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

[Milltown Row2]

I would give this a cautious welcome, still no word of financial shortfall being bridged.

And is they work related to the planning permission expiring in July ?

It's just ground work, no building work, so I wouldn't be so sure just yet

[JoG2]

Hallelujah!

Residents living close to the derelict site have been advised in a letter from Ulster GAA that "enabling works for the stadium redevelopment" will begin from next Monday, January 26.

The work is set to last for 12 weeks.


"Initial works will involve site preparations, followed by site clearance and the demolition of existing structures within the stadium's boundary, including the old stand," the letter states.

Never in doubt!

[Milltown Row2]

If only to see onion head blow a gasket on social media it's worth it

[Rossfan]

I would give this a cautious welcome, still no word of financial shortfall being bridged.

And is they work related to the planning permission expiring in July ?

It's just ground work, no building work, so I wouldn't be so sure just yet

The old stuff has to be cleared otherwise no work can ever be done

[Milltown Row2]

I would give this a cautious welcome, still no word of financial shortfall being bridged.

And is they work related to the planning permission expiring in July ?

It's just ground work, no building work, so I wouldn't be so sure just yet

The old stuff has to be cleared otherwise no work can ever be done

I get that but we've been given plenty false dawns so excuse my pessimism

[93-DY-SAM]

I would give this a cautious welcome, still no word of financial shortfall being bridged.

And is they work related to the planning permission expiring in July ?

It's just ground work, no building work, so I wouldn't be so sure just yet

The old stuff has to be cleared otherwise no work can ever be done

I get that but we've been given plenty false dawns so excuse my pessimism

Yes, this is the Ulster Council we are talking about here after all.

[Baile Brigín 2]

Hallelujah!

Residents living close to the derelict site have been advised in a letter from Ulster GAA that "enabling works for the stadium redevelopment" will begin from next Monday, January 26.

The work is set to last for 12 weeks.


"Initial works will involve site preparations, followed by site clearance and the demolition of existing structures within the stadium's boundary, including the old stand," the letter states.

This is just demolition. Even the Ulster Council can't balls that up

[Hereiam]

There will only be minor works done to secure the planning permission, I have a feeling this will rumble on for another few years yet.

[RadioGAAGAA]

This is just demolition. Even the Ulster Council can't balls that up

For real? For example:

"We discovered undisclosed and unexpected Asbestos in the roof of the old stand. We now have to stop and reappraise how we perform the demolition in line with Health & Safety guidance.

[Milltown Row2]

This is just demolition. Even the Ulster Council can't balls that up

For real? For example:

"We discovered undisclosed and unexpected Asbestos in the roof of the old stand. We now have to stop and reappraise how we perform the demolition in line with Health & Safety guidance.

With the age of that building, it was always going to have that

[RadioGAAGAA]

With the age of that building, it was always going to have that

I wholly expect it does and that may have been part of the reason it was shut so quick.

Now - if that is the case - I'd like to think the contractors are entirely aware!

Hopefully there has been no wink-wink nudge-nudge bullshit that then falls apart in the cold light of day.

[Baile Brigín 2]

This is just demolition. Even the Ulster Council can't balls that up

For real? For example:

"We discovered undisclosed and unexpected Asbestos in the roof of the old stand. We now have to stop and reappraise how we perform the demolition in line with Health & Safety guidance.

I spoke too soon...

[Wildweasel74]

An Asbestos check the first thing you do. It been fair possible Asbestos was there.

[93-DY-SAM]

Not a problem lads Sure there is a bonfire site down the road that takes asbestos.

[tiempo]

Fact check, they only take good quality prawhestant asbestos down the road not that oul caflick muck