ian1964 10,409 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 HIBS today gave the green light to the rebuilding of Easter Road's East Stand. An announcement revealing a start date and anticipated timescale for the completion of the work was made this morning. But with the club's directors keen to have the new stand, which will seat 6000 fans, in place for the start of next season ââ?¬â?? the first SPL matches are scheduled for 14 August ââ?¬â?? demolition work on the old East Stand is set to begin shortly. The much-anticipated final piece of Easter Road's redevelopment, which started with the completion of the existing South and Famous Five Stands in the mid-90s and continued with the building of the West Stand in 2001, will take the ground's capacity to around 20,000. The news will also be welcomed by supporters, who have seen plans for the project put on hold over the past couple of years as the club investigated the feasibility of such an investment with the price of raw materials soaring, with steel alone rocketing by almost 70 per cent at one point. However, in-depth consultations have taken place with fans, the result being the revelation that the East Stand will be a single-tier structure rather than "mirroring" the two-tier West Stand opposite. Hibs chairman Rod Petrie said: "Today marks an exciting milestone in the club's history ââ?¬â?? the start of construction of a new East Stand, and the completion of Easter Road Stadium. "Once the new stand is finished, Hibernian will have one of the finest football stadiums in Scotland and the largest, fully-covered UEFA-compliant football stadium outside Glasgow. "The fact that the club is able to build a new stand during what is a very challenging time for football and the economy as a whole, is testament to the rock solid financial footing of the club created by returning a bottom line profit for five consecutive years. "Saturday's match against St Johnstone will be an emotional day for many supporters and all of us at the club, as we say goodbye to the old East Terrace. "Despite its shortcomings, thousands of supporters have a deep affection for the East Terrace. "I am sure that the new East Stand will soon find a place in their hearts as its essential characteristics were debated and agreed with supporters at fans forums. "We all look forward to completion of the new East Stand, and with it, completion of an impressive and modern arena for the Hibernian Family to come and cheer on their team." The consultation process, though, will continue with season ticket holders currently housed in the East Stand set to be decanted for the final few home games of the season, the most likely decision being to cut the number of tickets for visiting supporters to allow them to sit in the South Stand. A new East Stand would complete a remarkable transformation of Hibs' infrastructure, leaving the club not only with one of the most modern, and biggest grounds in Scotland, but with a state-of-the-art training centre at East Mains with the Ã?£5 million cost of that development having already been paid for. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/hibernianfc/-Hibs-give-green-light.6092403.jp 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Read that on another forum. The image looks like it's been made using a Microsfot Paint. It's horrible! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 It's just an artists impression Gav. Probably done in a 3D design app for architects. It does look a bit shitty right enough. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,195 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Better than that old shitty shed they have just now though - and also in keeping with the other stands. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Better than that old shitty shed they have just now though - and also in keeping with the other stands. . Aye exactly! Also, if you compare it to some of the shocking stadiums in eastern Europe it's actually going to be quite smart. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraser54 0 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Bugger being in the back row, loads of rows to climb up !! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Bugger being in the back row, loads of rows to climb up !! It's like the Broomie, Copland and Govan Rear stands at Ibrox. I was at the Falkirk game recently with my mates season ticket. He sits 5 rows from the back of the Copland Rear. Fuck me, my bovril was near cold by the time I found the seat. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Good to see a SPL club trying to keep up with the times and modernise their ground with a decent capacity. Scotland needs a stadium with approx 20000 for semi finals between non OF teams. Although Easter Road still looks a dump even since the other 3 stands were rebuilt - I think its something to do with green seats which look awful. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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