canary cherub 1 Posted November 17, 2008 According to today''s EEN.Brought forward from 2012/13. The government have talked about investing in infrastructure during the economic downturn so perhaps we''re one of the first beneficiaries. Good news on the face of it, but past experience says believe it when you see it . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soldier on 160 Posted November 17, 2008 Any chance this announcement will help re future investment/takeover? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuckoo in the nest 0 Posted November 17, 2008 any connection to ncfc ?unless it encourages Gloan Roeder to get back to Essex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 2 Posted November 17, 2008 [quote]Any chance this announcement will help re future investment/takeover?Any chance this announcement will help re future investment/takeover?[/quote]It might encourage a developer to consider taking over, and putting a new ground somewhere near the A11 on the south of the city, and selling Carrow Road to turn into flats. Doing something similar made Arsenal a lot of money. But we''re not in London, and times are tight. So probably not then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangible Fixed Assets anyone? 0 Posted November 17, 2008 [quote user="Potless Percy "]According to today''s EEN.Brought forward from 2012/13. The government have talked about investing in infrastructure during the economic downturn so perhaps we''re one of the first beneficiaries. Good news on the face of it, but past experience says believe it when you see it . . .[/quote]1. It was due to start in 2005 (source: Highways Agency website at the time) so its hardly a case of being brought forward!!!2. I think the route has already been planned, so why does it take over a year to decide the contractor? If we are in need of putting money into the economy they should get through the contract award stage quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangible Fixed Assets anyone? 0 Posted November 17, 2008 [quote user="cuckoo in the nest"]any connection to ncfc ?[/quote]It means you can reduce your travelling time to certain away matches by a couple of minutes. Assuming we''re still going to away matches in 2012. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary cherub 1 Posted November 17, 2008 [quote user="Canary Nut"][quote user="Potless Percy "] According to today''s EEN.Brought forward from 2012/13. The government have talked about investing in infrastructure during the economic downturn so perhaps we''re one of the first beneficiaries. Good news on the face of it, but past experience says believe it when you see it . . .[/quote]1. It was due to start in 2005 (source: Highways Agency website at the time) so its hardly a case of being brought forward!!!2. I think the route has already been planned, so why does it take over a year to decide the contractor? If we are in need of putting money into the economy they should get through the contract award stage quickly. [/quote]Put back to 2012/3 then brought forward again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangible Fixed Assets anyone? 0 Posted November 17, 2008 [quote user="Potless Percy "][quote user="Canary Nut"][quote user="Potless Percy "] According to today''s EEN.Brought forward from 2012/13. The government have talked about investing in infrastructure during the economic downturn so perhaps we''re one of the first beneficiaries. Good news on the face of it, but past experience says believe it when you see it . . .[/quote]1. It was due to start in 2005 (source: Highways Agency website at the time) so its hardly a case of being brought forward!!!2. I think the route has already been planned, so why does it take over a year to decide the contractor? If we are in need of putting money into the economy they should get through the contract award stage quickly. [/quote]Put back to 2012/3 then brought forward again? [/quote]Even the planned 2005 start may have been a delay! LOL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky green trainers 0 Posted November 17, 2008 fantastic news - i can hear ole arthur south cheering from his grave now!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
we beat munich in munich 0 Posted November 17, 2008 it will be great when we go to brentford and millwall next season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
