Posted By Richard Webber Did I hear the news correctly this evening ? Did they tell us that a Football stadium was being developed close to a chemical plant which produces/utilizes significant quantities of ........something (Chlorine ?). And that as a result the Club has been obliged to design chemical shelters within the football ground in case of accidental release ?. It sounds implausible, but could be an interesting subject for a design risk assessment exercise ! "Planning supervision, Anyone?" Richard

Posted By Andy Petrie Would that be the Riverside stadium perchance? There is no way that a stadium can provide chemical shelters for 30,000+. You simply have to rely on the fact that the chemical works is managed correctly (i.e. COMAH etc.) With regards to your example, a release from the nearby chemical works is going to be of such a magnitude that 'filling in the corners' would provide little, if any protection.

Posted By Mark J. Jones I hope I am allowed a rather flippant response on a Friday afternoon: Crowds will not be a significant issue if it involves West Ham United! The changing room would be an ideal chemical shelter.

Posted By Garry Campbell Could be the new stadium currently being built by Falkirk Football Club, between Falkirk and Grangemouth. Apparently, the site of the new stadium is in the "blast zone" of Avecia? Sygenta? Zeneca? or whatever they call the old ICI now. Really has not been a good year for Falkirk FC, first they are refused entry to the Scottish Premier League because they do not have a 10,000 all seater stadium and then it is decided to build the new stadium in an area which is likely to be taken out if something goes wrong at Avecia? Syng... etc....etc...