Second Disabled Platform

[Vambo]

Originally Posted by Corner Flag

Are you now the official speaker for the WAFC board ?

I've been called Lots worse, but it was a simple enough question.
I have already said I know nothing about this project, but I do know a bit about construction and things rarely happen quickly.
Last update 2 months ago seems fair, but I appreciate if you've already been waiting 18 months the continual delays are difficult to understand.

[Welsh Kiwi]

The DSA is perhaps the only thing we can all feel proud of.

But we will still need a successful football club as the fans using the platform want to see us win not lose.

I have felt really saddened by how long this project has been rolling. Something that was mandated by the fans democratically but then seemed to hit all sorts of obstacles and delays with ulterior motives. It reminded me of Brexit weirdly. Although personally I love being in Europe and supporting the DSA.

I can only hope and dream we will see that 2nd platform built and those fans using it, cheering us on to promotion.

[Quay Red]

Originally Posted by Welsh Kiwi

The DSA is perhaps the only thing we can all feel proud of.

But we will still need a successful football club as the fans using the platform want to see us win not lose.

I have felt really saddened by how long this project has been rolling. Something that was mandated by the fans democratically but then seemed to hit all sorts of obstacles and delays with ulterior motives. It reminded me of Brexit weirdly. Although personally I love being in Europe and supporting the DSA.

I can only hope and dream we will see that 2nd platform built and those fans using it, cheering us on to promotion.

Having challenged the board about the delay at the last AGM. I was contacted by Phil Salmon and took the opportunity to see what the proposals were. Location, access etc.
I expressed a view to Phil and a DSA member that the proposals were less than satisfactory but was advised that Building Control had made positive noises prior to submitting the proposals.
I was particularly concerned that the access ramps ( that existed) fell below accepted standards and could be an issue. Construction of a new ramp would be costly and awkward due to the width and length required to meet the relevant standards. Unless the access and egress meets the standards, the club is wide open to a claim in the event of an accident. This could be what's stalling matters but lack of transparency leaves us all speculating, sometimes wildly.
What appeared to be a simple matter has evolved into a nightmare for all parties.

[dlrwrexham]

Originally Posted by Quay Red

Having challenged the board about the delay at the last AGM. I was contacted by Phil Salmon and took the opportunity to see what the proposals were. Location, access etc.
I expressed a view to Phil and a DSA member that the proposals were less than satisfactory but was advised that Building Control had made positive noises prior to submitting the proposals.
I was particularly concerned that the access ramps ( that existed) fell below accepted standards and could be an issue. Construction of a new ramp would be costly and awkward due to the width and length required to meet the relevant standards. Unless the access and egress meets the standards, the club is wide open to a claim in the event of an accident. This could be what's stalling matters but lack of transparency leaves us all speculating, sometimes wildly.
What appeared to be a simple matter has evolved into a nightmare for all parties.

Your honest, independent view is much appreciated.

[andy buckley]

Man utd have just announced they are doubling the number of disabled seating available at Old Trafford to 278 at a cost of 11 million.

[Welsh Kiwi]

Thanks Quay Red.

I suggested to the club that Brian Lloyd as our ex goalkeeper and later career as a talented architect could be a great person to help give advice to the focus group.

I spoke to Brian who I have known for over 40 years and he said he would be willing to help.

But a club director wrote to me and said it was all under control and under the stewardship of Phil. He also suggested I was interfering, had no authority to make such suggestions and my actions had created a potential embarrassment for the club. All of which fairly stunned me.

So I just left it there.

[Haruki]

Originally Posted by Welsh Kiwi

Thanks Quay Red.

I suggested to the club that Brian Lloyd as our ex goalkeeper and later career as a talented architect could be a great person to help give advice to the focus group.

I spoke to Brian who I have known for over 40 years and he said he would be willing to help.

But a club director wrote to me and said it was all under control and under the stewardship of Phil. He also suggested I was interfering, had no authority to make such suggestions and my actions had created a potential embarrassment for the club. All of which fairly stunned me.

So I just left it there.

The tone of that email has John Mills written all over it

[Percy Sugden]

Originally Posted by Welsh Kiwi

Thanks Quay Red.

I suggested to the club that Brian Lloyd as our ex goalkeeper and later career as a talented architect could be a great person to help give advice to the focus group.

I spoke to Brian who I have known for over 40 years and he said he would be willing to help.

But a club director wrote to me and said it was all under control and under the stewardship of Phil. He also suggested I was interfering, had no authority to make such suggestions and my actions had created a potential embarrassment for the club. All of which fairly stunned me.

So I just left it there.

I hope it turns out better than “Jonesy’s bar”!!!!

[leftfoot]

Originally Posted by Welsh Kiwi

Thanks Quay Red.

I suggested to the club that Brian Lloyd as our ex goalkeeper and later career as a talented architect could be a great person to help give advice to the focus group.

I spoke to Brian who I have known for over 40 years and he said he would be willing to help.

But a club director wrote to me and said it was all under control and under the stewardship of Phil. He also suggested I was interfering, had no authority to make such suggestions and my actions had created a potential embarrassment for the club. All of which fairly stunned me.

So I just left it there.

Wow! Hard to believe - not!