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A scheme to transform Liverpool's Kings Dock into a 9,500-seater waterfront arena has got the final go-ahead.
The £142m construction of the new Kings Waterfront arena and convention centre will start next month, Liverpool City Council said on Tuesday.
It will also include a multi-storey car park and a hotel development.
Liverpool City Council leader Mike Storey said the project would be the centrepiece of the city's Capital of Culture year in 2008.
"This is great news for Liverpool," he said.
"It's been a long and complicated journey, but I'm delighted that our dream for a world-class arena on the waterfront is now becoming a reality.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/shared/img/o.gif http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/v3/start_quote_rb.gif We are on course to deliver a truly world-class facility http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/v3/end_quote_rb.gif
Sir David Henshaw, Liverpool City Council
"The building blocks are all in place and I'm looking forward to work starting on a facility that the region has needed for a long time."
Chief Executive, Sir David Henshaw, said: "We have put together a sound financial package which protects the interests of council taxpayers.
"We are on course to deliver a truly world-class facility, which will make Kings Waterfront one of the great international destinations for business and leisure."
The project is being funded from four sources: European Union Objective One (£50m), English Partnerships (£67m), Northwest Development Agency (£14m), and Liverpool City Council (£11m).
Infrastructure work on the site started in June, but completion of the latest contract agreement means that the main contract can now go ahead.
Source (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/4285712.stm)
Paul D
09-28-2005, 03:51 PM
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/6982/kd19qd.jpg
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/8894/kd2d8gt.jpg
The whole area will be amazing when it's finished,here's a few renders of what is to come. :)
Fantastic pics, many thanks :unibrow:
Needs more seats. The MEN in Manchester has 22,000, can't we have anything close? What if we have big stars who can sell out seats that much? If we had big ticket sellers they'd make more of a killing having more seats.
A TEAM of 10 lawyers from DLA Piper's Liverpool office has helped secure the landmark deal that finally sets in motion full-scale construction of the Kings Waterfront development.http://a248.e.akamai.net/6/592/1130/0/oas-eu.247realmedia.com/0/TrinityMirror/default/empty.gif (http://oas-eu.247realmedia.com/5c/icliverpool/news/regionalnews/1481994178/x60/TrinityMirror/default/empty.gif/63336263386439303433343234666430)
The legal agreement for Phase One was signed last week and means that building work will now begin on the civic aspects of the scheme - a conference centre, arena, public plaza and 1,600-space multi-storey car park.
:unibrow:
Still needs more seats!:unibrow:
Interior of the Arena:
http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/icliverpool/oct2005/1/6/000C3B96-B6CB-134C-9BFD0C02AC1BF824.jpg
:unibrow:
Interior of the Arena:
http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/icliverpool/oct2005/1/6/000C3B96-B6CB-134C-9BFD0C02AC1BF824.jpg
:unibrow:
Looks more than 9000 seats.
Hmm might be good enough when I'm punching for mymoney one day.:unibrow: :cool:
Max:
http://altura.speedera.net/ccimg.catalogcity.com/210000/214800/214881/Products/8330124.jpg
SIR Paul McCartney is being lined up to open Liverpool's Kings Dock arena.
City leaders want the Beatles legend to be the first act to play at the £146m waterfront complex when it opens in just over two years time.
Read more (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0100regionalnews/tm_objectid=16244036%26method=full%26siteid=50061% 26headline=king%2dof%2drock%2dto%2dopen%2dkings%2d dock%2d-name_page.html).....
It should have been the Mersey stadium, should'nt it.?
Uniting the blues, the reds, and the city.
Max:
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/max05/Hello001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/max05/side2001.jpg
See my Heavyweight arms?:unibrow:
Paul D
10-14-2005, 07:16 PM
http://img428.imageshack.us/img428/1980/kings20hz.jpg
http://img428.imageshack.us/img428/1043/kings36nl.jpg
Here's a few images of the new Kings Dock Arena will look like when completed taken from the very informative and recently updated Liverpool Vision website.;)
Excellent pics again Paul, are they the tram lines running by the 1st pic?
Website: Liverpool Vision (http://www.liverpoolvision.co.uk/)
http://www.liverpoolvision.co.uk/images/kings1.jpg
Paul D
10-15-2005, 01:53 PM
They may well be tram lines because that's the right area where they are hopefully going to be
http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/2892/kings3hi.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
The less said about the trams the better I think :sad: - Never ending saga. Thanks for the pics again Paul :PDT11
Paul D
10-16-2005, 03:09 PM
It looks good from whatever angle you look at it,no not you Max the arena.;)
Needs tobe bigger like Manchester's MEN.:cool:
Manchester? That dirty word? I'm gonna add it to the censored word list :unibrow:
Louis
11-16-2005, 02:41 PM
Are there any?
Cheers
Here would be a great start eventually should more members be interested.
The skyscraper city forum is worth a look
Scousemouse
11-16-2005, 05:02 PM
A new site to keep an eye on, Louis:
http://www.kingswaterfrontliverpool.co.uk/
A bit more info HERE (http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/Business/Economic_development/Area_or_site_specific_regeneration/Kings_Dock/index.asp)
Louis
11-16-2005, 08:48 PM
thanks:)
THIS picture gives an exclusive sneak preview of the swanky flats planned for Kings Dock.
City council planners will study detailed drawings early in the new year, before ruling whether they can be built.
Builder David McLean is behind the housing element of the prestigious Kings Waterfront riverside scheme, centred around a 9,400-seat arena and 1,350-capacity conference centre set to open by 2008.
Architects think the distinctive designs will add an eye-catching contrast to the nearby brick-built Wap-ping warehouses that were converted to residential use 20 years ago.
http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/icliverpool/dec2005/8/8/00085DA2-DF39-13AB-A9560C02AC1BF824.jpg
more (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0100regionalnews/tm_objectid=16516795%26method=full%26siteid=50061% 26headline=swanky%2dflats%2din%2dview%2dfor%2dkey% 2dsite-name_page.html)....
Lets hope they dont end up any were near as bad as those white appartments that were alowd to be built! How did those get planning permission?!!
What white apparments? Thougt they were a hotel?
I'm still wondering about the 9,000 seat arena that there supposed to be building there.
CRANES dominate the Liverpool waterfront as the £140m Kings Dock Arena starts to take shape.
These latest pictures show that the structure is well under way after months of below-ground preparation work.
The aim is to ensure the showpiece will be completed in time for Liverpool's European Capital of Culture year of 2008.
more (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0100regionalnews/tm_objectid=16624353%26method=full%26siteid=50061% 26headline=cranes%2ddominate%2dskyline%2das%2ddock %2drises%2dto%2dchallenge-name_page.html)
THE second hotel set to open on the Kings Waterfront in Liverpool has been revealed as a BDL Staybridge Suites hotel.
A detailed planning application has been submitted by Irish developer and contractor McAleer & Rushe to build the 132-suite hotel.
Permission is being sought to build the luxury hotel on the public piazza that forms part of the 37-acre site.
The Daily Post reported last year that a three-star plus hotel is also planned for the same waterfront. The 310-bedroom Jurys Inn is at the planning stage.
Both hotels should be completed by spring 2008. Outline permission for the hotels was granted in December 2004.
The American Staybridge Suites brand was launched in the UK last year with a plan to build two London hotels set to open later this year.
The masterplan for the Kings Waterfront scheme includes a 9,000-seat arena and 1,350 capacity conference centre set to open by 2008 as well as residential units and retail and leisure space. Construction began last summer.
A partnership of Liverpool Vision, national regeneration agency English Partnerships, Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), the European Objective One Programme and Liverpool City Council is jointly promoting the development.
Jim Gill, chief executive of Liverpool Vision, speaking on behalf of the Kings Waterfront Partnership, said: "I can confirm that a planning application has been submitted. Staybridge are a US company, relatively new to Europe, and we understand that their hotels are of very good quality.
"It's great news because it's another step on the way for the Kings Waterfront development. We're very happy with the commitment and quality of the two hotel operators involved in the scheme."
Eliot Lewis-Ward, English Partnerships' area director for Merseyside and Cheshire, said: "As well as creating new jobs, these new developments could also potentially provide accommodation for more than 800 visitors to the city during the 2008 celebrations, become a focal point of the city and help attract even more investment."
sophiefreeman@dailypost.co.uk
A.D.Williams
02-17-2006, 11:53 PM
I had hoped this would have turned out better, but gives some idea of the size of the Kings Dock development.
http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/kings/bigking110206.jpg
Looks big enough to hold more than 9000 seats! :mad:
Thanks Dave. Do u think they will finish off those apartments? :shock: Whoever gave them planning permission? Compulsary purcahse or something?
ScouseCol
02-18-2006, 09:54 AM
i agree with Max, 9,500 capacity isn't a lot. why does this city always do things small scale? suprised it's actually being built. they must have secured the cash before London got the olymics. RIP tram scheme :disgust:
well, i guess we've got to be thankfull we managed to get somethin like this at long last. i hope it can attract decent acts to the city. we should have all the big bands and artists coming here, I'm just not sure a 9,500 capacity arena is going to attract the very big ones. :doubt:
i guess it's just a case of wait and see. hopefully my concerns are unfounded :)
i agree with Max, 9,500 capacity isn't a lot. why does this city always do things small scale? suprised it's actually being built. they must have secured the cash before London got the olymics. RIP tram scheme :disgust:
well, i guess we've got to be thankfull we managed to get somethin like this at long last. i hope it can attract decent acts to the city. we should have all the big bands and artists coming here, I'm just not sure a 9,500 capacity arena is going to attract the very big ones. :doubt:
i guess it's just a case of wait and see. hopefully my concerns are unfounded
I hope so too :p They will still have the summer pops tent next to the arena to increase capacity ;)
We shouldn't have to have that tent though to increase it they can clearly build more seats.:disgust:
Dave, did you take that from the police station?
A.D.Williams
02-18-2006, 06:54 PM
Dave, did you take that from the police station?
Took it from the top floor of the Liver Street car park, Max.
:)
Thought it was the police station then.:p
I'd be wondering what why you'd be in one too.:eek: :eek:
Thought it was the police station then.:p
I'd be wondering what why you'd be in one too.:eek: :eek:
He couldnt tell ya anyway cause of the Data Protection Act :p
Wormella
02-22-2006, 08:07 AM
I assume that 9,500 capacity is seating - you can double that if it's standing.
You also have a much better chance of getting a wider range of bands if it's mid range - that was you don't exclude smaller bands and bigger names get intimate gigs.
Not to mention stadium gigs are horrible to go to.
Louis
02-22-2006, 02:43 PM
I assume that 9,500 capacity is seating - you can double that if it's standing.
You also have a much better chance of getting a wider range of bands if it's mid range - that was you don't exclude smaller bands and bigger names get intimate gigs.
Not to mention stadium gigs are horrible to go to.
yeah thats what i thought
TWO new hotels at Liverpool's Kings Dock have been given the go-ahead.
The three-star-plus Jurys Inn and smaller Staybridge boutique hotel were backed by councillors yesterday.
The L-shaped hotels, which will contain 442 bedrooms, conference suites and shops, were approved by Liverpool's planning committee.
They are a key part of the £148m Kings Waterfront development, which includes a 9,000-seater concert arena.
Tony Stevens, speaking for developer McAller & Rushe, said: "The hotels will be the first set of buildings you come to when you arrive at Kings Dock from the city."
Source (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0100regionalnews/tm_objectid=16937407%26method=full%26siteid=50061% 26headline=hotels%2dare%2dgiven%2dthe%2dgo%2dahead %2d-name_page.html)
Check these aerial pics of the Kings Dock Site:
http://www.kingswaterfrontliverpool.com/imagebank/images/detail/105189.jpg
http://www.kingswaterfrontliverpool.com/imagebank/images/detail/105170.jpg
more here (http://www.kingswaterfrontliverpool.com/imagebank/index.php)
Kings Dock in the 70's
http://www.kingswaterfrontliverpool.co.uk/images/background1.jpg
Bunnyman
05-17-2006, 04:00 PM
Link I found. Probably irrelevant.
http://www.oxfordarch.co.uk/html_pages/maritime_trade.htm
Link I found. Probably irrelevant.
http://www.oxfordarch.co.uk/html_pages/maritime_trade.htm
Fantstic pics within that article, I recommend everyone take a look :celb (23):
LIVERPOOL'S economy will receive a boost of tens of millions when professionals descend on the King's Dock Arena and Convention Centre in 2008.
Three of the country's leading groups have already booked conferences before the centre is even built, with 70 more in detailed talks with managers.
A number of music's biggest promoters, including Clear Channel, the world's largest, and SJM, are also in talks to add the venue to the touring schedule for their artists, finally allowing the city to compete with Birmingham's NEC and Manchester's MEN arena.
The news came as a huge 200-ton girder, which will form the spine of the arena, was winched into place at the Kings Dock yesterday.
Last night it was also announced that the arena will definitely host the Summer Pops in its opening year in 2008, along with Classical Spectacular and the European Amateur Boxing Championships.
Speaking about the demand for the Kings Dock's conference facilities, chief executive Bob Prattey said last night: "These are prestigious associations who only go to the best centres in the country.
"They bring with them hundreds of well-paid professionals, possibly accompanied by their spouses, who at the end of the day are going to spend, adding tens of millions of pounds to the local economy every year."
Once complete the Kings Waterfront will include a 9,180 seat arena, a 7,500 sq m exhibition facility and a 1,350-seat auditorium and two hotels.
It will also have 1,800 residential units, commercial leisure and retail space as well as car parking and public open space. more (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0100regionalnews/tm_objectid=17135028%26method=full%26siteid=50061% 26page=2%26headline=conferences%2dbonanza%2dfor%2d kings%2ddock%2darena-name_page.html)
A.D.Williams
06-10-2006, 01:49 PM
Saturday 10th June 2006.
http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/kings/bk1006061.jpg
A.D.Williams
06-10-2006, 01:50 PM
Saturday 10th June 2006.
http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/kings/bk1006062.jpg
A.D.Williams
06-10-2006, 01:50 PM
Saturday 10th June 2006.
http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/kings/bk1006063.jpg
Paul D
06-11-2006, 10:21 AM
Excellent A.D I can't believe how quick this things going up.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Excellent piccies :037::Smiliz_Kingz_PDT_13:celb (23):
19th June 2006
http://static.flickr.com/56/170672096_b71a904ee4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/170672096/)
http://static.flickr.com/78/170672037_b5fca26b61.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/170672037/)
Waterways
06-29-2006, 01:55 AM
Check these aerial pics of the Kings Dock Site:
http://www.kingswaterfrontliverpool.com/imagebank/images/detail/105189.jpg
http://www.kingswaterfrontliverpool.com/imagebank/images/detail/105170.jpg
more here (http://www.kingswaterfrontliverpool.com/imagebank/index.php)
Kings Dock in the 70's
http://www.kingswaterfrontliverpool.co.uk/images/background1.jpg
To build on filled in docks is a very big mistake. Liverpool needs all the quay space it can get to errect quality appartments, retail and leisure buildings, giving a Venice/Amsterdam feel to it. A stadium could have gone on the Baltic Triangle not on filled in docks.
Filling in docks and waterways eliminates our history and hertitage. Too big a price to pay.
Paul D
07-03-2006, 07:28 PM
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4693/pict01599mm.jpg
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7146/pict01585ql.jpg
http://img506.imageshack.us/img506/7673/pict01606zl.jpg
What a view from the arena...:celb (23):
A.D.Williams
07-03-2006, 08:23 PM
Fine looking pictures Paul. It is certainly coming along nicely.
:PDT_Piratz_26:
Louis
07-07-2006, 10:15 PM
went past there on wednesday, its really looking good:celb (23):
It must be the fastest ever construction of an arena ever!
Paul D
07-08-2006, 09:03 PM
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/42/kings6pp.jpg
Louis
07-08-2006, 10:23 PM
its looking really great
Whats sad is....that stll Liverpool and Everton have no new stadium.....yet this could have been the Mersey Stadium on a par with Cardiffs millenium stadium... shared by both teams, and the the city.
Whats sad is....that stll Liverpool and Everton have no new stadium.....yet this could have been the Mersey Stadium on a par with Cardiffs millenium stadium... shared by both teams, and the the city.
That was going knowhere though
Neither is the new Anfield, planning permission does not a stadium make.
And Everton are more cash-strapped than LFC :(
Waterways
07-08-2006, 10:54 PM
Whats sad is....that stll Liverpool and Everton have no new stadium.....yet this could have been the Mersey Stadium on a par with Cardiffs millenium stadium... shared by both teams, and the the city.
Thank God it wasn't. A dock was filled in to build a 9,000 seater arena, multi-floor car park and tatty hotels. These facilities are needed (except the tattiness) and could have gone on the Dock Road on the other side on the Baltic Triangle, leaving the historic 1700s Kings Dock original and Hamburg type of buildings upon the quays making a vibrant water based community.
A large 55,000 seater stadium would kill the area – a large imposing concrete structure used 25 days of the year and the odd pop concert. What was needed was a vibrant water based community on the quays with high quality state-of-the-art buildings.
A great opportunity lost. Well this is Liverpool so what do you expect? Vision? Advancement? Top architecture? Valuing of history and heritage?
Thank God it wasn't. A dock was filled in top build a 9,000 seater arena, multi-floor car park and tatty hotels. These facilities are needed (except the tattiness) and could have gone on the Dock Road on the other side on the Baltic Triangle, leaving the historic 1700s Kings Dock original and Hamburg type of buildings upon the quays making a vibrant water based community.
A large 55,000 seater stadium would kill the area – a large imposing concrete structure used 25 days of the year and the odd pop concert. What was needed was a vibrant water based community on the quays with high quality state-of-the-art buildings.
A great opportunity lost. Well this is Liverpool so what do you expect? Vision? Advancement? Top architecture? Valuing of heritage?
Mate, get a grip of yerself............. You make things up remember ?
Waterways
07-08-2006, 11:13 PM
Mate, get a grip of yerself............. You make things up remember ?
What was made up? Please tell.
The dock was filled in full stop, not for any reason. No arena was planned when it was filled in.......
Waterways
07-09-2006, 12:10 AM
The dock was filled in full stop, not for any reason. No arena was planned when it was filled in.......
The dock could have easily have been excavated, and the area put on the Baltic Triangle, even having a dock front too.
We could have easily have had both, but now only one in the wrong location. When the proposals were put forwards for Kings Dock when EFC put forwards their stadium proposal, some of the other proposals were superb - much better, Many wanted much of the waterways excavated as they know water attracts people.
Heres a shovel Watershipdown..... do something positive fer yer city...............
Waterways
07-09-2006, 01:04 AM
Heres a shovel Watershipdown..... do something positive fer yer city...............
What is a "fer yer"?
Try Phonetics Watershipdown. Its for slow people don't'cha know..
Try Phonetics Watershipdown. Its for slow people don't'cha know..
phonetics is what the schools are teaching these days - its come full circle.
Waterways
07-09-2006, 11:48 AM
Try Phonetics Watershipdown. Its for slow people don't'cha know..
Liverpudlians are famous for wit. You are clearly lacking in wit.
Howie
07-09-2006, 12:01 PM
Liverpudlians are famous for wit. You are clearly lacking in wit.
Is it not our abrasive wit that we are renowned for? ;)
http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/icliverpool/jul2006/3/5/7C0F5EDD-DD33-B60E-314E5EBD41295488.jpg
AS THE steel skeleton of Liverpool's Arena and Convention Centre(ACC) begins to rise from the Kings Dock the ECHO reveals the latest images of the £146m project that will attract 500,000 visitors and tens of millions of pounds for the Merseyside economy.
Scheduled for a January 2008 opening to coincide with the city's year as European Capital of Culture, the centre will create a 10,000-seat concert and sports arena and a 1,350-seat conference hall.
But even with 18 months to go before the big opening, Liverpool's status in the conferences and entertainment sectors is soaring with 170 active inquiries for conference bookings already being dealt with and a major campaign targeting the music and entertainment world set for launch this December.
In fact, the latest survey in trade magazine Meetings and Incentive Travel said that Liverpool had already picked up 10% of the UK conference market, biting at the heels of London, Manchester and Birmingham, "and they don't even open until January 2008."
The trade and professional associations sector books conferences further ahead than corporate clients, so the Liverpool ACC team is already targeting them and has so far secured five firm bookings during 2008.
A recent visit to a Frankfurt conferences trade show resulted in more than 100 follow-ups, said arena general manager Tim Banfield.
"The reaction from the international and national market has been incredibly positive and that is reflected in the number of inquiries we have taken.
"Liverpool as a destination scored very highly compared with cities throughout the rest of the world, not just the local market."
He said the team would exploit Liverpool's new transatlantic link to Newark next August to visit Boston and spread the word in America about the city's new centre.
WATCH a video presentation of how the Kings Dock Arena will look (http://videos.icnetwork.co.uk/icliverpool/kings1.wmv)
Mr Banfield, who, like ACC chief executive Bob Prattey, has experience at similar centres in Scotland and Birmingham, said the Kings waterfront scheme had already established a niche in the market because it was one of the most flexible developments of its kind.
"We have the best of all worlds in one site. Fantastic conference facilities, an arena that will host all the top acts and supporting events, and an exhibition business as well. We have three buildings in one."
Bob Prattey said: "This building is uniquely flexible. In fact, the conference organisers will probably lead howwe will use it, maybe in ways we haven't thought of ourselves yet."
He said it is such an ideal facility that some clients are already talking about multiple year commitments: "They want to come back in future years. That level of commitment is really encouraging.
"The industry is watching us very carefully. They're taking notice of us and we are reg arded as a credible competitor in a very competitive market."
Work on the 1,600-space car park alongside the centre is nearing completion, and the multi-storey block will be open to the public from November.
Construction of two hotels alongside the centre, the Jury's Inn and Staybridge Serviced Apartments, providing about 450 rooms between them, will then begin, with openings set for spring 2008.
They will make the offer even better, said Mr Prattey: "People want to come to Liverpool for all sorts of reasons, like sport and music. The brand of Liverpool is really strong.
"Conference organisers have wanted to come here but haven't. These people are saying, 'we haven't been here because you haven't got the facilities now you have, let's talk'."
He said the combined offer of the centre, the nearby Albert Dock and the £920m Paradise Street shopping devel opment would be a big hit with conference delegates who have high disposable incomes.
"The zone we are creating is like a virtuous triangle down on the river front and we can all feed off each other.
"I anticipate the arena and convention centre will attract about 500,000 visitors a year and that will bring in tens of millions of pounds."
It is hoped that the Arena will attract more artists of the calibre of Bob Dylan, The Who and Elton John, who have all easily sold out the Summer Pops tent in recent years.
City council leader Cllr Warren Bradley said: "The new arena and convention centre will provide a major boost to the local economy.
"Liverpool has missed out in the past but we are now in a position where we can really sell ourselves to an unlimited audience."
* LIVERPOOL ACC is funded by the European Union, Northwest Development Agency, English Partnerships and Liverpool council.
* Construction costs are currently running at £1m a day. About 350 construction workers are on site.
Bookings flood in
THE Arena and Convention Centre is expected to create the equivalent of up to 2,200 new jobs.
Confirmed bookings so far include: The European Senior Boxing Championships in February 2008; followed by a classical musical spectacular in March; The British Association of Dermatologists in July; The British Equine Veterinary Association in September; and the British Society of Interventional Radiology in September.
Source (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0100regionalnews/tm_objectid=17397662%26method=full%26siteid=50061% 26page=3%26headline=city%2darena%2ddream%2dbecomes %2da%2dreality-name_page.html)...
A.D.Williams
07-21-2006, 04:56 PM
Friday 21st July 2006.
http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/kings/bigking210706.jpg
Paul D
07-21-2006, 05:07 PM
No that's a brilliant photo you can see they're starting to put the roof on it now,do you mind if I put that on SSC A.D?:)
A.D.Williams
07-21-2006, 05:10 PM
No that's a brilliant photo you can see they're starting to put the roof on it now,do you mind if I put that on SSC A.D?:)
Feel free Paul. Of course I would do it myself but..........I am banned!
:Colorz_Grey_PDT_16:
Paul D
07-21-2006, 05:16 PM
Feel free Paul. Of course I would do it myself but..........I am banned!
:Colorz_Grey_PDT_16:
Thanks A.D why don't you just go back on with a different name? we need your pictures.
A.D.Williams
07-21-2006, 05:18 PM
Thanks A.D why don't you just go back on with a different name? we need your pictures.
I have done three times, Paul, and each time the mods suss who I am they ban me. So sod them - I'll post my pictures here.
:celb (23):
Paul D
07-21-2006, 05:20 PM
I have done three times, Paul, and each time the mods suss who I am they ban me. So sod them - I'll post my pictures here.
:celb (23):
Well it's a shame they do that but at least we get to see your magnificent pictures here.:celb (23):
great pic Dave :celb (6):
12th August 2006
http://static.flickr.com/63/213098159_3567dd056f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/213098159/)
Check the larger version here (http://static.flickr.com/63/213098159_3567dd056f_o.jpg).
A.D.Williams
08-12-2006, 07:20 PM
Ha ha! Coming along a treat.
:celb (23):
A.D.Williams
08-12-2006, 10:34 PM
You might like to pop over to my site and view the changing face of the Kings Dock development.
http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/kings/kingsdock.html
wallasey
08-12-2006, 10:53 PM
You might like to pop over to my site and view the changing face of the Kings Dock development.
http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/kings/kingsdock.html
Great Views there! they just show how large and how fantastic this is for the city. It's about time we had a stadiam that can compete against the MEN or even Leeds. You wonder why it was never done before!
On a slightly more sombre note, I just wanted to say that your image of Tinsley Street in the snow was very moving!
A.D.Williams
08-12-2006, 11:03 PM
On a slightly more sombre note, I just wanted to say that your image of Tinsley Street in the snow was very moving!
They are knocking that area down I believe, wallasey. If so I MUST get down there SOON!
:shock:
wallasey
08-13-2006, 11:31 AM
They are knocking that area down I believe, wallasey. If so I MUST get down there SOON!
:shock:
Started on Friday!
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When the stadium is finished, It will hopefully look over to a re-vamped Birkenhead Woodside Waterfront! It's all going on
Waterways
08-13-2006, 01:56 PM
12th August 2006
http://static.flickr.com/63/213098159_3567dd056f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/213098159/)
Check the larger version here (http://static.flickr.com/63/213098159_3567dd056f_o.jpg).
The stadium should have been to the left of this picture on the Baltic Triangle. A total waste of dock waterways that could have had hotels, apartments cafes, etc intertwined with water. The picture is indicative of how not to do it - poor planning. I hope it is a failure and they have to pull it down soon.
A.D.Williams
08-13-2006, 02:01 PM
I hope it is a failure and they have to pull it down soon.
What's with the negative vibes, sausage? With an attitude like that you are not giving the stadium a chance.
:Colorz_Grey_PDT_24:
Waterways
08-13-2006, 04:34 PM
What's with the negative vibes, sausage? With an attitude like that you are not giving the stadium a chance.
:Colorz_Grey_PDT_24:
It should not have been there in the first place. The location is totally unsuitable...they filled in a dock from the 1700s to put this concrete lump on. Better have kept it the way it was and built around the quays residential and leisure facilities, like at Hamburg.
They build around the docks and waterways. Their way is that they have a plan which invariable means the waterways are filled in to accommodate their tat. The tail wags the dog. Only yards away at the Baltic Triangle was the perfect site for a stadium. Right near the Waterloo tunnel.
BTW, initially the Waterloo Tunnel was to serve a passenger station as well as goods, at the end in Park Lane as Crown St was too far from the centre and rather small. Brewers built pubs which were also "hotels", with "hotel" in the pub name, along Park Lane and St, James St - they were large grand affairs with high ceilings and top class woodwork. They expensively switched the main passenger terminal to Lime Street at the last minute by boring tunnels through from Edge Hill.
Imagine what complexion Liverpool would have taken if Park Lane was the Lime St of Liverpool. The centre would have moved more to the south and more towards the docks
wallasey
08-13-2006, 06:50 PM
I think we should be thankful that somebody wants to build a stadium! After all the problems we have had with other major projects in the city.
One question though, are they adding extra parking spaces into the whole development now that Merseytram isn't going ahead? The Council and the developers said that the Stadium needed the tram in order to successfully get the spectators to any event away in a convieniant manner. Now that the tram isn't going ahead, what is going to happen? Is the Strand going to jam up or are Stagecoach finally buy some double deckers (they have yet to do this!) to take more people or are they going to issue jet packs so that the roof opens up and we all just fly home?
Its an interesting issue that now faces us!
What's with the negative vibes, sausage? With an attitude like that you are not giving the stadium a chance.
:Colorz_Grey_PDT_24:
I like the look of it.
Not the biggest of staduims but a decent size to hold some good events.
Waterways
08-13-2006, 09:47 PM
I like the look of it.
Not the biggest of staduims but a decent size to hold some good events.
You are missing the point - which most do. The stadium is fine, it is where it is that is the problem. It is about 500 yards away from where it should have been.
Waterways
08-13-2006, 09:58 PM
I think we should be thankful that somebody wants to build a stadium! After all the problems we have had with other major projects in the city.
So two wrong make right.
One question though, are they adding extra parking spaces into the whole development now that Merseytram isn't going ahead? The Council and the developers said that the Stadium needed the tram in order to successfully get the spectators to any event away in a convieniant manner. Now that the tram isn't going ahead, what is going to happen? Is the Strand going to jam up or are Stagecoach finally buy some double deckers (they have yet to do this!) to take more people or are they going to issue jet packs so that the roof opens up and we all just fly home?
Its an interesting issue that now faces us!
An issue that need not be an issue with some joined up thinking. Back to my point. The stadium could have been built at the end of the Wapping Tunnel, which could have its own rail station serving the stadium and the surrounds. That is just over the Dock Road and still facing water. It could have been on the Dock Road itself facing Queens or Wapping Docks. The road is a barrier keeping the docks and waterways away from the rest of the city, it should go in many parts to mesh it all in.
Talk about poor planning and lost opportunities – obvious opportunities that slap you in the face as well.
wallasey
08-14-2006, 12:17 PM
I can see where youre comming from here and when you think about it, it wouldn't take much to make the above reality. To be honest, I have often thought that the Liverpool 1 Project would work so much better if there was a Northern line station built! Central, Brunswick and James Street Stations are all a good days trecking away.
We have the South Parkway, now something like the addition of a small line arounf Town woudn't go a miss. It may cost a fair amount but a nice speedy line from Lime Street through to the Kings Dock would make navigating the city so much better!
A.D.Williams
08-14-2006, 05:44 PM
Started on Friday!
Just back from Lake Street and they haven't touched the buildings! Somebody is telling porkies down at the Echo! I'll post pictures later in the correct thread.
:celb (23):
The new waterfront arena will hold 10,000 people. Deborah James reports. LIVERPOOL'S new waterfront arena will be in the "premiership" of UK music venues with a capacity of 10,000 seats.
The chief executive of the Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre (ACC), revealed the capacity for the concert arena has finally been decided almost half-way through its construction.
Bob Prattey confirmed the Liverpool ACC was in talks with at least two companies over a "substantial" sponsorship deal which could see the name of the stadium changed.
The operator is hoping to talk to a wide variety of potential investors ranging from drinks and food companies, to IT, leisure industry and other corporate sponsors.
It has commissioned sponsorship consultant BDS to draw up a list of other likely investors, for a deal that would match those made by the Birmingham NEC or Manchester's MEN Arena.
Mr Prattey said: "We are at the very early stages of talks with a couple of companies.
"We think we already have a very marketable brand in Liverpool ACC.
"But we are keen to find a corporate sponsor that matches what the arena is trying to do, in terms of leading the way with state of the art concert and conference facilities."
Mr Prattey stressed that the future of the stadium did not hinge on a sponsorship deal, and that the £146m project cost was fully in place.
He said he would only sign with a company that could provide the right combination of finance and measures to enhance its profile.
He stressed naming rights were only one option on the table, and any new name would most likely have to include the name Liverpool.
He said: "We are probably unlikely to go with a tobacco company, because of the image that portrays.
"But we are keeping our options open. One option is to consider taking on more than one sponsor, but we are still in very early days."
The Daily Post today publishes the latest exclusive birds-eye view and interior photographs of the arena, showing the shell of the 10,000-seater concert arena on the left.
The central rectangle, occupied by two huge yellow cranes, will eventually house the three-storey public Galleria.
A similar size to the city's new Met quarter shopping centre, the Galleria will effectively be a grand entrance hall to the rest of the ACC's facilities and will have a translucent roof.
To the right of the birds-eye view is the conference centre, which will sit above a massive 3,600-square-foot basement hall, to be hired out for banquets, exhibitions and ceremonies.
The overall length of the entire building is 237 metres, at its widest point the concert arena measures 100 metres across, and the stadium roof will sit at around 21.5metres high.
Mr Prattey said: "We are 46 weeks into a 117 week build programme and things are bang on track for us to open on schedule with the Capital of Culture opening ceremony in January 2008.
"Now that things are taking shape we know that our final capacity for the concert arena will be 10,000, which will put us among the premiership of UK music venues.
"The aim is when you see posters for a big touring name like Rod Stewart, and you look down the venues listed, Liverpool ACC will be there on every single one."
There are currently 360 construction workers on site, but the Liverpool ACC will eventually generate around 2,200 jobs across the region, including around 70 full time stadium staff.
Mr Prattey confirmed he had already secured several lucrative bookings for the conference centre, including the 2008 World Fire Fighters Games, The Summer Pops, and the European Amateur Boxing Championship.
He said he does not expect to begin booking concerts until six months ahead of schedule - some time in mid-2007, but staff are currently dealing with 200 "live enquiries" for conferences.
Mr Prattey said: "The feedback we are getting from promoters is that the Liverpool brand has a huge pulling power.
"Bands want to play here in the cradle of the UK's musical heritage, and organisations want to meet here."
Among those who have already booked for conferences are the British Association of Dermatologists, the British Equine Veterinary Association, and the British Society of Interventional Radiology.
deborahjames@dailypost.co.uk
Howie
08-24-2006, 10:24 AM
I still have concerns about the location of this stadium, in particular, regarding it's accessibility now the tram scheme has bit the dust. But more important is the size. We should have had a 20,000 capacity stadium like Birmingham, Dublin, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, etc. to get the big names here. :doubt:
Harry
08-25-2006, 01:06 PM
I think the MEN is the only arena that holds 20,000.
Our one still should have been bigger though, 15,000 at least.
Looking at the photos, the arena only seems to have one end, the other construction is for the conference centre. Please tell me this is not the case.
The tapering shape seems to lean towards this as well.
Also, the planned hotels are crap, red brick, rectangular, bog-standard eyesores as usual. This is a common trick, initial renders seem to show modern, light coloured buildings, then two years down the line we get garbage reminiscent of Walton Prison.
All the hype spewing from the City Council about the most important waterfront site in Europe over the years and the quality needed is ignored.
Gazzab
08-28-2006, 01:53 AM
I think the MEN is the only arena that holds 20,000.
Our one still should have been bigger though, 15,000 at least.
Looking at the photos, the arena only seems to have one end, the other construction is for the conference centre. Please tell me this is not the case.
The tapering shape seems to lean towards this as well.
Also, the planned hotels are crap, red brick, rectangular, bog-standard eyesores as usual. This is a common trick, initial renders seem to show modern, light coloured buildings, then two years down the line we get garbage reminiscent of Walton Prison.
All the hype spewing from the City Council about the most important waterfront site in Europe over the years and the quality needed is ignored.
You're right, the MEN is the only stadium with 20,000 seats. Don't forget though the MEN reduces in capacity when set up for an end stage which can be anything between 3,500 and 5,000. As far as I'm aware, Liverpool's arena won't have this problem as one end of the arena is already set up for a stage.
I e-mailed one of the arena's contacts sometime ago asking if the capacity figure included spectators standing. Their reply was that the stadium capacity would be 9,500 which including standing but I'm not so sure. I reckon along with other forumers that it will be closer to 13,000 (10,000 seated & 3,000 standing).
Howie
08-28-2006, 02:37 AM
I stand corrected. I've been doing a bit of checking. Manchester is the only arena seating 20,000 tho' all the others mentioned seat at least 12,500 whereas Liverpool, as far as I can ascertain, is going to seat just 9,500.
Bunnyman
08-28-2006, 10:08 AM
Someone reported on SSC that it will have 7500 in th bowl, with the rest on the floor for concerts etc. It'll be a 9500 capacity max. :(
Needs another 5000 IMO!
http://www.kingswaterfrontliverpool.com/imagebank/images/detail/108217.jpg (http://www.kingswaterfrontliverpool.com/imagebank/images/detail/108217.jpg)
Have you been up in your private helicopter again Kev ? ..... I bet ya yer neighbours hates yer :D
Waterways
09-11-2006, 12:48 PM
http://www.kingswaterfrontliverpool.com/imagebank/images/detail/108217.jpg (http://www.kingswaterfrontliverpool.com/imagebank/images/detail/108217.jpg)
Yep and a raw concrete multi-storey car park facing the dock waters and a steel and concrete stadium. Nothing else being built at all. Not very ecouraging at all.
Yes a raw concrete multi-floor car park facing the waters. Yes, this is what we are getting.
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/watercity/Kings%20Dock%20car%20park.jpg.JPG
Go to: http://www.saveliverpooldocks.co.uk and click on Kings Dock - How not to do it on the Menu.
THIS picture shows the first new homes planned to be built alongside Liverpool's Kings Dock arena.
http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/icliverpool/sep2006/3/2/CB00E705-B404-F4C4-C683AE238C789BFD.jpg (http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/icliverpool/sep2006/3/2/CB00E705-B404-F4C4-C683AE238C789BFD.jpg)
Almost 430 households will live in three towers next to the concert venue, mostly in a 22-floor skyscraper on the banks of the River Mersey.
City leaders have always said new housing is a vital part of the £146m scheme, bringing life to the waterfront 24 hours a day.
If the plan gets the go-ahead, the three towers will be built at the southern end of the dock site.
It will not be finished until some point after 2008, as the arena itself and two hotels are still the project's top priority.
The towers - which include 16 and eight-storey structures - will be on a raised park, surrounded by trees, grass, pathways and a water feature.
But the scheme has come in for criticism from some residents, who say the towers are too tall and will overpower surrounding buildings.
Community leaders claim there are too many apartment buildings in this part of the city centre and more varied housing is needed.
Cllr Steve Munby, who represents Riverside, said: "This area is now saturated with apartments and many are empty.
"People who buy flats will start moving out when they find themselves in a virtually empty block or one that is mainly rented.
"If landlords have to start relying on the rented market, there's a real danger of a repeat of the towerblock disasters of the 1960s."
Heritage campaigners also fear the white concrete towers will lessen the impact on the waterfront of the Three Graces at the nearby Pier Head.
But town hall planners say the scheme should be given the go-ahead by councillors at a meeting next week.
Areport says: "The design of these new buildings respects the historic location they will inherit.
"Although there have been objections from neighbouring residents and concerns from councillors, the scheme is sensitive yet dynamic."
The 10,000-seater arena and 1,350-capacity conference centre are due to open in January 2008 to mark the start of Capital of Culture year, shortly followed by two hotels.
A 1,600-space multi-storey car park should be ready in two months.
* Watch a computer generated tour of the Kings Dock development in the video archive at www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
scouserdave
09-20-2006, 07:33 PM
Taken yesterday
http://www.liverpoolpictorial.co.uk/kingaug.jpg
Taken yesterday
http://www.liverpoolpictorial.co.uk/kingaug.jpg
Brilliantly clear pic, cheers :PDT_Piratz_26: Its coming along at a fast pace!
Harry
09-21-2006, 12:08 PM
I'm with waterways on this, what the hell's that ugly car park doing there?
After the years of hype we put up with about the most important waterfront site in Europe, they do this!!!!
Where were CABE and English Heritage when this monstrosity was passed?
The hotels are going to be as bad, red brick boxes that look like Walton Prison.
Our whole planning department should be sacked for this debacle.
Waterways
09-21-2006, 01:21 PM
Almost 430 households will live in three towers next to the concert venue, mostly in a 22-floor skyscraper on the banks of the River Mersey.
City leaders have always said new housing is a vital part of the £146m scheme, bringing life to the waterfront 24 hours a day.
If the plan gets the go-ahead, the three towers will be built at the southern end of the dock site.
It will not be finished until some point after 2008, as the arena itself and two hotels are still the project's top priority.
The towers - which include 16 and eight-storey structures - will be on a raised park, surrounded by trees, grass, pathways and a water feature.
But the scheme has come in for criticism from some residents, who say the towers are too tall and will overpower surrounding buildings.
Community leaders claim there are too many apartment buildings in this part of the city centre and more varied housing is needed.
Cllr Steve Munby, who represents Riverside, said: "This area is now saturated with apartments and many are empty.
"People who buy flats will start moving out when they find themselves in a virtually empty block or one that is mainly rented.
"If landlords have to start relying on the rented market, there's a real danger of a repeat of the towerblock disasters of the 1960s."
The reason some flats are empty is because they are owned by absent speculative landlords or that people don't want to live in an area that is dead and lifeless, as is the case at Coburg and Brunswick Docks, and Herculaneum, but that is not a dock anymore so amy not count. Also the flats at Coburg and Brunswick are tiny inside, and poorly fitted out. How they think thety are going to get a reviced Middle Class back in Liverpool I don't know, however they have high standards these days as most have lived elsewhere - offering pokey holes will attract them back.
There is no community as such there. No local shops, no local pubs, well one, no local cafes - nothing. They designed the space for cars first then the people. It is a sleeper area. A well designed community area what is needed. It appears beyond them.
Get the people in the area and make it dense, however there must the normal facilities available for them - and that does not mean a Tesco megamarket.
Heritage campaigners also fear the white concrete towers will lessen the impact on the waterfront of the Three Graces at the nearby Pier Head.
As they are well away from the Three Graces that is not a probelm.
But town hall planners say the scheme should be given the go-ahead by councillors at a meeting next week.
A report says: "The design of these new buildings respects the historic location they will inherit.
"Although there have been objections from neighbouring residents and concerns from councillors, the scheme is sensitive yet dynamic."
The 10,000-seater arena and 1,350-capacity conference centre are due to open in January 2008 to mark the start of Capital of Culture year, shortly followed by two hotels.
A 1,600-space multi-storey car park should be ready in two months.
I see they got the provision for cars in first!
* Watch a computer generated tour of the Kings Dock development in the video archive at www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
No thanks. The Kings Dock is painful as it is.
Paul D
09-21-2006, 01:49 PM
Brilliantly clear pic, cheers :PDT_Piratz_26: Its coming along at a fast pace!
I didn't realise the roof was that far advanced wahey,thanks Dave.:)
Waterways
09-21-2006, 01:59 PM
I didn't realise the roof was that far advanced wahey,thanks Dave.:)
The roof looks like a toilet seat and ends like a toilet pan. How embarrassing. I'll give you three guesses what its nickname will be.
Paul D
09-27-2006, 02:26 PM
The 22,16 and 8 storey appartment blocks on Kings Dock were approved by city planners yesterday in a day that saw them approve 1000 new city centre appartments.
What white apparments? Thougt they were a hotel?
I'm still wondering about the 9,000 seat arena that there supposed to be building there.
It is under construction, why are you wandering?
scouserdave
09-28-2006, 11:42 AM
Another development making a big impact on the waterfront skyline:celb (6):
http://www.liverpoolpictorial.co.uk/kingssept.jpg
I'm with waterways on this, what the hell's that ugly car park doing there?
After the years of hype we put up with about the most important waterfront site in Europe, they do this!!!!
Where were CABE and English Heritage when this monstrosity was passed?
The hotels are going to be as bad, red brick boxes that look like Walton Prison.
Our whole planning department should be sacked for this debacle.
I recently contacted the developers and the car park is going to be disguised on 2 sides by single aspect appartments and on the other 2 by glass. (This can be seen on the pictures on the website)
Paul D
09-28-2006, 01:40 PM
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2300/kingsdock3qe0.jpg
They may not be the best looking towers but they really add some bulk to the Southern skyline and for that reason I think they work.
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/2060/kingsdock1vr8.jpg
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/328/kingsdock7me0.jpg
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/3530/kingsdock2rn4.jpg
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/8210/kingsdock5qt7.jpg
A.D.Williams
09-28-2006, 08:49 PM
All very square. I don't like them.
Blabber
09-28-2006, 09:30 PM
All very square. I don't like them.
I'm not entirely convinced myself to be honest. They look very dated in my opinion. They aren't bad, but seem so boring compared to what was originally proposed. They look like 1970s public office buildings.
Its gonna be busy down the bottom of Parly Street. They do look very grey. Look good from the Wiwwal though.
Another development making a big impact on the waterfront skyline:celb (6):
http://www.liverpoolpictorial.co.uk/kingssept.jpg
That Staduim would make a great fight staduim for Boxing.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Its gonna be busy down the bottom of Parly Street. They do look very grey. Look good from the Wiwwal though.
The grey is for my camouflage.:ninja:
[QUOTE]All very square[QUOTE]
A ninja needs squares to climb up though.:Colorz_Grey_PDT_24:
Paul D
09-29-2006, 05:54 AM
Look good from the Wiwwal though.
That's the only thing they've got going for them IMO but for a skyline point of view I think they work.
Waterways
09-29-2006, 12:05 PM
I'm not entirely convinced myself to be honest. They look very dated in my opinion. They aren't bad, but seem so boring compared to what was originally proposed. They look like 1970s public office buildings.
Better buildings were demolished in Canning Place.
Yep and a raw concrete multi-storey car park facing the dock waters and a steel and concrete stadium. Nothing else being built at all. Not very ecouraging at all.
Yes a raw concrete multi-floor car park facing the waters. Yes, this is what we are getting.
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/watercity/Kings%20Dock%20car%20park.jpg.JPG
Go to: http://www.saveliverpooldocks.co.uk and click on Kings Dock - How not to do it on the Menu.
The car park is going to be screened on all sides! On 2 sides by single aspect apartments (which are the sides you can see on the pic), and on the other 2 sides by mesh and glass. Construction of the apartments is due to begin in January. Go to the website to see images of the apartments and mesh in the Image Bank. Use link below.
http://www.kingswaterfrontliverpool.co.uk/imagebank/detail.php?photo=57
Waterways
10-05-2006, 01:09 PM
Web site updated:
http://www.saveliverpooldocks.co.uk
Go to new page from the Menu: Excavating in-Filled Waterspaces. Many other pages are updated.
Waterways
10-05-2006, 05:15 PM
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Kings Dock Tower
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http://www.skyscrapernews.com/images/pics/3958KingsDockTower1_pic1.jp
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Kings Dock Tower
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Waterways
10-13-2006, 07:47 PM
Where is it to go? Those models and impressions make that small area
look like Manhattan,
14th October
2006
http://static.flickr.com/93/269245313_034c1e3cf5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/269245313/)
snappel
10-17-2006, 10:38 AM
Had a little walk round the docks last night... went over to look at the new stadium,
which is really taking shape. They've gone to town on the security measures though, with loads of cameras covering the fence. Still, some good photo
opportunities, although it would be good to get right
inside...
http://www.forties-design.co.uk/photos/liverpoolnight/stadium.jpg
http://www.forties-design.co.uk/photos/live
rpoolnight/fence.jpg
http://www.forties-design.co.uk/photos/liverpoolnight/crane.jpg
scouserdave
10-17-2006, 10:57 AM
Cracking pics Snappel:PDT_Piratz_26: .
Much easier gaining
access in the daytime. Once you've found a way around the swipe card system, you're laughing. Almost all of the Security is concentrated on
Entry:Colorz_Grey_PDT_24:
Good
pictures, seems to be going up really quickly, maybe the new wembley should take note.
Some of my work colleagues had a visit around the site a couple of
weeks ago did try and get someone to take photos but never got it sorted.
LIVERPOOL'S stunning new
riverside arena is on time and on budget to open in January, 2008 but a select group of potential customers are to be given a sneak preview a year earlier.
more (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpoolecho/news/echonews/tm_headline=kings-dock-arena-on-track%26method=full%26objectid=17946667%26siteid=5 0061-n
ame_page.html)
Howie
10-18-2006, 02:59 PM
Stage set for Arena dream
Oct 18
2006
By Tony Barrett, Liverpool
Echo
http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/icliverpool/oct2006/5/9/5B41B3F2-9C64-CDC5-D557218DBCF598BB.jpg
THE most visible
evidence of the progress that has been made in the ongoing redevelopment of Liverpool city centre is undoubtedly the Kings dock arena.
In recent
months, motorists driving along The Strand on a daily basis have watched the emergence of a massive steel skeleton which will eventually become one of the
city's biggest tourist attractions.
With an expected completion date of January 2008, the Kings Dock arena is the project which has perhaps captured
the public imagination most out of the myriad of schemes currently underway in Liverpool city centre.
That is largely because it will play host to
musicians and performers on the national and international stage, meaning Liverpool people will no longer have to go elsewhere to see their favourite
artists.
Story continues (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpoolecho/news/echonews/tm_headline=stage-set-for-arena-dream%26method=full%26objectid=17951803%2
6siteid=50061-name_page.html#story_continue)...
VIEW the picture gallery showing the incredible aerial shots
of the changing face of Liverpool's waterfront here (http://www.icpuzzles.co.uk/aerial/)...
snappel
10-27-2006, 11:08 AM
It's looking good in
there...
http://www.forties-design.co.uk/photos/nw12/Dsc_0066.jpg
http://www.forties-design.co.uk/photos/night5/Dsc_007
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Louis
10-27-2006, 12:25 PM
its looking great:celb (6):
@Snaps, lovely pics of inside, I won't ask
:PDT_Aliboronz_24::PDT_Piratz_26:
Paul D
10-27-2006, 02:46 PM
Nice one they're great.:celb (23):
A.D.Williams
10-28-2006, 10:59 AM
Splendid pictures, Snappel! I had a little walk around there yesterday and it is certainly coming
along quickly. Could do with a little tidy up though!
http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/kings/kd27100617.jpg
I took some more
pictures which can be found at Kings Dock pictures. (http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/pierhead/kings/kings6.html)
Snappel is a true ninja sneaking
in.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Will have to check me camera later to get some good night ones.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
4th November
2006
http://static.flickr.com/111/288492942_d28c8bb10a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/288492942/)
WATERFRONT developers today claimed wind turbines planned for Kings Dock arena would look like art installations. more (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpoolecho/news/echonews/tm_headline=dockland-row-over-%2Dartistic%2D-wind-farm%26method=full%26objectid=18099256%26siteid=50 061-name_page.html)
Wind Turbines?
scouserdave
11-15-2006, 06:42 PM
It's looking good in there...
****! I've only just found Snappel's KD pics! Fantastic mate!:PDT_Piratz_26:
Plans to build a wind farm on Liverpool waterfront to help power the new Kings Dock Arena have been approved.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42340000/jpg/_42340478_qr_turbine203.jpg (http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42340000/jpg/_42340478_qr_turbine203.jpg)
Councillors have given the go-ahead for five 65ft (20m) wind turbines, which it is hoped will generate 10% of the arena and conference centre's electricity.
Some residents of the nearby Albert Dock objected, claiming the turbines would clutter the area and were not in keeping with the historic buildings.
The plans were approved by Liverpool City Council on Tuesday.
Liverpool Vision, the city centre regeneration company, chose the turbines for their distinctive design.
They have been likened to sculptures, rather than turbines, and their makers claim they run silently.
It means nearby residents and events at the arena will not be disturbed by noise from the turbines.
Construction work on the Kings Dock Arena is well under way and the building is scheduled to open in January 2008.
Jim Gill, Liverpool Vision Chief Executive said: "We welcome the decision to grant planning permission for the wind turbines at Kings Waterfront.
"They will help the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool become one of the greenest venues in the country.
"Throughout the Kings Waterfront development, we have strived for the highest quality and we believe that major developments such as these will increasingly use sustainable energy solutions," he added. source (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/6169476.stm)...
25th November 2006
http://static.flickr.com/122/305733283_99520a0b61.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/305733283/)
http://static.flickr.com/104/305733432_ab9aa64450.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/305733432/)
http://static.flickr.com/116/305733573_a79ecd5a8a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/305733573/)
http://static.flickr.com/115/305733502_1c618dd02b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/305733502/)
http://static.flickr.com/120/305772930_11b77000a5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/305772930/)
Paul D
11-26-2006, 10:53 AM
I'm excited for this arena now I can't wait thanks Kev.:)
We could have bigger sports events in it.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Oooo, got to the very top floor of the new car park tonite (stunning views), its been forced to open early due to pressures from the company about to build the hotel next door. It was a case of, 'open now or the hotel won't be ready for 2008' :shock:
http://static.flickr.com/104/307948288_54fc321a7d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/307948288/)
http://static.flickr.com/102/307948233_3badc52efe.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/307948233/)
http://static.flickr.com/108/307947869_490dacf702.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/307947869/)
http://static.flickr.com/103/307947781_9c37d6833e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/307947781/)
Other night time snaps can be found here (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=2200).
Just to clear up on the No of seats. Some people are worried that it won't attract big acts because it is around 10,000 seat capacity, but that will be the capacity when there are performances. What I mean is that the MEN has 20,000, but that is all the way round the arena, so when there is a concert, about a third of the seats are taken up by the stage, therefore the capacity for a concert is around 14,000 including floor space. Our arena has 10,00 seats on three sides and the fourth side has an in-built stage, therefore no seats are taken away for concerts. If you count in the floor space to add in more seats, the capacity for concerts here will also be around 14,000!!!
So I am basically saying that our arena will attract big names just like anywhere else!!
Understood?
scouserdave
11-29-2006, 01:14 AM
A couple of pics of the stadium, taken yesterday morning around 07:00 from the newly opened car park.
First off, a big hand to Kev for informing us that the car park was open in the first place!:PDT_Piratz_26: I see the Talking Heads in the Skyscrapercity Forum didn't have a clue, until Kev informed them, LOL! That place just screams "Mediocre!" nowadays when it comes to up to date pictorial content of all things Liverpool.
http://www.liverpoolpictorial.co.uk/kingsnov3_001.jpg
http://www.liverpoolpictorial.co.uk/kingsnov3_002.jpg
Oooo, got to the very top floor of the new car park tonite (stunning views), its been forced to open early due to pressures from the company about to build the hotel next door. It was a case of, 'open now or the hotel won't be ready for 2008' :shock:
http://static.flickr.com/104/307948288_54fc321a7d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/307948288/)
Where did you take this pic from?
The Teardrop Explodes
11-29-2006, 01:37 AM
...I haven't seen the place yet but am looking forward to it.
Does it look an impressive structure in terms of size and scale from the outside? Does it have 'presence' in other words?
scouserdave
11-29-2006, 01:47 AM
Does it look an impressive structure in terms of size and scale from the outside? Does it have 'presence' in other words?
Yes it does
Where did you take this pic from?
Just in front of the Albert Dock.
@Dave, how did u find the experience of being at the top of the carpark looking 'in'? Being so close to the arena was a bit of a 'rush' for me. I also spied the main entrance to the arena itself, it runs under the carpark from one side (not the river side) at road level straight into the arena if u know what I mean. It would have been realy easy to climb over.
scouserdave
11-29-2006, 01:32 PM
Just in front of the Albert Dock.
@Dave, how did u find the experience of being at the top of the carpark looking 'in'? Being so close to the arena was a bit of a 'rush' for me. I also spied the main entrance to the arena itself, it runs under the carpark from one side (not the river side) at road level straight into the arena if u know what I mean. It would have been realy easy to climb over.
Yeah, it's a fantastic view from the car park, Kev. Not really bothered about gaining access as I can get into most places in the daytime. My "thang" is getting up high to take pics of Liverpool from unusual locations:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Here's one from near the front of the Holiday Inn Express.
http://www.liverpoolpictorial.co.uk/stadnov2006.jpg
TAXPAYERS will be forced to provide extra funding to finish Liverpool's new waterfront arena after it emerged there was a £9m hole in its coffers.
Despite insisting the ACC Liverpool project is "on time and on budget" the management team wants more money to pay for cladding the building as well as the creation of a piazza.
The extra cash will also mean the Kings Dock venue can be fitted with the very latest sound equipment to ensure it can compete with rival operators and cover the cost of other minor work.
Liverpool City Council will fund part of the shortfall with the rest split between regeneration and government agencies.
The authority is keen to make sure the project is finished to the highest standards because of the huge economic benefits the dozens of conferences, concerts and events will bring to the city.
But last night Liverpool's Labour leader, Joe Anderson, criticised arena officials for failing "to do their sums".
He told the Daily Post: "They have told us time and again that they are on budget yet now they are asking for extra money.
"What will it be next? 'Oh we forgot to budget for the roof'?
"They should have done their homework properly. We wouldn't accept this from the private sector.
"It's a good job there is some government money available so the burden doesn't just fall on council tax payers."
Despite the setback, the arena is still on schedule to be up and running in time for January 08 when it will stage the opening ceremony for Liverpool's Capital of Culture year.
It will also generate millions for the region's hotels and restaurants by hosting major international conferences. Already it has secured 32 conferences during its first year including the British Society of Interventional Radiology.
It has also attracted the European Senior Amateur Boxing Association Championships with many more events still to be announced.
Cllr Mike Storey, Liverpool's executive member for special initiatives, said: "The arena will be delivered on time ready for the opening ceremony for 2008.
"Any additional money will be spent on making sure it is finished to the highest quality standards.
"We want the best possible stadium. It is already hosting secured deals to host 32 blue chip conferences."
Jim Gill, chief executive of Liverpool Vision, last night insisted that the regional backers of the £146m scheme were happy with its progress.
He said: "There are some additional costs but we always envisaged having them at some stage as the costs were less certain 18 months ago than now.
"We are very happy with the progress overall and there is no panic about the costs."
The project has been funded by the city council, Liverpool Vision, the North West Development Agency and English Partnerships.
A statement issued on their behalf said: "The Kings Waterfront Partnership is committed to delivering a development of the highest quality and international standards of design and operation.
"The Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool (ACCL) continues to make positive progress and is on schedule to open in January 2008.
"The interest generated and bookings confirmed underline its importance to Liverpool's economy and the city's reputation as visitor destination.
"The additional funding required represents a small percentage of the total cost of the arena and will ensure this vitally important regeneration project maintains highest possible standards of construction, materials and facilities.
"Once operational, the ACC Liverpool will add around £10m per annum to the Liverpool city region economy and support around 2,000 jobs."
samlister@dailypost.co.uk
TAXPAYERS will be forced to provide extra funding to finish Liverpool's new waterfront arena after it emerged there was a £9m hole in its coffers.
Despite insisting the ACC Liverpool project is "on time and on budget" the management team wants more money to pay for cladding the building as well as the creation of a piazza.
The extra cash will also mean the Kings Dock venue can be fitted with the very latest sound equipment to ensure it can compete with rival operators and cover the cost of other minor work.
Liverpool City Council will fund part of the shortfall with the rest split between regeneration and government agencies.
The authority is keen to make sure the project is finished to the highest standards because of the huge economic benefits the dozens of conferences, concerts and events will bring to the city.
But last night Liverpool's Labour leader, Joe Anderson, criticised arena officials for failing "to do their sums".
He told the Daily Post: "They have told us time and again that they are on budget yet now they are asking for extra money.
"What will it be next? 'Oh we forgot to budget for the roof'?
"They should have done their homework properly. We wouldn't accept this from the private sector.
"It's a good job there is some government money available so the burden doesn't just fall on council tax payers."
Despite the setback, the arena is still on schedule to be up and running in time for January 08 when it will stage the opening ceremony for Liverpool's Capital of Culture year.
It will also generate millions for the region's hotels and restaurants by hosting major international conferences. Already it has secured 32 conferences during its first year including the British Society of Interventional Radiology.
It has also attracted the European Senior Amateur Boxing Association Championships with many more events still to be announced.
Cllr Mike Storey, Liverpool's executive member for special initiatives, said: "The arena will be delivered on time ready for the opening ceremony for 2008.
"Any additional money will be spent on making sure it is finished to the highest quality standards.
"We want the best possible stadium. It is already hosting secured deals to host 32 blue chip conferences."
Jim Gill, chief executive of Liverpool Vision, last night insisted that the regional backers of the £146m scheme were happy with its progress.
He said: "There are some additional costs but we always envisaged having them at some stage as the costs were less certain 18 months ago than now.
"We are very happy with the progress overall and there is no panic about the costs."
The project has been funded by the city council, Liverpool Vision, the North West Development Agency and English Partnerships.
A statement issued on their behalf said: "The Kings Waterfront Partnership is committed to delivering a development of the highest quality and international standards of design and operation.
"The Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool (ACCL) continues to make positive progress and is on schedule to open in January 2008.
"The interest generated and bookings confirmed underline its importance to Liverpool's economy and the city's reputation as visitor destination.
"The additional funding required represents a small percentage of the total cost of the arena and will ensure this vitally important regeneration project maintains highest possible standards of construction, materials and facilities.
"Once operational, the ACC Liverpool will add around £10m per annum to the Liverpool city region economy and support around 2,000 jobs."
samlister@dailypost.co.uk
This happens to most projects of this scale anywhere in the world. This must be of the highest quality, so if they need more money, give it to them. I can't think of many other places I would want my money to go.:)
Waterways
12-12-2006, 11:56 PM
This happens to most projects of this scale anywhere in the world. This must be of the highest quality, so if they need more money, give it to them. I can't think of many other places I would want my money to go.:)
I would like to send bulldozers through the whole stadium.
.
I would like to send bulldozers through the whole stadium.
.
An expected comment!
scouserdave
12-13-2006, 01:20 PM
I would like to send bulldozers through the whole stadium.
.
I know what you mean John, but what's done is done. Have you seen the stadum? It's pretty impressive. Let's hope it gets used enough to make a profit.
Waterways
12-13-2006, 01:41 PM
I know what you mean John, but what's done is done. Have you seen the stadum? It's pretty impressive. Let's hope it gets used enough to make a profit.
I hope it fails and they have to demolish it. It should be on wheels then they can tow it to a better location for a stadium.
Louis
12-13-2006, 10:57 PM
what a great headline for NW tonight that would be. get over it
Heathcote aims to give Arena taste to remember (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpooldailypost/news/regionalnews/tm_headline=heathcote-aims-to-give-arena-taste-to-remember%26method=full%26objectid=18267283%26sitei d=50061-name_page.html) - CONCERT-GOERS at Liverpool's new waterfront arena can expect something a little more up-market to eat than the traditional limp burger. more (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpooldailypost/news/regionalnews/tm_headline=heathcote-aims-to-give-arena-taste-to-remember%26method=full%26objectid=18267283%26sitei d=50061-name_page.html)
Paul D
12-23-2006, 09:02 AM
Here's what the apartments which will surround the car park will look like,due on site early 2007.
http://www.christiesestates.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=213&Itemid=71
LIVERPOOL’S new waterfront arena could host concerts with audiences of more than 10,700 if safety chiefs back a move to allow people to stand. more (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpooldailypost/news/regionalnews/tm_headline=standing%2Droom-plan-to-fit-1%2D700-more-into-new-arena%26method=full%26objectid=18333564%26siteid=5 0061-name_page.html)
Paul D
12-27-2006, 04:16 PM
They've been saying for ages now the attendance was 10,124,now they tell us it's 9,000 really but it may be 10,700,it's going to be great don't get me wrong but 12,500 would have been perfect I reckon.
The Teardrop Explodes
12-27-2006, 06:29 PM
They've been saying for ages now the attendance was 10,124,now they tell us it's 9,000 really but it may be 10,700,it's going to be great don't get me wrong but 12,500 would have been perfect I reckon.
Not sure how the 'addition' of 1'700 or 500 or whatever "catapults the Arena into a whole new league." Silly. It was either designed big enough or not.
Paul D
12-28-2006, 05:10 AM
Not sure how the 'addition' of 1'700 or 500 or whatever "catapults the Arena into a whole new league." Silly. It was either designed big enough or not.
No neither am I,Manchesters second biggest indoor arena is bigger than this.:disgust:
Waterways
12-28-2006, 12:04 PM
No neither am I,Manchesters second biggest indoor arena is bigger than this.:disgust:
Yep. It is too small and in the wrong place. It should have been on the quays of Queens Dock on the land side (Dock Rd obliterated at this point) with its own rail station served by the Wapping Tunnel and road via Parliament Street.
Look at the plan below. They are putting the chara-bancs on the river front. Yes, on the riverfront. This poorly conceived abomination is a poorly executed money making racket that will add little value to the city and docks waters.
http://www.christiesestates.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=22
With little thought we could have had everything.
The Teardrop Explodes
12-28-2006, 04:43 PM
I think you'll find there's plenty of room back there to maintain the maintain the walkway and for the for the coaches to be screened by a row of trees or somesuch.
I wouldn't mind an overhead pic to make sure, but I think that plan gives a slightly misleading impression of the amount of space down there.
No neither am I,Manchesters second biggest indoor arena is bigger than this.:disgust:
Not according to its own website, which lists capacity as 9,000 seats.
snappel
01-17-2007, 11:41 PM
Some new pictures taken of the arena. Seems to be progressing, but still no seats put in yet! Managed to find roof access too...
http://tk41.powweb.com/photos/kda/Dsc_0141.jpg
http://tk41.powweb.com/photos/kda/Dsc_0147.jpg
http://tk41.powweb.com/photos/kda/Dsc_0161.jpg
http://tk41.powweb.com/photos/kda/Dsc_0167.jpg
http://tk41.powweb.com/photos/kda/Dsc_0175.jpg
http://tk41.powweb.com/photos/kda/Dsc_0179.jpg
http://tk41.powweb.com/photos/kda/Dsc_0181.jpg
http://tk41.powweb.com/photos/kda/Dsc_0186.jpg
shytalk
01-18-2007, 12:05 AM
Great pics as usual Snappel, take care lah. :037:
....specially in these high winds, pics are fab as usual :handclap:
scouserdave
01-18-2007, 08:51 AM
Snappel, just love all your pics pal!
Thanks
snappel
01-18-2007, 09:02 AM
Cheers guys! Just as we were coming down off the roof, the winds really picked up, so we timed it just about right.
Cheers guys! Just as we were coming down off the roof, the winds really picked up, so we timed it just about right.
timed it? dont pretend you can control the weather :D, nice pics though. You should be extra careful, aren't you worried after hearing the recent news?
snappel
01-19-2007, 10:51 AM
Unless all the city's cranes and high buildings are connected by an elaborate system of pulleys and ropes, I'm fairly confident that no more will fall down!! In fact, the stadium was the backup plan after our crane climbing plans that night were shelved thanks to a padlocked hatch halfway up.
The thing is, nothing is ever going to be 100% safe, it's all about calculating the risk. I think exceptional circumstances were to blame for that crane falling down. The 140m Beetham West crane has taken a battering from the winds, but still stands firm. If another one goes down, then I might start getting worried!
Paul D
01-22-2007, 01:41 PM
Go-ahead for flats scheme
A DEAL to buy land for 429 apartments at Liverpool’s Kings Waterfront development has been reached.
The 50-50 joint venture involving developers David McLean and City Lofts has paid land owner English Partnerships £17.6m for the plot at the south west corner of Kings Dock, next to Queens Dock.
The two partners expect to spend a total of £90m on creating three apartment blocks.
He said he expects their scheme to go on site in August or September this year.
Councillors were shown round for the first time today,with Flo CLucas saying the city should go for the G8 summit. Would be great to raise Liverpool's profile but can't see police putting up with the hassle somehow, Condoleeza Rice's visit caused enough disruption.
http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpoolecho/news/echonews/tm_headline=g8-summit-for-city%2D-go-for-it%2D%26method=full%26objectid=18546479%26siteid=5 0061-name_page.html
snappel
01-29-2007, 08:51 PM
I'm not sure I understand. Are the two separate halves of the arena different things?
I mean, is the stadium not the whole lot - or is one half the stadium and the other this conference centre?
I'm not sure I understand. Are the two separate halves of the arena different things?
I mean, is the stadium not the whole lot - or is one half the stadium and the other this conference centre?
I'm struggling too, but I'm beginning to think the arena and conference centre are exactly the same size, and that the seats are so much more spread out in the conference centre.
scouserdave
01-29-2007, 09:00 PM
Councillors were shown round for the first time today,with Flo CLucas saying the city should go for the G8 summit. Would be great to raise Liverpool's profile but can't see police putting up with the hassle somehow, Condoleeza Rice's visit caused enough disruption.
http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpoolecho/news/echonews/tm_headline=g8-summit-for-city%2D-go-for-it%2D%26method=full%26objectid=18546479%26siteid=5 0061-name_page.html
The Philharmonic used my pics as an "Audio Visual" backdrop when she last visited Liverpool and I'm still getting cowardly abusive anonymous posts. Hilarious, bring 'em on.
Louis
01-29-2007, 10:10 PM
the half closest to the albert dock is the arena, the other half is the conference centre, they will be separated by a glass atrium kind of thing
Tonights Echo claims to have the first inside pictures of the arena, obviously they havent been reading this forum, or dont want to acknowledge that Snappel has been able to get inside already.
A.D.W
02-08-2007, 02:22 PM
Tonights Echo claims to have the first inside pictures of the arena, obviously they havent been reading this forum, or dont want to acknowledge that Snappel has been able to get inside already.
Ha! The Echo is weeks behind.
:)
It's been on the news today, on BBC and ITV. You can see it again at 6 on ITV1 or 6.30 on BBC1.
THE arena development around Liverpool’s Kings Dock will give the city’s economy a cash injection of £51m a year, experts have revealed.
The new Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre, and the surrounding Kings Waterfront developments, are due to open early next year to help celebrate the city’s European Capital of Culture crown.
An estimated:
2,200 full-time (equivalent) jobs will be created by 2012, according to economic impact statistics.
The £146m ACC Liverpool will open in January 2008 in time for the opening ceremony. It has 42 confirmed events in 2008 and beyond, with several organisers booking for three consecutive years.
The arena and convention centre will provide Liverpool with a 10,600-seat arena, a 1,350-seat convention centre, and exhibition space in excess of 7,000 square metres.continues (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpooldailypost/news/regionalnews/tm_headline=bonanza-predicted-from-river%2Dfront-development%26method=full%26objectid=18598052%26si teid=50061-name_page.html)....
10th Feb 2007
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/169/385575481_0020da8704_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/385575481/)
Paul D
02-10-2007, 04:31 PM
11 months until it opens :celb (23): thanks for the photo update.
Here's some more:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/385625003_f9f0ee2775_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/385625003/)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/152/385624893_a6afdf3157_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/385624893/)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/126/385630224_b6f76111f1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/385630224/)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/149/385630416_234d08604e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/385630416/)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/163/385630522_75f09f6e88.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/385630522/)
more here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/sets/72157594528018228/)
Gazzab
02-11-2007, 12:52 AM
Tonights Echo claims to have the first inside pictures of the arena, obviously they havent been reading this forum, or dont want to acknowledge that Snappel has been able to get inside already.
Has Snappel posted any of the inside images on here? If so, what post no. is it?
A.D.W
02-11-2007, 12:56 AM
Has Snappel posted any of the inside images on here? If so, what post no. is it?
You would be looking for post 171 on page 9 of this thread.
Snappel's indoor stadium pictures (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showpost.php?p=34416&postcount=171).
Gazzab
02-11-2007, 01:25 AM
You would be looking for post 171 on page 9 of this thread.
Snappel's indoor stadium pictures (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showpost.php?p=34416&postcount=171).
Cheers AD
snappel
02-12-2007, 01:01 PM
There are more here (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showpost.php?p=22571&postcount=134) and here (http://www.level-two.co.uk/gallery.php?locname=kda) too.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/387996226_985042cf15_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/387996226/)
Gazzab
02-13-2007, 11:11 PM
There are more here (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showpost.php?p=22571&postcount=134) and here (http://www.level-two.co.uk/gallery.php?locname=kda) too.
Cheers Snappel - superb. The Level 2 site has answered my pm re a certain hospital. Cheers :PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Gazzab
02-13-2007, 11:15 PM
Does anyone think that the inside of the roof looks a bit low when over the higher seating.
A few years ago, I took the daughter (honest) to see Blue at the MEN. We were near the top in the upper seats. The sound was really distorted due to being near the ceiling (no where for the sound to go).
Hope the Liverpool Arena doesn't suffer the same problem.
snappel
03-04-2007, 06:31 PM
Photos here from my latest visit, this time including the southern half where the conference centre is being built. Looks like they're building a stage and seating area, plus some other features including two giant turntables for exhibitions and displays. From what I've seen, this is going to be quite a venue when it's complete...
http://tk41.powweb.com/photos/kda2/Dsc_0025.jpg
http://tk41.powweb.com/photos/kda2/Dsc_0027.jpg
http://tk41.powweb.com/photos/kda2/Dsc_0029.jpg
http://tk41.powweb.com/photos/kda2/Dsc_0033.jpg
http://tk41.powweb.com/photos/kda2/Dsc_0035.jpg
http://tk41.powweb.com/photos/kda2/Dsc_0039.jpg
Excellent pictures Snappel, have you noticed the big screen they've put up by the car park to stop people climbing over?
snappel
03-04-2007, 07:49 PM
They're going to have to try a lot harder than that ;)
They're going to have to try a lot harder than that ;)
That's the spirit!
Paul D
03-05-2007, 05:27 AM
fantastic pictures Snappel,thanks for sharing them.:PDT11
WORK has started on almost 100 new apartments at Liverpool’s Kings Waterfront. more (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpoolecho/news/echonews/tm_headline=work-on-kings-flats-begins%26method=full%26objectid=18743800%26siteid= 50061-name_page.html)
snappel
03-14-2007, 09:03 AM
Yes, they were sticking up a new crane there on Saturday...
Does anyone know if we are still bidding to host the MTV Europe music awards?
Does anyone know if we are still bidding to host the MTV Europe music awards?
Yes, but the successful bidder wont be announced till the end of this year.
Yes, but the successful bidder wont be announced till the end of this year.
Thanks!!!:)
Artie Fufkin
03-25-2007, 08:58 PM
Looking at what photos are available of inside the arena I have some concerns 'bout the space for a stage. It looks way too small, hope they know what they're doin.
snappel
03-27-2007, 08:30 PM
Yes, the 'stadium' bit certainly doesn't look very big. No seats yet, but looks like they're still getting the ventilation system sorted...
http://tk41.powweb.com/photos/kda3/kda1.jpg
If a big screen couldn't stop you then what could?:PDT10 :PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Paul D
03-28-2007, 05:39 PM
Yes, the 'stadium' bit certainly doesn't look very big.
It's great for the spectator,has anyone ever sat at the back of the MEN?you might as well not be there.
Paul D
03-28-2007, 05:40 PM
Nurses at arena
HUNDREDS of nurses will come to Liverpool for a conference at the city’s new arena and convention centre.
The Royal College of Nursing will bring 800 delegates to Merseyside for its AGM in October next year.
If the event is a success, bosses could bring the RCN Congress to the city, which would mean 5,000 visitors.
RCN organisers were won over by the new £146m facilities being built on the King's Waterfront.
Brian French, RCN conference and events manager, said: “We're so excited about coming to Liverpool with this event, particularly as the city is celebrating its year as European Capital of Culture.”
^^Is it one huge Hen Night?^^ :unibrow:
LIVERPOOL is to be the first city in the UK to play host to a United States hotel brand. The £18m hotel – due to open in early 2008 – will form part of the Kings Waterfront development, and is designed to attract long- stay guests by combining the comforts of home with the convenience of a hotel. continues (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/thebusinessweek/regionalnews/tm_headline=city-beats-london-to-be-first-with-us-hotel%26method=full%26objectid=18920259%26siteid=5 0061-name_page.html)...
Sgt Punk Pepper
04-18-2007, 05:48 PM
Its always great for Liverpool when we are first to do something etc when its a positive thing of course.I am really worried about the Mann Island project,as i noticed on several Cgi images that it appears to completely ruin views of the three graces,is there any more news on the project?
Its always great for Liverpool when we are first to do something etc when its a positive thing of course.I am really worried about the Mann Island project,as i noticed on several Cgi images that it appears to completely ruin views of the three graces,is there any more news on the project?
Only what u can find here (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showthread.php?t=992&highlight=mann+island)
TAKE a look at Liverpool’s gateway to the biggest and best acts in music - the arena which will see world-class artists flocking to the city for the Capital of Culture year and beyond. more (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpoolecho/news/echonews/tm_headline=taking-centre-stage%2D-city%2D%2D8217%2Ds-new-arena%26method=full%26objectid=18949288%26siteid=5 0061-name_page.html)
Arena Video: Here (http://videos.icnetwork.co.uk/icliverpool/VTS_01_1Lg_Prog001.wmv)
Paul D
04-26-2007, 04:23 PM
It wont be long now I can't wait,there are already 80+ events booked in for next year,I'll be skint when this opens.:rolleyes:
Another Topping Out Ceremony (http://videos.icnetwork.co.uk/icliverpool/acctoppingLg_Prog001.wmv)
snappel
04-30-2007, 08:20 PM
The girl opening the curtain at the end looked enthusiastic didn't she...
Louis
04-30-2007, 11:17 PM
:disgust: incredibly
Paul D
05-08-2007, 01:50 PM
SOME of the music industry’s biggest names will be wooed to perform at a Winter Pops festival in the new Liverpool arena.
The week-long event will run from January 13 next year, the day after the Capital of Culture launch party officially opens the Kings Dock venue.
Promoters are promising to secure a line-up of headlining talent for the winter gigs.
Next year’s Summer Pops will also be held at the 10,600 seater arena.
Bob Prattey, chief executive of the Arena and Conference Centre (ACC) Liverpool, said today: “It’s great to be able to make our first announcement about a major musical event in the arena.
“The Winter Pops will be an entirely new entertainment offering for the city while the Summer Pops, taking place for the first time in this fantastic purpose-built venue, promises to be a very special event.
“We expect today’s announcements to be just the first in a series of exciting developments over coming months about the kind of events ACC Liverpool is bringing to the city.”
The deal to stage the pops events has been struck between promoter CMP and ACC Liverpool.
No public subsidy is involved.
CMP boss Chas Cole said: “We’re delighted to announce the new Winter Pops event which we think will be a major highlight on the city’s entertainment calendar.
“It’s too early to say who will be appearing but we expect to be able to announce one very exciting element of the event very soon.
“January isn’t a traditional touring month in the UK for stars but Liverpool’s Capital of Culture status should help us to attract some great names.
“We’ll begin work on confirming the line-up as soon as this year’s Summer Pops are over.”
Music legends who have previously played at the Summer Pops include the Who, Sir Elton John, Paul Simon and Brian Wilson.
Louis
05-08-2007, 03:00 PM
I would really like to see the arena get John Williams (composer) to do a gig or even at the Philharmonic, id love to see those classic movie soundtracks done here, but i very much doubt he will come here
taffy
06-01-2007, 11:57 AM
It seems the new arena is to be called the " The Liverpool Echo Arena". Can't say I think much of the name !!
http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpoolecho/news/echonews/tm_headline=it--8217-s-the-echo-arena%26method=full%26objectid=19230061%26siteid=5 0061-name_page.html
snappel
06-01-2007, 12:27 PM
I should imagine it's because the Echo are sponsoring it, and having their name in the arena's name is the whole point...
taffy
06-01-2007, 03:21 PM
I should imagine it's because the Echo are sponsoring it, and having their name in the arena's name is the whole point...
Yes I gathered that but it's a bit of a mouthful to say.
Shapers
06-01-2007, 07:02 PM
LIVERPOOL’S stunning new waterfront arena will have a new name later this month ... the Liverpool ECHO Arena.
Our world famous newspaper.....
Already posted (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showthread.php?t=306&page=12) Shapers :PDT11
Shapers
06-01-2007, 07:39 PM
Already posted (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showthread.php?t=306&page=12) Shapers :PDT11
B*gger lol, please delete this topic then Kev. :)
taffy
06-10-2007, 01:35 PM
Building work in progess as viewed from the Mersey
RoddersUK
06-11-2007, 12:48 PM
Front page of this months Building and Engineer magazine.
PhilipG
06-11-2007, 01:45 PM
Front page of this months Building and Engineer magazine.
:disgust:
"Rises from the ashes".
Charming!
RogerRedhat
06-11-2007, 04:39 PM
Front page of this months Building and Engineer magazine.
I can't believe the regeneration goin on in Liverpool. The arena looks ace!
Welcome Roger. It'll be a little easier to get to than the M.E.N. too.
I can't believe the regeneration goin on in Liverpool. The arena looks ace!
Hi Roge :PDT11
RogerRedhat
06-12-2007, 07:52 PM
Hi guys!
I saw a taxi earlier with something about a music revolution on it. Any ideas what it's about? Is it something to do with the arena?
Ross08
06-14-2007, 01:14 AM
Arena & Convention Centre
Photos Taken Today - Not The Best Weather For Taking Photos, But You Can See The Progress
http://www.suburbia.fotopic.net
200 DAYS UNTIL 2008
A.D.W
06-14-2007, 03:51 AM
Not a good day for photos, but yours have come out fine.
Splenid stuff.
:PDT11
18th June 2007 - Various views taken today - Hope u like 'em
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1359/565379668_18ccafe3d9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/565379668/)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1344/565770805_795bd07755.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/565770805/)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1354/565378866_903523e77e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/565378866/)
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http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1245/565769163_9670589adc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/565769163/)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1012/565376946_75382d7a56.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/565376946/)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1026/565766911_8b7b68e643.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/565766911/)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1155/565767639_cd9373525f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/565767639/)
I love the window design.
A.D.W
06-18-2007, 07:24 PM
Dandy pictures, Kev, dandy pictures.
:PDT11
Paul D
06-19-2007, 05:31 AM
I love the window design.
Nice pics Kev,I'd have never noticed that if you hadn't pointed it out.
Paul D
06-22-2007, 03:09 PM
http://www.musicscominghome.co.uk/
I've just seen this on a joe baxi in the gym :PDT_Piratz_26:
Red scouser
06-24-2007, 12:27 PM
The Liverpool Echo arena looks great, can't wait for it to open. And later to have a cold pint at the plaza. :PDT_Aliboronz_24:
14th July 2007
SCROLL ACROSS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1268/806748099_add0f2406e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/806748099/)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1225/807665430_8b72e12de0_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/807665430/)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1110/806842417_940a3341b5_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/806842417/)
Great pics Kev!:handclap: Have they started construction of the apartments around the car park yet?
I saw lots of construction going on and around but nothing recognisable, last time I visited I was told the apartments needed to to be built asap.
doorwaydave
07-16-2007, 09:33 PM
New bridge over the river kwai, only kidding! new bridge linking albert dock to kings dock for vehicles, with arena to the right...
:034:
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb85/doorwaydave/IMG_0026.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb85/doorwaydave/IMG_0029.jpg
Soon to be hotels wrapping around the car park (good idea as the car park isnt as nice as the paradise one!)
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb85/doorwaydave/IMG_0021.jpg
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