petef
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Post by petef on Oct 11, 2019 17:10:57 GMT
www.devonlive.com/sport/football/football-news/torquay-united-scrap-plans-new-3412818Most of would have read the above article. Surprised to hear no comment on here. We can all speculate as to why he has given up on the project after so much investment in the team and infrastructure but I personally feel a little concerned as to what his future plans may now be. With over £2 million now invested and no doubt debt increasing just to keep the ball rolling he will undoubtedly eventually want to see a return on that investment. The former "tip" at Nightingale Park could possibly be one reason. He is sure to have had surveys and a long list of things to prepare the ground which may be to costly. That along with so many local objections have possibly tipped the balance. Are there other more feasible cost effective sites? Don't get me wrong I love our home at Plainmoor but I am of the opinion that other revenue streams are needed to sustain our modest club, the debt that's increasing by the day to CO and Riviera Stadium Ltd prove that. When and how he and Riviera Stadium Ltd makes their next move - they are bound to at some point - which way will it be?
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Post by plainmoorpete on Oct 11, 2019 20:41:15 GMT
The way I read the situation is that Osborne has given up on Nightingale Park only, not given up on finding a new stadium. I read somewhere that he has been in discussion with both Torbay and Teignbridge councils about finding a suitable site.
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Post by stig123 on Oct 12, 2019 14:43:26 GMT
What about Clennon Valley in Paignton? Although it does get flooded at times.
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rjdgull
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Post by rjdgull on Oct 13, 2019 10:11:48 GMT
link - this has been commented upon in our MP’s weekly update who had taken a keen interest in these developments for the stadium and while all will not agree I think it is a stance that most TUFC supporters would agree with and accept.
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