How, if they are really starting demolishing the old stand immediately, are they going to cope with the boxing event?

Surely, they will need all available seating AND the catering and box facilities?

A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers

Same architect?

As I understand it, the later work which would need the stand to be closed will be done in the Summer and might encroach into the first few games of the following season which we will request to be played away from home.

Yep. But fortunately not the same construction company as they went bust and that's why L'pool's stand behind the goal took so long to be finished and Fulham have half their new stand still empty!

Is this really happening at last? There's no update on the club website, which is surprising considering the importance and impact the new stand will have for fans and our club image generally.

Does anyone know more about the status, design (eg has it changed since the original) and development plans they can share with us? Although I can no longer attend matches I remain very interested in all things Palace so, just asking.

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

If it was happening this summer work should have started . As SP said there needs to be some prep work under the stand along with changing rooms being moved to under the Holmesdale .
I cant see them starting it without the funds in place along with extras just in case

Next year , maybe .