The reason for my enquiry is because I think what is happening / not happening could tell us a lot about what is going on behind the scenes at The Valley and Duchatelets possible intentions.
It is not at all likely that work has stopped for the reasons attributed to Katrien Meire. That being that the building work was not stopped only appearing to be while various contractors moved in and out on completion of various stages of the project. Yes there would be various sub contractors but the work would be under the control of the main contractor. This would not include weeks of inactivity while subbies got their acts together. This project would be strictly time controlled for the benefit of both parties with financial implications on both for breach.
If there is nothing going on then RD has instructed the main contractor to halt work. This will not be cheap but perhaps cheaper than spending money on a build that is unlikely to yield a return upon sale ?
SHG, you're right that any ordinary business would get their planning right to ensure there aren't gaps or periods of inactivity.
But then we enter the crazy world of Charlton Athletic, where reality and normal practice becomes suspended or inverted in favour of some "unique" business theme park where the normal rules just don't apply.
The reason for my enquiry is because I think what is happening / not happening could tell us a lot about what is going on behind the scenes at The Valley and Duchatelets possible intentions.
It is not at all likely that work has stopped for the reasons attributed to Katrien Meire. That being that the building work was not stopped only appearing to be while various contractors moved in and out on completion of various stages of the project. Yes there would be various sub contractors but the work would be under the control of the main contractor. This would not include weeks of inactivity while subbies got their acts together. This project would be strictly time controlled for the benefit of both parties with financial implications on both for breach.
If there is nothing going on then RD has instructed the main contractor to halt work. This will not be cheap but perhaps cheaper than spending money on a build that is unlikely to yield a return upon sale ?
We need to dig more on this.
Makes sense SHG, hopefully someone has more knowledge about this.
Anyone know who the main contractors are? Could maybe do some digging on their activities.
SHG, you're right that any ordinary business would get their planning right to ensure there aren't gaps or periods of inactivity.
But then we enter the crazy world of Charlton Athletic, where reality and normal practice becomes suspended or inverted in favour of some "unique" business theme park where the normal rules just don't apply.
This would not be planning by CAFC though. The main contractor would be the overall project manager ensuring that work was completed to the agreed schedules.
Keohane claimed at the end of April (Fans' Forum meeting) that the next stage of the scheme was currently out to tender. I'd imagine works of this scale would have a considerable lead time, especially in the current market, but obviously defer to others who would know about these things.
This is at odds with previous timetable announcements, based on which work on the main building should have started.
Keohane claimed at the end of April (Fans' Forum meeting) that the next stage of the scheme was currently out to tender. I'd imagine works of this scale would have a considerable lead time, especially in the current market, but obviously defer to others who would know about these things.
This is at odds with previous timetable announcements, based on which work on the main building should have started.
Something is very odd with all this. I will find out as much as I can and revert.
Keohane claimed at the end of April (Fans' Forum meeting) that the next stage of the scheme was currently out to tender. I'd imagine works of this scale would have a considerable lead time, especially in the current market, but obviously defer to others who would know about these things.
This is at odds with previous timetable announcements, based on which work on the main building should have started.
This item on the OS from January mobile.cafc.co.uk/news/article/charlton-athletic-youth-development-premier-league-football-league-2925591.aspx#1rrIw6DQ8QV7wmgX.99 implies that the lead contractors and architect were already in place. It is simple to infer from that that contracts must have been signed However, a trawl through various construction news web sites finds no mention of who the builders might be. This seems odd as most contractors would be quick to blow their own trumpet when awarded a quite high value project. It all seems very odd.
Has duch already paid everything upfront for this development?
That would be batshit crazy. Suppose the contractor went bust ?
Duch and Kat merked by cowboy builders
Interesting to know what finances have already been committed to this. So there is a stall to the working progress. At the moment it's a contracted agreement but still technically just a plan.
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Somebody close to SL must know?
It is not at all likely that work has stopped for the reasons attributed to Katrien Meire. That being that the building work was not stopped only appearing to be while various contractors moved in and out on completion of various stages of the project. Yes there would be various sub contractors but the work would be under the control of the main contractor. This would not include weeks of inactivity while subbies got their acts together. This project would be strictly time controlled for the benefit of both parties with financial implications on both for breach.
If there is nothing going on then RD has instructed the main contractor to halt work. This will not be cheap but perhaps cheaper than spending money on a build that is unlikely to yield a return upon sale ?
We need to dig more on this.
But then we enter the crazy world of Charlton Athletic, where reality and normal practice becomes suspended or inverted in favour of some "unique" business theme park where the normal rules just don't apply.
Anyone know who the main contractors are? Could maybe do some digging on their activities.
This "stoppage" will have cost RD money.
Do we know who the main contractor is ?
No, he can't.
Wonder if he is in the market for buying a football club...
This is at odds with previous timetable announcements, based on which work on the main building should have started.
However, a trawl through various construction news web sites finds no mention of who the builders might be. This seems odd as most contractors would be quick to blow their own trumpet when awarded a quite high value project.
It all seems very odd.
Interesting to know what finances have already been committed to this. So there is a stall to the working progress. At the moment it's a contracted agreement but still technically just a plan.