, but the fact that there are no supports at the front is a good thing; Mr G said at the forum that the original (cheaper) design placed some fairly hefty steels at the front, which would have obscured the view.

They're certainly cracking on - impressive.

Looks excellent, but where do we stand when the sun is shining



Seriously though, its nice seeing some investment and looks great so far, another well done for AG.

Such a shame we couldn't get that entire side under cover

Cantilever?

Not messing about are they!

I wanted to say that, but I didn't want any engineers in residence to make me look daft.

It really is. Flipping SKY that stopped it. Funding was there, but they wouldn't allow it. Something to do with needing a clear view of the in-goal area from the gantry.

If its the same principle for the North Stand it will look really good

You should have stuck with your convictions... a cantilever it is!

Will be interesting to see how they deal with the North Stand terrace structurally! I suspect they might put a line a columns along the walkway and cantilever the remaining roof over the bottom section. This will provide a better view for all spectators as the ones at the bottom will have no obstructions at all in their view and the viewing angles from the rear section will mean that the majority will also have an unobstructed view, unless you stand right at the back.

I was thinking more along the lines of the whole terrace (up to the pie shop on the steps), I understand why this is impossible but it would be nice.

that's what I meant. On both sides of the touchline bar that's the reason given for not being able to have the stand run the length of the western terrace.

Your knowledge of structures will have the Jihadists jumping for joy.

They will be finally vindicated in revealing your master plan of self preservation

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Looks ok that, glad their not covering below the Tea Bar, it’s the only constant in my life.

Good thread this

I like watching things like this develop and hope (if and when the time comes) that there is a similar one on Newmarket!

Anyone have an idea what kind of figure he would be paying for something like this?

Away end should be a cracking atmosphere if it has a roof like that.

250-300k?

When Sky decided that they needed a clear view of the in-goal area, couldn't we have just moved the gantry forward a few feet? it would have barely dented the price.

Exciting times. Mr Glover and Elston allways seem to listen to peoples views so it will be nice if people could mention problems with the shop to them. The roof will make a excellent atmosphere cannot wait !

Well once the west and north stand are completed belle vue will be much more welcoming for away supporters and for us home it will add a touch more atmosphere.

As the full length of the west stand isn't being completed are there any outstanding monies that could be used to spruce up the place a touch?

Looking a good quality and better than I expected.

In fairness, all the bars and restaraunts in the hospitality areas have already been fully re-fitted and refurbished, together with both new shops and the extra function room; by the time these stands have been erected, Mr G will have invested more in BV in 1 year than the total spend in the past ten years.

I think he could reasonably be expected to put his chequebook away for a bit and let the people of Wakey repay some of his investment by continuing to turn out in numbers!

Indeed!

Good pic on WT Facebook page!

Can't do that the floodlights are hinged in such a way as the lower along the walk ways.

Its a pity really because what you have suggested would look really good and be quite easy to build.