This seemed to slip by me, Newport Council have gifted the WRU more land around the stadium (near Maindee school entrance) as a precaution against terrorist attacks, some interesting points in the article:

“The report raised serious security issues for the land in question and is why the Dragons would like the land transferred to them,” said the Newport Council report.

“Having full control and responsibility over the land will reduce the security risk to any events they host, as the report mentioned that an attack could be co-ordinated from the location as potential attackers could congregate in the area.”

“Disposing the land will reduce the risk of an attack and also negate the council’s liability/political position if such an attack happened whilst still in its ownership. This is of great concern given the proximity of Maindee Primary School, the safety of the schoolchildren being paramount.

“The transfer could provide an opportunity for community engagement with the school and the Dragons if the transfer goes ahead."

According to the council, the WRU want to clear the site and erect new fencing, at their own cost, to secure the plot within their boundary. If the site were to ever feature in the WRU’s plans to redevelop Rodney Parade, then the national governing body would have to seek council permission.

The report described the land as an "ideal sized plot to increase commercial ventures and increase the stadium's capacity by building a new stand."


full report: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rug ... s-15042725

Towards the end of the report, reference is made to the possible sale of the land to the W.R.U.rather than the land being gifted.

Confusing?

Cornish Exile wrote:Towards the end of the report, reference is made to the possible sale of the land to the W.R.U.rather than the land being gifted.

Confusing?

Agreed confusing , The report appears to be written by someone who isn't familiar with the area. Plans for redevelopment are being drawn up to redevelop the 'cabbage patch' area, not the area being talked about