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So what does it all mean then

Let the bitchfest begin

=#FF0000If it does then it gets locked. Friendly warning to all.

R.B.A

So we've now not got the funding it's all very confusing

We've still got funding according to the articles. Problem alledgedly was that the company who originally won the tender went into financial strife. The whole tendering process then had to start again. Be nice if some1 could confirm the above.

Here is what has been reported in the last few months:

November 2010: HDM "Council give go-ahead to £6.5m North Stand. It is believed that the new stand will be ready in time for the beginning of the 2012 Super League season."
February 2011: Mike Smith The scheduled plan is to start the north stand in June.We expect to hear an answer on the ERDF money by the end of March and the start of April."
May 2011: Neil Hudgell: "Things are moving on apace with the North Stand and although nothing is yet signed off we remain timetabled to dismantle the golf stand after the derby and begin building shortly after."
August 2011: Mike Smith "This delay will not impact the clubs original goal and plans of being ready for the start of the 2013 Super League season."

Putting aside the rather confusing statement by Mike Smith about the club's original goal being 2013, there doesn't appear to be anything new information at all in the council saying they remain committed to the project. This council funding was in place last November. It's the ERDF funding, referenced as being decided "by the start of April" that's not been confirmed as far as I can see. From memory it was not in place in June when administration moved from Yorkshire Forward to another body, but perhaps it has been signed off now.

So what bout the east stand then anyone

I have a brief knowledge of ERDF funding and to say its complicated is an understatement.

I know the main thing is they will only supply a maximum of 50% of the project and that there are certain things (ie certain parts of the project) that they will not fund

The east stand extension will be done in conjunction with the tender for the north stand plans,if that makes sense.!

That means we basically stay as we are till 2013 mmmm

No, its on hold till you find out how much you have to put into the North yourselves

looks like us rovers fans will have to buy an extra lotto ticket and if any one wins build the stands like the saying goes if you want a job doing do it yourself

I really hope this gets done. If Rovers can get a quality North stand with the facilities needed and the extra capacity for a solid super league side then I think they can cement themselves as a top team. This along with an extended East stand would be quality.

I know the golf stand will go at the south end of the ground but I would love to see a real away end in the style of the east stand holding about 3k. Would make it one of the best grounds in super league IMO.

It would be nice but completely pointless to have a 3K away stand, it would be full once a year and even if we offered =#FF0000No need for that whatsoever-RW and a can of Top Deck shandy we'd get about 1K from yourselves, Leeds and maybe Wire. The rest would bring the normal 150.

It's probably best if rovers drop into the championship until they get this sorted out.

Better facilities for the away supporters would mean more of them would actually come. When we get to the likes of playoff games and derbies then that extra capacity is massive. It's also the corporate boxes that will be housed in the facility that generate extra revenue. North stand is a must if the club want to move forward imo.

I agree. Hudds will still bring both fans, but its the boxes that will bring in the cash.

I agree, but there's no way we need to build a 3K facility at the South end of the ground.

Best for who? Maybe best for FC as it would put a stop to humbling derby defeats for a while.

Have to say i disagree with you on this one.... once both North and east stand are finished... it would do the ground good to get a proper stand at the south end... try and make the ground a little more closed in,rather than so open as it is now..

lol you keep dreaming sunshine now run along home!

Yes it would be nice but it doesn't need to be massive, seating for 1K would be more than enough. I'm not saying we should just leave it, but there'd be no point on spending several million quid on something that's not required.



The thread is about ground developments, the only off subject post is yours.

Edit: Actually it's not, sorry about that!

Something similar to the current North stand at the south with a roof on. Can make it into a family stand. Would close in the ground and make it look half decent.