Casement Park in line for major overhaul - 40,000 all seater Stadium.

[armaghniac]

This can be built in 3 years and used for the 2027 Ulster championship, if they don't abolish that competition just before the stadium built to host it is opened. But they need to confirm the money, close off the legalities and get the diggers in. They might as well start demolition tomorrow, as they have left the stadium in no condition to be used.

[JPGJOHNNYG]

So the green light has been given, cases that have been brought to the courts have been dealt with and funding looks to be mainly sorted, but the place won't be built in time? Its 4.5 years? How long does it take to get going or is this a local government issue that requires them to be in government to get it up and ready?

quick google

On average, professional sports stadiums take between two and three years from start to finish — for example, construction on the Las Vegas Raiders' Allegiant Stadium took 31 months..

Whos doing the construction? Steve Wonder?

Some of the previous redevelopments for the GAA have been very poor, some of the builders seem to be taking the piss because the money involved would have got vastly superior jobs done across the water

[Milltown Row2]

So the green light has been given, cases that have been brought to the courts have been dealt with and funding looks to be mainly sorted, but the place won't be built in time? Its 4.5 years? How long does it take to get going or is this a local government issue that requires them to be in government to get it up and ready?

quick google

On average, professional sports stadiums take between two and three years from start to finish — for example, construction on the Las Vegas Raiders' Allegiant Stadium took 31 months..

Whos doing the construction? Steve Wonder?

Some of the previous redevelopments for the GAA have been very poor, some of the builders seem to be taking the piss because the money involved would have got vastly superior jobs done across the water

Aye but its not just the GAA's money getting ploughed into this one. Few stake holders involved so hopefully the diggers go in soon

[Wildweasel74]

I think you lads haven't dealt with big budget public bodies trying to even get a new school built, total overkill in governance which puts the cost through the roof. Governance wise the time frame between awarding the contract and start date exceeds any good governance in law, and I can't see how's it legal. If a contract was awarded for £77 million, and now I estimate about about £120-130million, The increase in difference is such that it must be retendered. That's basically a law for good governance involving public money. I can't see how this is any difference, and a fast track tendering process is a year alone.

[armaghniac]

Jeffrey is not happy. Quelle surpise.
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/jeffrey-donaldson-raises-big-questions-over-casement-park-funding-and-euro-2028/a942025444.html

[Rossfan]

"Northern Ireland Supporters" are also opposed.
The bigots would prefer to lose the Tourney than see the GAA get anything.

[Wildweasel74]

Here, we have to dealt with that every day, you wouldn't believe the mentality to some elected representatives. Men complaining about the GAA % who let their areas fall away into shit holes. Ballymoney turned into a wasteland and then the same bollix gets in, in every election, you can't beat stupid/bitter.

[red hander]

"Noerther Ireland Supporters" are also opposed.
The bigots would prefer to lose the Toyrney than see the GAA get anything.

The GAA and west Belfast.

[marty34]

Ironic the Jeff is complaining about funding for everything with the DUP holding everybody to ransom in the wee 6.

He says it with a straight face too.

[AustinPowers]

Jeffrey is not happy. Quelle surpise.
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/jeffrey-donaldson-raises-big-questions-over-casement-park-funding-and-euro-2028/a942025444.html

Surely the IFA agreed  in advance with the other FA's  that the only way NI would be  included in the joint bid would  mean that  casement, and not Windsor,  would host games?

Why  did Jeffrey not have a  dig at them?

[marty34]

Jeffrey is not happy. Quelle surpise.
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/jeffrey-donaldson-raises-big-questions-over-casement-park-funding-and-euro-2028/a942025444.html

Surely the IFA agreed  in advance with the other FA's  that the only way NI would be  included in the joint bid would  mean that  casement, and not Windsor,  would host games?

Why  did Jeffrey not have a  dig at them?

The pressure has come on from the no men.

[johnnycool]

Jeffrey is not happy. Quelle surpise.
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/jeffrey-donaldson-raises-big-questions-over-casement-park-funding-and-euro-2028/a942025444.html

Surely the IFA agreed  in advance with the other FA's  that the only way NI would be  included in the joint bid would  mean that  casement, and not Windsor,  would host games?

Why  did Jeffrey not have a  dig at them?

The pressure has come on from the no men.

Themmuns get everything mentality.

The IFA don't own anything, Linfield own Windsor.

[trailer]

Jeffrey is not happy. Quelle surpise.
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/jeffrey-donaldson-raises-big-questions-over-casement-park-funding-and-euro-2028/a942025444.html

Surely the IFA agreed  in advance with the other FA's  that the only way NI would be  included in the joint bid would  mean that  casement, and not Windsor,  would host games?

Why  did Jeffrey not have a  dig at them?

The pressure has come on from the no men.

Themmuns get everything mentality.

The IFA don't own anything, Linfield own Windsor.

Dundonald Ice Bowl - £52m

[RedHand88]

I honestly don't think it will be built in time.

Ack 2 years put a quare hole in it.

Like I said, it's not getting built in time.

https://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2023/10/11/news/jeffrey_donaldson_says_dup_may_seek_to_veto_extra_casement_park_cash-3691238/?param=ds441rif44T

[Milltown Row2]

I honestly don't think it will be built in time.

Ack 2 years put a quare hole in it.

Like I said, it's not getting built in time.

https://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2023/10/11/news/jeffrey_donaldson_says_dup_may_seek_to_veto_extra_casement_park_cash-3691238/?param=ds441rif44T

He's only concerned with whatever wee jamey says and his last legacy among his own. He'll be put in his box

The money won't be coming from Stormont anyways, the place will be built before they go back into government