Theory; Stadium delay due to FAA

[SteezyEndo]

https://www.google.com/amp/theramsw...all-inglewood-stadium-delay-faa-approval/amp/

Makes total sense. I cannot prnt scrn on my phone of the google map overview of where the stadium will be built, and where the LOS of the LAX runways on the North side are situated. This is going to cause disruption and it is possible the FAA will get involved, i knew something was wrong when the rain excuse was brought up. This theory is even more plausible, and whoever decided to erect a stadium that is going to be taller than Hollywood park in that area needs to be fired immediately.

History: This plot of land was purchased in the late 1920's, in 1930 it was considered an airfield, obviously relatively small at this time. Hollywood park was built in 1938. In 1941 Los Angeles Airport was named. In 1949 Los Angeles International Airport was named.

Obviously bigger now than before. Point is whoever this genius is failed to historically look at facts and failed miserably in mathematics.

 

[FaulkSF]

I wouldn't read too far into this rumor. They can either get a flashing beacon at the top of the stadium or the FAA would have been consulted during environmental review prior to construction.

I work in a construction industry, and that's part of the typical process. Unless someone didn't follow the process...

 

[RamBall]

It was reported some time ago that the FAA approved the construction. My guess is that Ramswire is a team specific bleacher report type of media. I am sure that with Stan's experience as a real estate developer he made sure that all the proper procedures were followed. Not to mention the NFL would not have approved a relocation to a site prior to getting FAA approval for said site.

 

[bubbaramfan]

Complete BS. My brother in law is an air traffic controller at LAX. I asked him when this came up last year. Aircraft are between 700 and 1000 feet elevation when they fly over the construction site, not even close to interfering with Loran Guidence or Radar. Whoever is posting this has no connection to the FAA, and they have already approved the constructions plans. The FAA folks who work at LAX and are Rams Fans find this kind of stuff amusing. They could have built the Stadium 250 foot high and it still wouldn't have been an issue.

The record rain came at a time when they were still excavating the hole, and all the runoff from blocks around filled the field to a depth of 15 feet.
The time it will take to pump it out, an then dry out is the reason for the delay.

 

[SteezyEndo]

Yeah, I may be overlooking it. I hardly believe that rain was the cause for a delay though.

 

[RamBall]

Yeah, I may be overlooking it. I hardly believe that rain was the cause for a delay though.

We did have record rainfall this winter and spring and I'm sure that the 15 ft of water made it impossible to do anything. The rain did not cause a full 1 yr delay, but as KD stated, it just makes sense to push back the opening of the new statdium til 2019, instead of trying to rush and get it completed for the 2018 season.

 

[bubbaramfan]

I'm only posting on the FAA thing because I have first hand info. The FAA has nothing to do with the construction delay.

 

[LACHAMP46]

I think the projects completion date was a little too aggressive. Once they figured that, I bet they just decided to take a lil more time....Measure twice, cut once type of thingy.....

 

[FaulkSF]

Yeah, I may be overlooking it. I hardly believe that rain was the cause for a delay though.

It depends. Ramball's explanation is likely correct that tried to hurry it in, but there's all sorts of complications when dealing with structures.

1) Heavy/record rainfall may not have been accounted for in design.
2) Trenches that were dug to support load bearing structures may have been disturbed. Could easily lead to stress fractures and/or shifting of earth, which would lead to structural failures. In fact, it may have caused a new survey or reassessment.

Overall though, it's probably best. Contractors won't have to rush and more time will lead to a better design and craftsmanship.

 

[bluecoconuts]

I wouldn't read into that, I've been to the stadium, I'm actually by there somewhat often (once a month) due to work, and there's no concern, they're still high up, and you don't have issues with noise (a mile down the street there's significantly more noise as the planes are much closer to the ground)... There was a LOT of water in that ditch, and it wasn't evaporating quickly, the delay makes sense since they were already pressed for time (it was scheduled to finish about a month before the preseason I believe) this allows them to take their time instead of rush it, and have some time between completion.

FAA cleared the stadium already, this is just trying to find a story where there isn't one.

 

[RhodyRams]

Yeah, I may be overlooking it. I hardly believe that rain was the cause for a delay though.

ever try digging a hole at the beach and have the tide come in and fill it up again?

 

[SteezyEndo]

ever try digging a hole at the beach and have the tide come in and fill it up again?

Thats consistant though. Its not like so cal is a rainforest. Worse rains we had was 1997-1998 El Nino.

 

[bubbaramfan]

Some folks aren't getting it. Its not the amount or "inches" of rain we got, it's that the rain from all around the project drained into the hole and ditches. just bad timing.

 

[1maGoh]

And the delay only has to actually affect the first home game for it to be pushed back a whole season. There's no way they will play one game in the Colosseum and 7 in the new stadium. That might even be true of pre season. Maybe it's only a 3 month delay, but that takes it into the season so it's a whole season push back.

 

[Ram Pat]

Some folks aren't getting it. Its not the amount or "inches" of rain we got, it's that the rain from all around the project drained into the hole and ditches. just bad timing.

hopefully that draining into hole gave insight on how to deal with the water on the field the next big rain year......if ever

 

[rdlkgliders]

This is L.A light drizzle extends a 30 min drive by 20 min. The rain being the cause is certainly plausible especially if the deadlines were very tight.

 

[bluecoconuts]

hopefully that draining into hole gave insight on how to deal with the water on the field the next big rain year......if ever

They'll have drainage systems in place long before then.

 

[Ram Pat]

They'll have drainage systems in place long before then.

yeah , just adding to Steazy paranoia

 

[RamsSince1969]

Complete BS. My brother in law is an air traffic controller at LAX. I asked him when this came up last year. Aircraft are between 700 and 1000 feet elevation when they fly over the construction site, not even close to interfering with Loran Guidence or Radar. Whoever is posting this has no connection to the FAA, and they have already approved the constructions plans. The FAA folks who work at LAX and are Rams Fans find this kind of stuff amusing. They could have built the Stadium 250 foot high and it still wouldn't have been an issue.

The record rain came at a time when they were still excavating the hole, and all the runoff from blocks around filled the field to a depth of 15 feet.
The time it will take to pump it out, an then dry out is the reason for the delay.

Compaction compaction compaction! Wet soil is a huge problem. I believe it when they say rain delay. I knew of a neighbor that had a leaking swimming pool. The leak was seeping into a vacant lot next door. When the vacant lot sold and began construction, they found the wet soil and it turned into a lawsuit as the soil wouldn't compact.

 

[IowaRam]

My theory

2019 was an overly optimist date and was never going to happen to begin with