Have been refreshing my memory on what was said long ago, before refreshing myself at the pub.
I particularly like the last answer from Brent, where he says the new stadium will be Championship/Premier League standard
And the point where he says ,'We've just formed a committee of Directors, Management and Fans'
Q: The news of this sounds exciting and is very welcome in the eyes of wanting to see Plymouth Argyle move forward and prosper in future, but inevitably generates more questions from supporters who, understandably, want to know more information on what the exact proposals are for a) a new stadium and b) what you have in mind to develop on the car-park ground, to be able to ponder on what would truly benefit our club for the better, in the long run.
When we are hopefully enlightened a bit further, on the above, will the supporters be able to have a say on which option we would prefer to have happen or will the final decision actually be made solely between yourselves/the club?
Would you consider including the kind of things we would like to see within a new stadium, for example, in the design of it, to what we feel would help generate income for our club/will make coming to Home Park a better experience for all? Or do you have this totally planned out without feeling the need to add anything else?
Sue Pollard
A: The hope and expectation is that a new high quality grandstand will be built for the club; the profit-share is merely a fall-back lest this subsequently be proven not to be feasible (we hope and believe that this is unlikely to be the case). The plans are at an early stage. We have just formed a Committee of Directors, management and fans to start developing detailed thoughts. We expect to consult our fans widely and regularly.
Will the grandstand be on PCC land and belong to the football club?
Lloyd
A: It will be on PCC-owned land. PAFC will have a 30-year lease over the football-related parts and a 125-year lease over the other parts included incorporated in the grandstand.
Will be revenue generating to the extent that it could support at least a Championship level club?
Lloyd
A: We believe that with the additional revenue the club should be able to sustain itself at Championship level.
Will be physically separated from any development on the adjacent land? (Had previously expected the stand and hotel to be combined, sharing conference facilities, bars, restaurants, etc..)
Lloyd
A: There is likely to be a small part of the development that crosses the different titles.
Will be joined to the Devonport and Barn Park stands?
Lloyd
A: To be finalised in design.
Will it incorporate all of the offices, box office and shop?
Lloyd
A: Yes, that is planned, plus some food and beverage and conference and banqueting facilities.
Will it have sufficient parking for players, officials, directors, etc..?
Lloyd
A: On Higher Home Park, but not in the grandstand.
Will it be built in the close season to minimise any impact on home games?
Lloyd
A: Unfortunately, the build period for a facility of this scale cannot be built in the close season alone. The programme will, however, be structured so as to minimise disruption as far as is possible.
Also, are there plans to incorporate a memorial garden somewhere within the boundary of the club?
Lloyd
A: At Higher Home Park, yes, but not necessarily on the PCC land.
Very much hope this happens in the very near future as it could provide a tremendous boost to the team, fans and to the wider community. (There is no doubt in my mind that ‘Phase 1’ of the stadium rebuild contributed significantly to our previous rise up the leagues.)
Lloyd
A: I agree.
When you get to the point where you think it is time to sell the football club to another owner, what assets do you hope the football club will have?
Dunlop
A: There are no plans whatsoever to sell, but I would hope a thriving football club in a modern Championship/Premiership Stadium providing additional income...and with the best fans in football!