Tatnam Upgrade 2013/2014

[John Anderson]

This post was originally on the main board but it should really be here.

As most of the new buildings are prefabricated and shipped to site there should be little disturbance to match days.


I suspect that a lot of the really disruptive work will happen when we have no home games for a couple of weeks. The ground works for most of the new structures would not take long, based on some of the worK I have had done recently.
The new club house and toilet house are, probably bog standard (sorry) Portacabin type buildings and may take just a few weeks. The stand may take longer it will be made to our requirements.

I am sure Rod Taylor is already tearing out what little hair he has left after the last two upgrades but I am also sure he and the rest of the BoD are on top of things.

Finally, despite having always said that Grade C was the best we could achieve at Tatnam, I am now not convinced. Having reread the regulations it is just possible that with goodwill on all sides, Tatnam could achieve Grade B for Conf South. However it is still my belief that Grade B is a step too far so don't get too excited.

[Bay Dolphin]

As always, that's very helpful John. Thanks.

[dubchek]

On the Poole planning application site the official "APPROVED" notice has been posted today 4/10/2013. Will we now see some of the work commencing?

[John Anderson]

Thanks for that dubchek. I suspect you will start to see things changing soon,

[Bay Dolphin]

According to a tweet on PTFC twitter, the landlord (guess who? That's right, Poole Council!) is holding things up in spite of the planning permission!
How can we fans help?

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This from Borough Of Poole twitter Account; @boroughofpoole: slepe12 @blandfordolphin @pippad12 Thanks for your tweets. Notification of our decision will be sent to pooletownfc later this afternoon.

[Commercial Director]

And they said YES

[Deleted]

I can breathe easy now

[richlufc]

Well done lads and ladettes! this is truly what we have all been waiting for.

[dubchek]

Lets get the party started had a belly full of opposing fans taking the piss out of our facilities on their forums.
Although we are all rightly proud of all that has already been achieved.

[Bay Dolphin]

Oct 22, 2013 20:39:43 GMT @blandforddolphin said:

I can breathe easy now

Me too! As richlufc says, it's what we've been waiting for! Hooray! Can't wait! COYD

[John Anderson]

Just an update. It is reported in the Ohec that the Club have had an inspection done on the ground.
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/10865599.Poole_Town__Ground_inspection_throws_up__no_surprises__for_Dolphins/?ref=eb

This will have shown, as expected that Tatnam is not currently fit for Step 3 or Southern Premier football.

However I suspect that the reason for the inspection was to be sure that the proposed improvements will meet the needs of the FA's Grade C Grading Document.

It is further proof, if any were needed, that the BoD are on top of things. With work due to begin in the new year, it is vital that all required work is completed to the required standard. The report from the inspectors gives a check list that ensures nothing has been missed. Any differences in interpretation between the club and the inspectors can be addressed in good time.

Many clubs fail grading at the end of March with no time do the extra work. Having an inspection prior to work commencing means that there is almost no chance of any nasty surprises.

Well done BoD.

[dubchek]

Waiting for this story to go online but the OHEC don't seem in a rush,so i scanned it on here.
Could only show the text due to download of 1 MB.
Considering all the hassle from the school and Poole Council just to get what we have now,
A permanent home 2500 seated capacity if he pulls this one off then arise Mitchell the magician.

If you log in click on the text becomes full page.

[John Anderson]

Managed to OCR dubchek's scan and is shown below:



>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
EDDIE Mitchell is keen to help
Poole Town put down firm roots
on their own doorstep - by
building them a permanent home
at Tatnam.
Ex-Cherries chairman Mitchell
yesterday concluded a deal to
acquire a two-year option to
purchase a majority shareholding
in the Southern League outfit.
And the Dorset-based property
developer, who sold his stake in
AFC Bournemouth in September,
would almost certainly take a
controlling interest in the club
should he achieve his aim.
Mitchell brokered an agreement
with owners Clive Robbins and
Chris Reeves and immediately
revealed plans to keep the club at
its current base.
The Dolphins, kicked out of
Poole Stadium in 1994, moved to
Tatnam in 2005 after ground-
sharing at Hamworthy and Holt
and are 10 years into a 21-year
lease at the venue.
Mitchell told the Daily Echo:
"We are looking at various
options and I know the club has
been searching high and low for a
number of years. It is not an easy
task and, first and foremost, you
have to look at where we are now.
"Although my preferred choice
would have been Poole Stadium, I
don't think the lease holders are
interested in Poole. I don't think
for one minute that it would be
viable and the figures quoted to a
colleague were unrealistic.
"Staying long term at Tatnam
would be ideal. The pitch is big
enough and there is a lot of
ground around it. I have already
drawn up plans for a 2,500-seater
stadium and we are looking at
different parts of the
infrastructure to go with it.
"Councils everywhere are
realising the importance football
clubs have in the community and
Poole needs a new facility because
not having one has stunted the
club's growth. It would be great to
be able to provide something at
Tatnam so youngsters walking
past could say "when I'm older, I
want to play there".
"We have to aim high. It would
be nice if we could turn it into a
longer-term agreement and offer
some facilities for the school.
"The park-and-ride is close by,
there are lots of car parks in Poole
and Tatnam is not too far to walk
from the centre. It would be
fantastic."
Poole vice-chairman Reeves
confirmed Mitchell had said he
would only exercise the option
once a shareholders' agreement
had been put in place to provide
reassurance that the club would
"continue to be run in the future
in the way it had in the past and
all decisions would be made by
the board of directors".
Reeves added: "I have been very
impressed with Eddie's commit-
ment and enthusiasm and he has
been a breath of fresh air. He is
somebody with influence and the
right experience and is keen to
help our cause."
CONTACT ME
t: 01202 411272
e: neil.perrett@
bournemouthecho.co.uk
twitter: @neilperrettecho

[Bay Dolphin]

Thanks very much JohnA and dubchek for keeping us all up to date and keeping this important issue at the forefront of news on the forum.
COYD

[John Anderson]

I did not want to interrupt the happy thoughts on the main forum so I am posting this here.

With the new drainage trenches and the weather set fair through till Sunday, will the pitch be playable on Tuesday and will it then be able to withstand a moderate downpour?

[dorsetyellow]

Most likely

[charlieforengland]

Walked through Tatnam today. Builders did not exactly seem to be grafting and seems like a mountain to climb in three weeks or so. Hope the Club can do it, after all the work that has been put in over the years. Was told that the School are keen to regain their sports field before too long though, so hope Mr Mitchell can work his magic for you. Maybe will come back at some point, depends...

[John Anderson]

Mar 7, 2014 22:30:28 GMT charlieforengland said:

Walked through Tatnam today. Builders did not exactly seem to be grafting and seems like a mountain to climb in three weeks or so. Hope the Club can do it, after all the work that has been put in over the years. Was told that the School are keen to regain their sports field before too long though, so hope Mr Mitchell can work his magic for you. Maybe will come back at some point, depends...

I am sure that with expanding roles and the change in the junior/senior school switch that the School would like some of the field back. However the club have over half of the 25 year lease on Tatnam remaining.

If the council want it back then a suitable alternative would need to be found.