Wasn't going to reply on this thread but as a taster for the open day on 14th December here is a summary
The new facility is being run by the new Charitable trust and all income from Community activities goes to pay for the running of the Hall, staff costs, equipment, maintenance, heating, air conditioning, water etc etc for the benefit of the community, non profit making. The charity pays AFC to lease its hours of use.
On match days and when used by AFC for club activities, AFC receive the income.
The building design was dictated by;
A) The very restricted site
B) The funding available
C) The Planning rules
D) Licensing and Football grant/league rules
E) Matchday suitability/keeping a flaggers terrace
The building has a very Low/Zero carbon design, highly efficient and low running cost and built to last with lots of flexibility built in to allow a very wide range of uses.
Further details of all the building's attributes will be shown and explained at the Open Day on Sunday 14th December 2014 which is a MUST VISIT for any Alty fan as this building is going to move Alty up to the next level long term and will prove a fantastic legacy for the club.