New ground

[kirk]

Hate to mention this and I know you cannot always tell from photos, but it looks like if people are standing by the rail in front of the seated stand, it will limit the view of the first couple of rows..

[BFR]

I'm pretty sure stewards would not allow this Kirk

[Glover]

kirk, on 23 Aug 2016 - 11:58 AM, said:

Hate to mention this and I know you cannot always tell from photos, but it looks like if people are standing by the rail in front of the seated stand, it will limit the view of the first couple of rows..

This area will be Non standing Kirk.

[Guest route104]

Anyone know what the ground capacity will be in Arbour Park

[Matt]

It's 1,950.

[kirk]

This area will be Non standing Kirk.

Wonder why they built the " stand " so close to the ground?

[GlenSTFC]

Eh? Does ground = pitch? ?

[kirk]

Eh? Does ground = pitch?

No I meant why build it so LOW.

[GlenSTFC]

What stand Kirk? All 3 of them? What you wanted all them raised? You're very unclear in what you're stating!

[staines_rebel_Jr]

Assuming Kirk is talking about the stand which currently has seats in it. That stand is actually higher than it looks, the pictures are very deceptive. The seats at the top are about 3 times higher than those at Holloways park.

 

Originally this stand was only meant to be a temporary stand so it was never designed to be raised up. Changing the design would have cost a lot more and taken time.

 

And if it isn't high enough for you then you will just have to wait a few months for the main stand to be completed.

[epicrebel]

What stand Kirk? All 3 of them? What you wanted all them raised? You're very unclear in what you're stating!

"seated stand,"  This sorts of gives it away Glen

[GlenSTFC]

Mark I was referring to Kirk's comment of "Wonder why they built the " stand " so close to the ground?"

[staines_rebel_Jr]

Anyone know what the ground capacity will be in Arbour Park

 

As Matt said the official capacity is 1,950 (other than opening match - 1,500) but their is plenty of space for more seating or stands to increase capacity. Arbour Park is a fair bit bigger than Holloways Park is which apparently has a capacity of 3,500.

[GlenSTFC]

Although not heard officially you'd think the capacity once the main stand is open will be around 3,500. You can't really extend either end, so it's really only the small seated stand that could be replaced by a large full length stand which may boost capacity upto 5,000 if ever required.

[rebelade]

Having just visited the ground, in a work capacity, all I can say is the photos don't do it justice, it is fantastic . There is plenty of room to expand if required. I would say that , while people have asked about specific areas, for the first few games there will be a lot going on untried so there will some teething problems but everything comes to those who wait

[David Carpenter]

The capacity once the main stand is open will be 1950 as per current planning consent.

[GlenSTFC]

But that's obviously not the real capacity. Dave are you aware what needs to happen to realise the full correct figure?

[GlenSTFC]

I'm sure I read/was told both ends hold just under 900, meaning those 2 stands plus all seats once completed will be well over 1,950 not including all the flat standing on two sides. Would be useful to know why it's capped at that figure as imagine we get a big FA Cup 1st round home tie but have to restrict capacity!

[Neil Baker]

I'm sure I read/was told both ends hold just under 900, meaning those 2 stands plus all seats once completed will be well over 1,950 not including all the flat standing on two sides. Would be useful to know why it's capped at that figure as imagine we get a big FA Cup 1st round home tie but have to restrict capacity!

Will be just to do with safety certificates etc, I am sure that if it was needed they could be raised at a later date, however I don't think we will have to worry about that yet.

As people have said there may be lots of teething problems Monday however as the club get used to the stadium the jobs people have to do etc, then they will get better.

We are moving home, imagine how stressful that can mean for you when you have done it privately, try doing it with 1000 plus people....

I have seen a few things about parking etc, well my general opinion about this (and in no way clubs opinion) is whenever I go to a game I don't expect parking to be provided for me, I get places early and get parked as close as I can to the ground, same way I do when I go to Wembley, Wealdstone, Upton Park etc etc... Sometimes it involves a walk, sometimes I get lucky and am close by.

The club are doing everything they can to make it a great experience, there will be plenty of questions about what is happening in the future etc in terms of parking, bars, capacity etc etc, however lets just enjoy the fact that come Monday we will be back playing in Slough, and let the people who are organising get on with it to the best of their capabilities, questions about future plans can surely wait??

Those who don't have the time to volunteer etc that is clearly no problem, as everyone is just as important as each other, however try and do your best to try and entice a few extra friends and family down to the game, every little helps as they say!!! 6 more days!!!

[David Carpenter]

Well stated Neil. The current planning consent capacity is 1950 as per my earlier postings. Any increase in this as you say would need formal approval.