General 19/09/2023 - OCC Cabinet Meeting

[chuckbert]

I know the environmental requirements may be tough to achieve, but I think it's the right way forward. We need to be exemplary.

 

[Common Villager]

Can someone confirm that the council actually stipulated that the club would need to provide a fully costed net-zero carbon plan? That would make the stadium not just 'environmentally friendly', but probably the most climate friendly stadium worldwide? That is a hell of a challenge.

The only stadium that I can find that comes close to net zero carbon is the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle (https://climatepledgearena.com/), which cost over $1bn to renovate.

I've got to be an honest I'm quite concerned that the council have - perhaps inadvertently- set the club an almost impossible target to meet?

Sorry to keep banging this drum but I do think it is quite concerning that the council threw this in at the last minute. The club had previously targeted a 'drive towards NET Carbon Zero', but producing a fully costed NET Zero Carbon plan is quite a big jump further forward (honestly I'm not even sure it's something that is achievable for a football stadium).

 

[Leysboy]

A nice early Birthday present, as it’s my B’day tomorrow. Got exactly what I wanted!!

 

[OUFCwaffle]

Bring on 9th October for the plans!

 

[Foley]

I know the environmental requirements may be tough to achieve, but I think it's the right way forward. We need to be exemplary.

Ironically, the local green party will be able to use our ground as an example of what can be done throughout the Country.
If only they had engaged positively

 

[windmill]

Just done the maths. Only another 70 league matches trudging up and down Knights Road.
PS. Add on FA Cup to that figure.......counting down as from Saturday.

 

[brightonyellow]

Fantastic news - anyone know next steps/dates for planning submission?

 

[Carpy]

Now we officially enter the planning stage, please use this thread: https://yellowsforum.co.uk/threads/new-stadium-plans-the-triangle-planning-stage.9861/

Can't wait for our NIMBY friends to come and read it