Replying To winatallcost: "Any update on plans to start redevelopment by end of year after completion of club championships. After announcement in July, the expectation was for tender award within a couple of months. Wonder is this all on track and if construction is to start, do we expect Meath's home league games to be in Croke Park as also mentioned a few months ago?"
According to LMFM today Sisk are the preferred contractor and hope to be on site by November, might have more detail at County Board meeting next week
Replying To Lonetone: "I've been following the subject of PT redevelopment over the past 10 years and it's disappointing that the original proper development is now pie in the sky. The original plan was to realign the pitch and for stand and terrace developments on all four sides. The current proposal is a far cry from this. I appreciate that the Terrace is still fit for purpose but it is 37 years in existence and somewhat dated. Covering the Terrace is probably a non runner. The town end is very sparse and has very little scope for improvement due to its proximity to the O'Mahoneys building. Since the green light for the redevelopment was announced no detail has been given for development of the O'Mahoneys or Hospital ends. Maybe I'm expecting too much too soon but I fear that in the future we will look back on this as a lost opportunity to build a decent home for Meath football and hurling."
"Covering the Terrace is probably a non runner". On Saturday I was talking to a man in PT about the updating of PT and he was involved in the refurbishment of the terrace in 1988 and he claims that the footings, steel etc for covering part of the terrace were poured during that refurbishment. Presuming that such drawings, certs etc are still available.