Blackpool FC East Stand

The build of the new East Stand at Bloomfield Road
has been completed on schedule. The new stand
has capacity for 5000 spectators and is a much
needed replacement of the clubs previous facility.
    Project Overview
  • Blackpool FC - Demolition and removal of existing standBlackpool FC - Demolition and removal of existing stand
  • Blackpool FC - Ground preparation and excavationBlackpool FC - Ground preparation and excavation
  • Blackpool FC - Ground PreparationBlackpool FC - Ground Preparation
  • Blackpool FC - East StandBlackpool FC - East Stand
  • Blackpool FC - Match DayBlackpool FC - Match Day
    East Stand Images
 

Project Details:

Slick were awarded the contract for Blackpool FC's new East Stand after their successful promotion to the Premiership.

The club required the stand to meet current football regulations regarding the capacity of premier league football grounds.

The strict timescale for the project delivery was a compelling factor in the decision to place the project with the Slick Group as we have an unrivalled reputation in this area.

Several challenges needed to be overcome during the project including the ground level variance of 1.8m and working within a tight site boundary.

  

Once initial plans were finalised the build got underway, starting with the demolition and removal of the clubs' existing seating facility.

After the removal the ground was prepared for the third phase construction of the steelwork stand.

The structural steel is supported on 120 steel piles driven to a depth of 22m and encased in concrete, attached to the piles is the stand frame with 7m legs to the rear and 14m legs at the front (Initial designs had included plans without front support legs but time constraints prohibited the additional work needed).

The stand was erected in 3 weeks, with cladding to the roof and rear elevation.

 

  

Seating was installed for 5070 spectators, 70 press and 32 media positions. A camera platform was also provided.

Final fit-out was completed on schedule and within budget.

The stand is designed to be scalable and future options may include removal of the front support legs and the addition of hospitality and concessions facilities.

The club were extremely pleased with their new stand

 
Specifications:

  • Divisional Involvement: Construction, Manufacturing, Seating and Hospitality.
  • Capacity: 5070 general admission, 70 press and 32 communications positions.
  • Structure: Steel Framework supported on 120 piles driven to a depth of 22m.
  • Seating Structure: Seating Frames mounted onto Aluminium Rakers supported by scaffold system.
  • Additional Facilities: 7m x 3m Camera Platform 12m high at front of stand.
  • Access: Front access/egress only.
  • Scalability: Possible removal of front support legs, potential addition of hospitality and concessions facilities.
  • Timescale: Design and Preparation 3 weeks, Build 5 Weeks.
  • Construction Phases: 4 - Demolition | Ground Preparation | Stand Construction | Final Fit-Out.




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