In September, the Commerce Department declared the Northeast ground fishery a formal disaster, which raised hopes of economic relief that were later dashed in a trimmed-down relief bill for victims of Superstorm Sandy.

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But Ward said there had been no formal offer to him of any ground sharing arrangement.

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"The facts of the matter are that no official or trustee of Pontypridd RFC Ltd has ever received a formal proposal from Mr Samuel in respect of the Sardis Road ground which they could have properly considered, " said Thomas.

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He and Cardiff Council leader Rodney Berman held a formal cutting of the turf ceremony at the site, opposite the club's current Ninian Park ground.

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