AN APPLICATION FOR planning permission for the redevelopment of the RDS Angelsea Stand has been submitted today.
Home of Leinster Rugby, the €26 million makeover will improve facilities at the ground and increase the capacity from 18,500 to 21,000, according to a statement released this afternoon.
That is 4,000 less than the original figure of 25,000 quoted when details were unveiled back in January 2015.
Grimshaw/Newenham Mulligan Architects is the consortium that won the international the design competition, and it has been working alongside the RDS, Leinster and the Dublin Horse Show “to develop the detail of the initial design concept” for the Main Arena.
Work had been expected to begin in April 2016 at the earliest.
“Designing a stadium to meet the unique design requirements of the RDS Main Arena is a complex and challenging task,” said Michael Duffy, CEO of the RDS.
We have today submitted a planning application for a redeveloped Anglesea Stand which will create a top class experience for visitors and positively impact on the Dublin Horse Show, Leinster Rugby and any other events held in the Main Arena.”
Mick Dawson, CEO of Leinster Rugby added: “This has taken a huge amount of work from all concerned and the RDS have gone about it the right way.
“It is great to be able to take that next step. It is welcome news for all involved with Leinster Rugby but in particular for our season ticket holders who continue to support us in great numbers but are eager to see how this all develops.
“I think this is a very positive step as we look towards developing the RDS Arena into the best in class offering that we all know it can be.”
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More dropped points and another poor display at home. More important game in midweek though.
@Ciaran Rice: roberts came off ?what was it ? We had alot of kids playin i wouldnt worry about it
@ryan o sullivan: looks like a hamstring strain!
@ryan o sullivan: looked like a hamstring. Probably just tweaked it. Forrest would be playing against Bayern anyway so not too much of a worry.
@Ciaran Rice: I was at the game, he tweaked it during a tackle, came off straight away. The way he was walking after it there’s no way he’ll make Tuesday night..
@Ciaran Rice: ah fuk the hammer is a bolex,id love to see paddy playing in behind the mousa or griffs hes got that wez hoolahan brain and touch . Bring on bayern and a special night hail hail
Let’s not get complacent , let’s get back to our passing game and up the pace ! Have to be winning these games! Motherwell are another bogey side for Celtic although we beat them recent times .have to stay focused