Zico Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Great updates FF, keep them coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 great to see the shape of the buildings starting to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Follow @oriamscotland for (brief) updates too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 A couple of photos from earlier today. The artificial surface should have been handed over this week, but is two weeks behind schedule so should be handed over in early August. The official Academy matches don't start until the middle of the month so there's no significant impact from the delay. The white surface in the photo below is the "shockpad" that has been partly laid over a gravel base. The shockpad provides a cushioning effect below the artificial grass, which itself will have sand and rubber crumbs mixed in with the "grass" fibres to get the required consistency of performance for the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I played on the new indoor surface last week, really good surface. You have to wear studds on it no trainers allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 However, it is a world class piggery.Almost.....a world class piggery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross21 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 A couple of photos from earlier today. The artificial surface should have been handed over this week, but is two weeks behind schedule so should be handed over in early August. The official Academy matches don't start until the middle of the month so there's no significant impact from the delay. The white surface in the photo below is the "shockpad" that has been partly laid over a gravel base. The shockpad provides a cushioning effect below the artificial grass, which itself will have sand and rubber crumbs mixed in with the "grass" fibres to get the required consistency of performance for the surface. Was driving on the bypass earlier and you can see the structure from there. Quite impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Was driving on the bypass earlier and you can see the structure from there. Quite impressive I'll have to get some updated pics as a lot more of the steel work has gone up and the new artificial surface has been laid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibshater Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 The new surface has been laid but there is still no markings on the pitch, there is also still no railings in place yet around the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 The new surface has been laid but there is are still no markings on the pitch, there is are also still no railings in place yet around the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 The new surface has been laid but there is still no markings on the pitch, there is also still no railings in place yet around the pitch. Do you know where the Academy games are being played at the moment? Hearts U11s/U12s were supposed to be at home to Aberdeen today and the U13s/U14s at home to Hamilton tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylelauren01 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 03/04/05 games are being played at Dalgety Bay Sports Centre on the astro. 03's kick off at 10am tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 03/04/05 games are being played at Dalgety Bay Sports Centre on the astro. 03's kick off at 10am tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibshater Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 The new surface has been laid but there is are still no markings on the pitch, there is are also still no railings in place yet around the pitch. grammur polis agane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibshater Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Do you know where the Academy games are being played at the moment? Hearts U11s/U12s were supposed to be at home to Aberdeen today and the U13s/U14s at home to Hamilton tomorrow. not sure mate, but we are meant to be at home to killie next Sunday. The astro looks about ready other than the pitch markings and the railings reinstalled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Today's photos. The main hall towers over the existing Academy building The major structural steel work is nearing completion Roof panels now being installed on the Multi-Sports Hall The outdoor artificial surface is now in situ, but has still to be lined. Railings being re-erected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Today's photos. The main hall towers over the existing Academy building The major structural steel work is nearing completion Roof panels now being installed on the Multi-Sports Hall The outdoor artificial surface is now in situ, but has still to be lined. Railings being re-erected. Looks fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Flippin' heck, that is colossal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 How long have we got left of the pieman's 25 year deal, or did they terminate the existing deal when we went into administration due them money? Is the current situation known? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 How long have we got left of the pieman's 25 year deal, or did they terminate the existing deal when we went into administration due them money? Is the current situation known? The position has never been made clear by the club. The original 25 year deal should have lasted until 2029. It may be that the "rental" we pay could go up as the facilities improve. In the recent Q&A, Brian Cormack didn't really answer the question either 12. Riccarton Part Two: What is the club?s position within the new National Performance Centre? Will the venue reflect Hearts' presence there in terms of branding and will we still have the same rights to use the facilities on offer? Will it still feel like our day-to-day HQ? I understand that there will be Hearts branding there. The fact that Hearts already had an academy there was seen as a very positive element of the original bid proposal for the NPC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 A couple of photos taken earlier today. I'm sure that the contractors will want the roofing elements to be largely completed before the winter sets in so that they can continue work indoors. The re-laid and re-sown grass pitches also seem to be progressing well and look like they will be ready to play on with another month's growth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Great pictures, thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Played there on Wednesday, that building is huge! I didn't realise the scale of it until Wednesday, we are so lucky to be getting this facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I can see some of this from my office, it must be huge as it is encroaching on my views of the Pentlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I can see it from my front window in Corstorphine. It's massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Torrance Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Great updates FF. Good to see the progress. Big Team Big Roof. Wee Team Wee Trough. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Some new photographs from today The main indoor arena is creating an impact on the landscape. View from the top of Kirkgate above Currie with RBS, the Airport and Forth Bridge in the backgound View across one of the Rugby pitches ...and across the outdoor artificial and enclosed grass pitches Corrugated roofing, glass and end panels going onto the multi sports hall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Some new photographs from today The main indoor arena is creating an impact on the landscape. View from the top of Kirkgate above Currie with RBS, the Airport and Forth Bridge in the backgound Never mind the national performance centre. That is a fantastic photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Wow that's just incredible, I know it's not ours but proud all the same and about time Scotland had facilities like this. I remember the original specs posted on here and really had no idea of the scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Some new photographs from today The main indoor arena is creating an impact on the landscape. View from the top of Kirkgate above Currie with RBS, the Airport and Forth Bridge in the backgound Never mind the national performance centre. That is a fantastic photo! It is! Just as well I'm not one afflicted by homesickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Aerial picture from Oriam shows both the main football arenal and the multi sports hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Some new photographs from today The main indoor arena is creating an impact on the landscape. View from the top of Kirkgate above Currie with RBS, the Airport and Forth Bridge in the backgound View across one of the Rugby pitches ...and across the outdoor artificial and enclosed grass pitches Corrugated roofing, glass and end panels going onto the multi sports hall Perfect for hoofball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Looks great. Scottish football being dragged into the 21st century and Hearts are to the fore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Hearts Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Perfect for hoofball. Nah, roof's not high enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 When you think about where we were as a club just 18 short months ago, it's hard to believe how well it's gone since then- how lucky are we to be the professional club that gets to be based at this magnificent facility? It's got to be a huge draw for recruiting players in the future too, exciting times ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Hearts Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 When you think about where we were as a club just 18 short months ago, it's hard to believe how well it's gone since then- how lucky are we to be the professional club that gets to be based at this magnificent facility? It's got to be a huge draw for recruiting players in the future too, exciting times ahead! Absolutely spot on. Fantastic facilities in a great location. Everything is moving in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Just a heads-up folks. There's a piece about the new centre tonight on STV news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Did people see its to be called ORIAM Oriam "a great hunter or "son of light"...name of a constellation" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 Did people see its to be called ORIAM Oriam "a great hunter or "son of light"...name of a constellation" "Orion" is the hunter or constellation "Oriam" is simply "I am Gold" or Gaelic for Gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 "Orion" is the hunter or constellation "Oriam" is simply "I am Gold" or Gaelic for Gold It's not a great name, puts me in mind of the failure that was Consignia. Fortunately the quality of facilities should mean that it won't matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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