Wrexham Glyndwr University look to purchase Wrexham Village

[Quay Red]

Originally Posted by WXM76

Or offset with shared facilities? a stand that has lecture room facilities built within it and I assume that part of the conversation regarding the ground in Cardiff would be to also gut the main stand and renovate the interior, therefore producing better internal space and facilities?

Offset with shared facilities?
The club are unlikely to be able to afford a share of the build costs but will be expecting to share the facilities.
If the Uni build it they will hold all the cards, there may even be nothing underneath the stand apart from toilet facilities and catering for us to share.

[Inside Left]

Good move for the Uni if they do build their own accommodation. They would then be in control and possibly relocate other accommodation in their ownership.
Wrexham Village might find themselves under competition for spaces and therefore might feel it best to sell off their flats.
Difficult to understand Wrexham Councils planning position in that they have granted permission for student accommodation all over the town - some of which is now used - lets say - not for students. HMO's and general lets.

[terrytactics]

A few years ago the WST held meetings with a consultant and the Uni about the possibilities of redeveloping the Tech End stand on the same lines as Burnley FC. They have a similar situation with their Uni in that the stands incorporate lecture rooms, community rooms and is a viable venue for concerts etc. Makes sense to do this at the Kop end and also to not lay plans open to all and sundry to then hold them/us to ransom (I just have, sorry).

[Corner Flag]

Originally Posted by WrexhamO

Thanks QR.

The land was listed as "under offer". The news in this thread and over this would would strongly suggest to me that it is Glyndwr with the offer.

I was told that the university had made an offer for the land at the back of the kop including the floodlight area and down to the road including the old turnstile area only. This would now make sense as they have stated that they don't want all of the land leaving the old garage buildings and rear carpark available for Moss to sell separately to someone else ?.

[red under the bed]

Originally Posted by terrytactics

A few years ago the WST held meetings with a consultant and the Uni about the possibilities of redeveloping the Tech End stand on the same lines as Burnley FC. They have a similar situation with their Uni in that the stands incorporate lecture rooms, community rooms and is a viable venue for concerts etc. Makes sense to do this at the Kop end and also to not lay plans open to all and sundry to then hold them/us to ransom (I just have, sorry).

Cardiff City stadium has large open plan rooms that overlook the pitch and are loaned out for training events, business seminars, conferences etc....

[jonesfach]

Originally Posted by Quay Red

Could end up as a good reason to charge more rent if they build a new stand.
Improved facilities etc.

That would mean a new contract.

[eastsussexred]

Originally Posted by Corner Flag

I was told that the university had made an offer for the land at the back of the kop including the floodlight area and down to the road including the old turnstile area only. This would now make sense as they have stated that they don't want all of the land leaving the old garage buildings and rear carpark available for Moss to sell separately to someone else ?.

That would be 1 of the 2 plots that the estate agents had for sale, with the garage site being the most expensive of the 2 as it shared a front on Mold Road.

[pagl]

Good move for GU but club need to be careful and look for some guarantees against the kop development and the future.

[GiggityGiggityGiggityGoo]

Originally Posted by eastsussexred

That would be good WO, and that is what I believe most would want, but the article doesn't seem to suggest this, even though the article and the meetings are meant to be about improving the stadium and safeguarding the kop. The information just relates to GU building more flats and the potential for a museum.
No doubt it will be clarified in time.

Where the Universities current student accommodation is l, it's meant to be getting redeveloped I believe as blocks of student flats ( the building between the roundabout and Tennis Centre), perhaps this is what's causing the confusion?