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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1160 on: September 5, 2021, 09:55:38 pm »
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1161 on: September 5, 2021, 10:30:32 pm »
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1162 on: September 5, 2021, 10:35:35 pm »
Don't you have to say it 3 times for that to happen?

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1163 on: September 6, 2021, 09:06:01 pm »
Don't you have to say it 3 times for that to happen?

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1164 on: September 6, 2021, 09:29:18 pm »
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1165 on: September 6, 2021, 09:50:58 pm »
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1166 on: September 6, 2021, 10:23:36 pm »
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1167 on: September 14, 2021, 10:29:24 pm »

I was reliably told at the ground the footprint of the actual stand is up to this green container on the right.
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1168 on: September 15, 2021, 07:32:07 am »
Hopefully this kicks off properly soon - I can't be the only one really looking forward to the sight of a large erection in this thread.

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1169 on: September 17, 2021, 02:04:43 pm »
The budget for this was £60m right? Can see that being increased with currently material costs.
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1170 on: September 17, 2021, 02:13:43 pm »
I would imagine so

I wonder has there ever been a stadium project that hasnt gone over its estimated cost

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1171 on: September 17, 2021, 02:28:43 pm »
I wonder has there ever been a stadium project that hasnt gone over its estimated cost

I don't think the Main did.

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1172 on: September 18, 2021, 10:06:08 am »
The budget for this was £60m right? Can see that being increased with currently material costs.

UK Steel is DOUBLE what it was this time last year I think. I'd imagine you're right.

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1173 on: September 22, 2021, 09:02:43 am »
Confirmed to be going ahead:
https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/announcements/444151-anfield-road-stand-expansion-confirmed

The proposed expansion of the Anfield Road Stand will move forward, Liverpool FC has confirmed today.

The project, which has been undergoing enabling works throughout the off-season in anticipation, will begin in earnest with an official ground-breaking ceremony planned for next week. 

The redevelopment of the stand will see 7,000 more seats added to Anfield, taking its overall capacity to more than 61,000. The construction of the stand will work in the same way as the redeveloped Main Stand, with the build taking place throughout the season while matches continue to be played throughout. 

Andy Hughes, managing director of Liverpool FC, said: “We have been clear from the beginning that in order for this expansion to go ahead we needed the co-operation of local residents and the community, to successfully navigate the complex planning landscape, and to ensure the project is financially viable.

“We needed certainty for this project to progress and are now in a position to be able to move forward. We began this journey in 2014 and are grateful to everyone for the contributions they have made to bring the project to this stage.”



Following two stages of public consultation and invaluable feedback on the initial plans, Anfield Road’s expansion project will reroute Anfield Road itself around the footprint of the new stand.

The project was given planning permission by Liverpool City Council in June 2021, with the club also awarded permission to hold up to six concerts and major events at the stadium for a period of five seasons.

The club will work with Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd (Buckingham) as principal contractor on the project.

Buckingham will work directly with the club’s Red Neighbours initiative on a range of activities with the local community and schools in line with the club’s current activities across food poverty, education and opportunities for young people, as well as taking the local community on the journey of the stand’s redevelopment.

They will also work with local employment groups and education establishments to offer work experience, apprenticeships, graduate placements and employment to local people. Buckingham is committed to offering around 35 work placements and more than 800 apprentice and training weeks across the build.

When complete, the expanded Anfield Road Stand is expected to create around 400 matchday roles in addition to the 2,200 people currently employed in various operations at each home game, of which 95 per cent are known to live in the Liverpool City Region.

The redeveloped Anfield Road Stand is anticipated to be ready for the 2023-24 season and its design will see the lower tier retained and refurbished with a new upper tier built above it. As well as an increased capacity, the redeveloped stand will be similar to the Main Stand, with improved concourses and sports bar lounge hospitality facilities. This stand will also see the relocation of the Family Park to a covered position.

Throughout the design process, careful consideration has once again been given to Anfield’s world-class atmosphere through the development of an acoustic and lighting strategy to match that of the one developed with the Main Stand.

Part of the safe, secure and inclusive design plans will also provide additional pedestrian routes at the back of the expanded stand into Stanley Park, retain the four-stand stadium configuration and character, and include historical design references.

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Fantastic news

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1174 on: September 22, 2021, 09:12:23 am »
Good stuff. We were waiting on this confirmation. It'll be tight for an August 2023 finish and will need to avoid delays but the construction can begin properly now.
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1175 on: September 22, 2021, 09:31:53 am »
Fantastic news, can't wait for that spade to be put into the ground next week ;D even if we've already been doing tons of work already.

This we have very good chance of getting it ready for August 2023, not to forget there will now be 3 breaks before then - Summer 2022, WC 2022 and Summer 2023 where construction can go at full speed.
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1176 on: September 22, 2021, 09:44:22 am »
I hope we bought all/most of the materials way before this start date  :D

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1177 on: September 22, 2021, 09:51:15 am »
Fantastic news, can't wait for that spade to be put into the ground next week ;D even if we've already been doing tons of work already.

This we have very good chance of getting it ready for August 2023, not to forget there will now be 3 breaks before then - Summer 2022, WC 2022 and Summer 2023 where construction can go at full speed.
not sure about the middle one at all, isnt that over christmas?

Weather and light is more of an issue then
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1178 on: September 22, 2021, 09:59:10 am »
not sure about the middle one at all, isnt that over christmas?

Weather and light is more of an issue then

Construction stops for a day or two either side of a game I believe so having 6-8 weeks over winter 2022 where there won't be any gaps will be extremely helpful

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1179 on: September 22, 2021, 10:26:10 am »
I hope we bought all/most of the materials way before this start date  :D

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1180 on: September 22, 2021, 10:35:59 am »
Hadn’t it already started being built in effect??
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1181 on: September 22, 2021, 10:54:46 am »
Great news, this. Still haven't managed to see the "new" main stand yet so here's hoping I'll get to the ground before there are 2 new stands to see!

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1182 on: September 22, 2021, 11:14:00 am »
Potentially 7,000 more fans in for every game from 2023/24 season onwards is great news. Financially it's important but more importantly we get more fans in the ground for each game. Could easily amount to an 150,000 -175,00 fans/seats in a season. Really good for fans from all around the World in terms of accessibility to match day tickets.

Will be nice to have it finished for 2023/24. Would be nice for Klopp to have at least 1 season managing in the refurbished stadium he has helped contribute towards (though increased finances via on the pitch success).
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1183 on: September 22, 2021, 11:29:22 am »
Hadn’t it already started being built in effect??

The enabling works, utilities moved, and the likes were made ready for the actual stand construction.
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1184 on: September 22, 2021, 11:34:43 am »
Construction stops for a day or two either side of a game I believe so having 6-8 weeks over winter 2022 where there won't be any gaps will be extremely helpful
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be more done during summer but your point is right
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1185 on: September 22, 2021, 11:40:23 am »
We're going to be at the capacity always mooted for a new ground AT Anfield. Given where we were a few years back in terms of future stadium plans, this is absolutely incredible and whatever FSG do from now on with the club this will be part of their legacy. I was very angry with them a few months ago with ESL. But I'm very grateful today.

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1186 on: September 22, 2021, 11:44:24 am »
I’m so happy that we have retained Anfield. It’s a brilliant atmospheric stadium. Love the battleship grey uniformity of the 4 stands.

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1187 on: September 22, 2021, 11:45:14 am »
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« Reply #1188 on: September 22, 2021, 02:17:30 pm »
Be the fourth largest stadium in England then according to this:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_football_stadiums_in_England

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1189 on: September 22, 2021, 02:36:44 pm »
not sure about the middle one at all, isnt that over christmas?

Weather and light is more of an issue then
Looks like the Prem will finish around 13/14th Nov 2022 and not restart till 26th Dec so weather shouldn't be a big issue but not having to cater for fans every 10-14 days should be pretty helpful.
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1190 on: September 22, 2021, 02:42:01 pm »
The reds have got no money but we'll build a stand?

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1191 on: September 22, 2021, 02:58:32 pm »
The reds have got no money but we'll build a stand?

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1192 on: September 22, 2021, 03:08:11 pm »
There'll be no new players for a few years, I'll tell the children

Good news though. 2023 will be here before you know it and we'll have sixty thousand in the ground. Would have been done earlier too if not for that pesky pandemic.
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1193 on: September 22, 2021, 03:13:06 pm »
Be just short of our official record attendance. The highest attendance recorded at Anfield is 61,905, for Liverpool's match against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup fifth round, on 2 February 1952.
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1194 on: September 22, 2021, 03:14:29 pm »
Easy way around that mate, we'll fill in the corners to break it.

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« Reply #1195 on: September 22, 2021, 03:23:34 pm »
;D

Loving all the so-called fans on social media who never go to a game moaning about how they want new players, not a new stand.

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« Reply #1196 on: September 22, 2021, 03:25:28 pm »
Thankfully the fucking virgins wouldn't know L4 from a PS4

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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1198 on: September 22, 2021, 03:31:05 pm »
Thankfully the fucking virgins wouldn't know L4 from a PS4
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Re: Anfield Road Extension - Planning Permission Submitted
« Reply #1199 on: September 22, 2021, 03:32:40 pm »
Fantastic news, can't wait for that spade to be put into the ground next week ;D even if we've already been doing tons of work already.

This we have very good chance of getting it ready for August 2023, not to forget there will now be 3 breaks before then - Summer 2022, WC 2022 and Summer 2023 where construction can go at full speed.

Spade in the ground in six days. ;D
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