The Dome becoming 'The O2' (merged)

mattworld · 25-05-2005, 15:02

That's it really - opens 2007, the marketing hype make it sound quite good, bit of a stupid name though.

http://www.theo2.co.uk

imno12u · 25-05-2005, 22:06

I hate the name. It makes it seem like it's exclusive to O2.
The O2 Centre in Finchley always annoyed me too.

lee18xx · 25-05-2005, 22:24

If its anything like the network then it'll be closed 2008

Karlmcardle · 26-05-2005, 14:55

EE KOO-ELL! so wots the dome (o2 thinggy) all about?

Ak2 · 26-05-2005, 18:39

Had a look at the website but it doesn't really tell you much about whats going on there yet... I'll have to check back there soon.

imno12u · 26-05-2005, 21:08

I think this should be moved to genral discussion as it is quite an interesting topic.

Michael Boot · 26-05-2005, 22:54

According to today's Mirror (26/5/05) the Millennium Dome is to be bought by the O2 phone company and renamed the '02'.
Hang on. Wasn't this white elephant sold in 2003 to Sol Kerzner, the South African businessman behind the Sun City complex? So what happened to that deal, then?
Furthermore. according to the Observer (10/4/05) the building was sold to 'the secretive US tycoon Philip Anschutz'.
What I wish to ask is how many times has the Dome changed hands since being closed in late 2000?
Secondly, how long does the Great British Taxpayer have to keep paying for the bloody thing before soembody actually does something with it?
Is this all hype to make it look as if progress is being made or is there something more sinister going on? After all it has cost at least £1bn apporox already from taxpayers.
Your thoughts, please.....

26-05-2005, 22:56

I just wanted to say that I visited the Dome in 2000 and it was so boring in my opinion!

We ended up just walking round and round and it was hard to believe it cost practially a billion quid!!!

I think they should make it into a huge indoor theme oark with brilliant indoor white-knuckle rides, but also have a section with swimming pool/leisure complex etc and other things to suit all ages.

Mark. · 27-05-2005, 01:19

I thought The Dome was a part of the 2012 Olympic bid - for gymnastics, or something!!

nobbynolan · 27-05-2005, 01:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by potatolegs

I think they should make it into a huge indoor theme oark with brilliant indoor white-knuckle rides, but also have a section with swimming pool/leisure complex etc and other things to suit all ages.

It probably should but it wasn't designed for that purpose so the foundations would probably not be up to it.

The dome is part of the Olympic bid but cant understand how it can be if it is being developed privately as a:
a) business park
b) casino
c) entertainment complex
d) hotel
etc etc

Justin_Time · 27-05-2005, 01:58

Isn't it supposed to be a landmark? How embarassing...

akrigg · 27-05-2005, 10:09

I know that I'm a bit of a lone voice on this one, but I think that the Dome is a superb building and its a shame that its been wasted for so long.

It was the millenium exhibits that were dull - not the dome itself.

I think that it'll make a great concert etc. venue so this news has cheered me up!!

Vanilla Velvet · 27-05-2005, 10:45

I would have liked to have seen the dome turned in to a project similar to the Eden Project but on a bigger scale and to include a variety of Environments not just tropical.

27-05-2005, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Boot

According to today's Mirror (26/5/05) the Millennium Dome is to be bought by the O2 phone company and renamed the '02'.
Hang on. Wasn't this white elephant sold in 2003 to Sol Kerzner, the South African businessman behind the Sun City complex? So what happened to that deal, then?
Furthermore. according to the Observer (10/4/05) the building was sold to 'the secretive US tycoon Philip Anschutz'.
What I wish to ask is how many times has the Dome changed hands since being closed in late 2000?
Secondly, how long does the Great British Taxpayer have to keep paying for the bloody thing before soembody actually does something with it?
Is this all hype to make it look as if progress is being made or is there something more sinister going on? After all it has cost at least £1bn apporox already from taxpayers.
Your thoughts, please.....

Hold the Live 8 concert there!

Michael Boot · 29-05-2005, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob.bobsta

Hold the Live 8 concert there!

Thread killer!

Pretinama · 29-05-2005, 12:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by akrigg

I know that I'm a bit of a lone voice on this one, but I think that the Dome is a superb building and its a shame that its been wasted for so long.

It was the millenium exhibits that were dull - not the dome itself.

I think that it'll make a great concert etc. venue so this news has cheered me up!!

You're not alone. I went there a few times and really liked it. The building, although temporary, is excellent and would make a really good concert venue.

Have a nice day.

Michael Boot · 29-05-2005, 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanilla Velvet

I would have liked to have seen the dome turned in to a project similar to the Eden Project but on a bigger scale and to include a variety of Environments not just tropical.

What do you mean? Something like different zones for different parts of the world, perhaps?

Vanilla Velvet · 29-05-2005, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Boot

What do you mean? Something like different zones for different parts of the world, perhaps?

Sort of. I just thought it would have been interesting to have an area in London were people could see different environments similar to the Eden project or Biosphere 2 in Arizona. It would have also provided education as well as scientific interest.

Michael Boot · 29-05-2005, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanilla Velvet

Sort of. I just thought it would have been interesting to have an area in London were people could see different environments similar to the Eden project or Biosphere 2 in Arizona. It would have also provided education as well as scientific interest.

That's a good idea. But why do you think it's taking SOOOO long to actually put it into some kind of use?
What's going on??????

25-05-2005, 15:02	#1
mattworld Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 701	Millennium Dome becomes 'The O2' That's it really - opens 2007, the marketing hype make it sound quite good, bit of a stupid name though. http://www.theo2.co.uk

26-05-2005, 22:54	#7
Michael Boot Banned User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,764	What's happening with the Dome? According to today's Mirror (26/5/05) the Millennium Dome is to be bought by the O2 phone company and renamed the '02'. Hang on. Wasn't this white elephant sold in 2003 to Sol Kerzner, the South African businessman behind the Sun City complex? So what happened to that deal, then? Furthermore. according to the Observer (10/4/05) the building was sold to 'the secretive US tycoon Philip Anschutz'. What I wish to ask is how many times has the Dome changed hands since being closed in late 2000? Secondly, how long does the Great British Taxpayer have to keep paying for the bloody thing before soembody actually does something with it? Is this all hype to make it look as if progress is being made or is there something more sinister going on? After all it has cost at least £1bn apporox already from taxpayers. Your thoughts, please.....

25-05-2005, 22:06	#2
imno12u Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Posts: 7,080	I hate the name. It makes it seem like it's exclusive to O2. The O2 Centre in Finchley always annoyed me too.

25-05-2005, 22:24	#3
lee18xx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,794	If its anything like the network then it'll be closed 2008

26-05-2005, 14:55	#4
Karlmcardle Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5	EE KOO-ELL! so wots the dome (o2 thinggy) all about?

26-05-2005, 18:39	#5
Ak2 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Norwich Posts: 189	Had a look at the website but it doesn't really tell you much about whats going on there yet... I'll have to check back there soon.

26-05-2005, 21:08	#6
imno12u Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Posts: 7,080	I think this should be moved to genral discussion as it is quite an interesting topic.

26-05-2005, 22:56	#8
potatolegs Posts: n/a	I just wanted to say that I visited the Dome in 2000 and it was so boring in my opinion! We ended up just walking round and round and it was hard to believe it cost practially a billion quid!!! I think they should make it into a huge indoor theme oark with brilliant indoor white-knuckle rides, but also have a section with swimming pool/leisure complex etc and other things to suit all ages.

27-05-2005, 01:19	#9
Mark. Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The dark side of the moon Posts: 51,381	I thought The Dome was a part of the 2012 Olympic bid - for gymnastics, or something!!

27-05-2005, 01:44	#10
nobbynolan Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,824	Quote: Originally Posted by potatolegs I think they should make it into a huge indoor theme oark with brilliant indoor white-knuckle rides, but also have a section with swimming pool/leisure complex etc and other things to suit all ages. It probably should but it wasn't designed for that purpose so the foundations would probably not be up to it. The dome is part of the Olympic bid but cant understand how it can be if it is being developed privately as a: a) business park b) casino c) entertainment complex d) hotel etc etc

27-05-2005, 01:58	#11
Justin_Time Banned User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 118	Isn't it supposed to be a landmark? How embarassing...

27-05-2005, 10:09	#12
akrigg Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London Posts: 4,894	I know that I'm a bit of a lone voice on this one, but I think that the Dome is a superb building and its a shame that its been wasted for so long. It was the millenium exhibits that were dull - not the dome itself. I think that it'll make a great concert etc. venue so this news has cheered me up!!

27-05-2005, 10:45	#13
Vanilla Velvet Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: I have moved Posts: 2,869	I would have liked to have seen the dome turned in to a project similar to the Eden Project but on a bigger scale and to include a variety of Environments not just tropical.

27-05-2005, 10:48	#14
bob.bobsta Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Boot According to today's Mirror (26/5/05) the Millennium Dome is to be bought by the O2 phone company and renamed the '02'. Hang on. Wasn't this white elephant sold in 2003 to Sol Kerzner, the South African businessman behind the Sun City complex? So what happened to that deal, then? Furthermore. according to the Observer (10/4/05) the building was sold to 'the secretive US tycoon Philip Anschutz'. What I wish to ask is how many times has the Dome changed hands since being closed in late 2000? Secondly, how long does the Great British Taxpayer have to keep paying for the bloody thing before soembody actually does something with it? Is this all hype to make it look as if progress is being made or is there something more sinister going on? After all it has cost at least £1bn apporox already from taxpayers. Your thoughts, please..... Hold the Live 8 concert there!

29-05-2005, 11:41	#15
Michael Boot Banned User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,764	Quote: Originally Posted by bob.bobsta Hold the Live 8 concert there! Thread killer!

29-05-2005, 12:09	#16
Pretinama Guest Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,901	Quote: Originally Posted by akrigg I know that I'm a bit of a lone voice on this one, but I think that the Dome is a superb building and its a shame that its been wasted for so long. It was the millenium exhibits that were dull - not the dome itself. I think that it'll make a great concert etc. venue so this news has cheered me up!! You're not alone. I went there a few times and really liked it. The building, although temporary, is excellent and would make a really good concert venue. Have a nice day.

29-05-2005, 13:30	#17
Michael Boot Banned User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,764	Quote: Originally Posted by Vanilla Velvet I would have liked to have seen the dome turned in to a project similar to the Eden Project but on a bigger scale and to include a variety of Environments not just tropical. What do you mean? Something like different zones for different parts of the world, perhaps?

29-05-2005, 16:58	#18
Vanilla Velvet Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: I have moved Posts: 2,869	Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Boot What do you mean? Something like different zones for different parts of the world, perhaps? Sort of. I just thought it would have been interesting to have an area in London were people could see different environments similar to the Eden project or Biosphere 2 in Arizona. It would have also provided education as well as scientific interest.

29-05-2005, 17:10	#19
Michael Boot Banned User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,764	Quote: Originally Posted by Vanilla Velvet Sort of. I just thought it would have been interesting to have an area in London were people could see different environments similar to the Eden project or Biosphere 2 in Arizona. It would have also provided education as well as scientific interest. That's a good idea. But why do you think it's taking SOOOO long to actually put it into some kind of use? What's going on??????

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