Re: Stadium Site pictures : Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:29 pm  

The Chair Maker wrote: New pics on the official saints site. They show that despite the stands not being fully enclosed, its still quite sheltered behind the stands lots of great aerial views of the site as well http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/1274 dont think there is any problem at all with the concourse. what I find odd is the picture, " walk up to the stadium" from where will they walk.

The Chair Maker wrote: New pics on the official saints site. They show that despite the stands not being fully enclosed, its still quite sheltered behind the stands lots of great aerial views of the site as well http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/1274 dont think there is any problem at all with the concourse. what I find odd is the picture, " walk up to the stadium" from where will they walk.

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:27 pm  

The Doghead wrote:

what I find odd is the picture, " walk up to the stadium" from where will they walk.

Maybe Tesco don't want us all trouping past their place so another walkway has been put in place leading from the bridge? Or maybe that is just one of the approach options fans will have. Who knows? It's still a while from being finished.

That last aerial photo looks fantastic.

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:43 pm  

Aerial pics really show the stadium off, those who live this end of town, or play Golf at Sherdley will know the large amount of aeroplanes that fly low over that way, will be able see it going on your hols!

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:18 pm  

The Doghead wrote:

dont think there is any problem at all with the concourse.

what I find odd is the picture, " walk up to the stadium" from where will they walk.

From all parts of St.Helens

That walkway leads to the footpaths on the side of the linkroad which in turn lead to the toucan crossing near the Renault Garage as well as the "frogger" crossing opposite Burger King.

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:53 pm  

The Chair Maker wrote:

From all parts of St.Helens

That walkway leads to the footpaths on the side of the linkroad which in turn lead to the toucan crossing near the Renault Garage as well as the "frogger" crossing opposite Burger King.

I was posting hoping someone was going to give some info on the parking situation on the Ravenhead retail park, they must know now wether or not match day parking will be allowed.

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:17 am  

The Doghead wrote:

what I find odd is the picture, " walk up to the stadium" from where will they walk.

Maky Dee's

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:50 am  

The Doghead wrote:

dont think there is any problem at all with the concourse.

what I find odd is the picture, " walk up to the stadium" from where will they walk.

As Donkey says if your coming from that direction then you will probably walk into the site that way

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:01 pm  

Been out in the sun today taking pictures.

Here are a few to enjoy.

Looking glorious in the sun









This bloke is busy painting all the steelwork. Getting rid of any areas were the paint has been chipped off



The South East corner is now fully clad. The Turnstiles are also getting the red cladding treatment



Many fans will no doubt ascend the "Stairway to Heaven" when going to see the Saints.





end of part 1

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:17 pm  

Lurrrrrv the steps. Best steps in Super league.

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:26 pm  

part 2

seats have now been fitted to the disabled areas in the Western terrace. The terracing has also now been completed down to ground level



looking at the South stand and the vast majority of the seats are in place. This includes all the executive seating areas and disabled seating on the front row.
Have to say it looks very impressive







just a few rows of seating yet to go in



Lots of tarmacing has been done behind the West , North and East stands, though its by no means finished and it needs some heavy rainfall to clear the dust and dirt off it. The roadsweeper has a bit of a thankless job.







They also appear to be digging some of it up again, close to drains. Maybe the drains are leaking



tarmac machine parked outside a turnstile block in the north stand



On the Tesco side the landscaping work is continuing.

Large lawns along with flower beds have been planted.
On a warm day like today i can imagine swarms of fans decending onto Tesco's like a plague of locusts, sundering it of Special Brew and White Lightning, which they then consume on the carpets of grass.





Finally here is a shot ot the site showing the trolly shelters going in at Tesco's.

They have also started to fit the large Tesco Extra sign above the building.