Found this on BM
Just had this put through my door
.......................................
I write to invite you, as a neigbour of manchester city football club, to an exhibition which outlines the club's proposed plans for part of the east manchester area.
We are seeking to build an academy - a youth developement and first team training facility - on 80 acres of land in openshaw west,diagonally across ashton new road from the etihad stadium.
this leaflet contains exhibition opening times and dates of drop-in sessions which have been specially designated for local residence. staff will be on hand every day to answer your questions.
this exhibition is part of a wide ranging consultation process and we very much want to hear your views on the proposals. your comments will help shape the final submission we make to manchester city council in the coming months.
if you are unable to attend in person,you can see the exhibition online at
http://www.manchestercityfootballacademy.co.uk.
we will be keeping you informed as our plans evolve ad we hope to see you at the exhibition.
yours sincerely
Garry Cook
..........................................
sorry if already posted, thought it might be of interest
dates
wed, 20th july 3pm-7pm
fri, 22nd july 12pm - 5pm
sat, 23rd july 11am - 3pm
tue, 26th july 12pm - 5pm
thurs, 28th july 3pm - 7pm
prority entry given to local residence on production of this invitation to a member of staff at entrance.
proposals include
new academy for up to 400 young players.
learning facility for 200 academy players
accomodation for 40 academy players
1st team building with changing room,gym,refectory,injury and rehab centre, 32 bedrooms.
8 youth developement football pitches.
7000 capacity football stadium for youth matches and community use.
office space for club employees
media centre
customer service centre
new footbridge linking centre to etihad campus.
up to 5.5 acres of land dedicated to the construction of new community facilities.
planning aplication to be submitted in early september 11