Capacity, Funding and Timing – answers to key questions about Everton's new Bramley-Moore dock stadium

Everton fans are rightly very excited about the club's proposals at the Bramley-Moore dock stadium.

After months of patient waiting, the fans finally had the chance to experience for the first time a new pitch on the waterfront Thursday after a special event organized for the selected supporters at the Titanic Hotel.

The latest Dan Meis designs earned the architect a standing ovation at night and the projects of The People's Project were completely knocked down, not just by the Blues, but by football fans in general.

So, how will the land be financed? And what will happen to the timeline of Everton after the end of the second stage of the public consultation?

We have collected some of the key questions regarding the proposed Bramley-Moore dock stadium and have answered all of these questions as things stand.

What is the capacity of the stadium?

This issue has been extremely controversial since the club named Bramley-Moore as the site of choice for a new stadium.

Prior to the publication of the drawings Thursday, Everton announced that a proposed land would have an initial capacity of 52,000 people.

This could increase to 62,000 in the future, but additional planning applications would be needed if the Blues ever had to choose this option.

What about the stand at one level?

The southern stand is very impressive, is not it?

Meis desperately wanted to integrate his proximity to the field, as well as the severity and the imposing impossibility of the opposition.

In total, the stand will accommodate 13,000 Evertonians – which will certainly be a daunting prospect for anyone visiting the blue half of Merseyside in the future!

Will there be a safe position?

Yes, the provisions are in place to ensure security if the regulations allow it.

The home end in the south stand and the far section in the north stand will have areas in which railroad seats may be introduced.

This will allow the stage to evolve into the future and provide flexibility and flexibility to those in these areas of the field.

How will it be financed?

The answer to this question is not yet known for the moment.

Everton is currently reviewing a number of funding options for the proposed stadium.

It should be noted that a funding model does not need to be in place for the application of planning to be accepted. The club takes its time to make sure things get done.

How are the transport links?

Everton collaborates with various local authorities and transport organizations – including Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Regional Combined Operators, Merseytravel operators, trains, buses and taxis – to develop the transport strategy for matches .

A shuttle is offered to ensure the connection between the stadium and the city center on match days, while a similar service departing from the Bootle Town Center is also viable.

The frequency of buses near Vauxhall Road and Scotland Road could also be increased to allow more pbadengers to follow these routes.

Sandhills Rail Station is also less than 15 minutes' walk from the stadium, allowing you to enjoy more public transport.

It is proposed to provide coach parking on the street in the northern closed area of ​​Regent Road. Fan coaches could also be installed on Bankfield Lane, Sandhills Lane and Bankhall Lane.

On match days, a limited number of parking spaces at the stadium would be available in the new multi-storey car park. The spaces here would be available for disabled fans as well as for fans who have pre-booked parking permits prior to the match.

At the same time, Liverpool City Council is currently improving hiking and biking trails between downtown and Bootle on Regent Road and Great Howard Street.

These have moved beyond the proposed stage and will provide better facilities for pedestrians and cyclists on match days.

Apart from matches, visitors would be encouraged to use public transport to get to the stadium, but they would also have the option of using the dedicated car parks on the site.

Is the field reserved for football?

Although it is, of course, a football stadium built for this purpose, the field and its surroundings could also be used for other events.

It is proposed to create a multipurpose building with outdoor events, large conferences and small community meetings. The Fan Plaza located outside the stadium could also lend itself to different uses throughout the year.

What is the schedule for the future?

If all goes well and the wind is favorable to Everton, it could be a quick turnaround.

For the moment, the focus is on the second phase of the public consultation, which will continue until August 25. All feedback will be essential to demand planning.

This stage should take place before the end of 2019 and the decision on this request will be taken in 2020.

If Everton's candidacy is approved, the construction of the stadium will take about three years.

One important thing to note here is that the club has had several goals and deadlines to be met in the past in the stadium – and that it has reached them all so far.

Thus, things could all become very exciting in the coming months – and even more than they already are!