...have I understood this correctly - the west, east and north concourses will be open to the elements. Yes the roof will cover the concourse but wind, cold and rain can blow in through the open sides. Correct?

To me, if that is the case, it doesn't seem a particularily comfortable environment to enjoy drinks, food etc. I can see it having a negative impact on sales revenues for these items.

The plans on the council website arent that clear on the matter. They are not helped by being out of date.
For example they show that instead of a brick wall we would be having just a steel fence round the stadium perimeter.

My personal view is that it will be initially left open, but that they may put some form of cladding on at a later stage.

It would not surprise me if Saints looked at the possibility of a PVC wrap on the East, West and North stands with the name of the stadium on it. The Walkers stadium in Leicester has this, and the new Olympic stadium has a PVC wrap (though free of sponsors). These PVC wraps dont come cheap though, so its probably more a wish than reality. Who knows, maybe we could acquire the Olympic stadium wrap on the cheap as second hand goods.

I do agree that leaving things open will make it a somewhat harsh place to drink a beer between February to April. However a hot brew of Tea (Typhoo anyone) would probably go down a treat.
Once the weather warms up it could make for a nice open air environment to drink in, think of it as a walled beer garden with a high parasol roof (stretching it there, but here's hoping)

I also think that the roof overhang and high perimeter wall will mean that it would probably require strong winds for the concourses to become wet. It had been raining earlier today shortly before i took these pics, however the interior was dry.

Another thing to note is that the roof is Aluminium. Aluminium is an excellent heat conductor, (heat sinks for computer CPU's are often made out of Aluminium). On a hot sunny day all that roof will radiate heat onto the masses below, as well as the air above. It could make for an interesting micro climate within the stadium.

what date will the stadium be finished, or should I say what's the planned date? Drive past it loads and its looking brilliant. Can't wait to visit next year.

I sincerely hope they aren't going to leave that stands looking like that. It just looks unfinished, like they have run out of money.

With all the hype and buzz about the stadium I would be severely disappointed if it was essentially a huge marquee. However, the build is looking fantastic and hopefully those ends will be filled!

I would of liked to see the red cladding in the shape of a V, that would have added some character and individuality to the stadium I feel.

The Media Manager stated it was his impression that the stadium was fully enclosed.

I'd be surprised if they'll leave those hangings electrics open to the elements like that, I think the contractor is already enclosing other parts of the stadium.

It is quite clear on the 3d tour that the stadium is fully enclosed, quite why anyone would think otherwise is strange.

I think there is a distinction to be made between the viewing areas being enclosed (as on Sadfish pic and per Media Manager comment) and the concourses being enclosed.

There is no view of the east/west/north outer on the 3d tour.

IT WILL BE ENCLOSED!!!!!

Lets hope so!!! Sure enough we will see the growth and completion of the stadium on this forum!

Does anyone think the new stadium will be enclosed?

Of course not, it will be open over the pitch to let the sun in

As i am off work this week I thought i would saunter down to the site and take a few pictures, then it started pi**ing it down and I thought , bugger this so here are a couple of soggy pics

the piling rigs





and the notices about the work that is ongoing for August

New pictures from Saints, I think we're going to need a bigger mower. www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/1130

New pictures from Saints, I think we're going to need a bigger mower. www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/1130

Is your new stadium going to have the same configuration as Warrington ?

i.e 2 terraces & 2 seating stands ?

It will have seating on the 2 sides and terraces behind both sticks.

It will have seating on the 2 sides and terraces behind both sticks.

Couldnt help but notice something unusual on this pic



Look to the south stand on the right and you can see something black that stretches from a vomitory to the executive boxes.

Could these be seats going in with black plastic covers on them, or am i getting overly excited about a pile of bin bags ?

We need a bigger picture from Saints to know for sure.

From the position theyre In Id say that Is actually a pathway.

It's looking absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to visit it.

And thanks to the people who continually update this thread with the pics.

I think someone has pee'd down the gangway.

I do hope we've got some big, bruising body guards and nasty dogs to protect the stadium and all it's lovely glass given the anarchy that seems to be being planned for tonight. Wouldn't want Rogues smashing our lovely windows.

some new pictures I took earlier

from PX road


south stand










view from the Renault agents



piling work



the "fancy" concrete



and while we were there a small helicopter was buzzng around the stadium

whats the layout? like seatin n standin?

The style of the red cladding, particularly around the windows, gives the stand a retro 1970's design look IMO



Quite cool looking, as its unconventional.

Fab pics again GF.

This pic in particular will look fantastic in a few weeks when the red cladding is complete.