pessimistic_pete 2 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Hillsborough Stadium is to undergo a £22m redevelopment, Sheffield Wednesday have announced. The revamp includes increasing the ground's capacity from 39,000 to 45,000, and a new roof structure for the Kop and West stands. The club said it hoped Hillsborough would be chosen by the FA as a potential host venue for England's World Cup 2018 bid. Work is expected to be completed by the end of 2013. Sheffield Wednesday said improving the "matchday experience" for its supporters was at the heart of the redevelopment. Other plans include an extension of the North Stand to create an education facility and 17 new executive boxes. An outline planning application has been presented to Sheffield City Council. 'Right approach' Funding for the redevelopment is expected to come from club revenue and government grants. A Sheffield Wednesday spokesman said the club believed the overhaul would make Hillsborough an "impressive venue" and strengthen Sheffield's case to be chosen as a candidate host city for England's World Cup 2018 bid. Club chairman Lee Strafford, said: "All fans would agree that Hillsborough is in need of investment and we are happy to present plans that will improve the fan experience, boost the club's revenue capabilities and also strengthen our ties with the local community. "I want to see us hosting schools, adult learning groups and other community organisations all year round. "I believe this is the right approach to achieving long-term success, both on and off the field." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/south_y...ire/8208858.stm looks good for the money they want to spend on the ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 The revamp includes increasing the ground's capacity from 39,000 to 45,000, and a new roof structure for the Kop and West stands. Sheffield Wednesday said improving the "matchday experience" for its supporters was at the heart of the redevelopment. They only get around 25k-30k for each home game. Wouldn't m e much of a "match day experience" if there's 20k seats empty. I thought they were skint as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pessimistic_pete 2 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 im guessing there getting money to make their stadium look nice for the world cup bid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingkipper 4 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Good to see they aren't touching the Archibald Leitch pitched roof. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassyno1 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 All looks very nice. But what they really need is a learning zone. Also, shame the picture fifth down has 'nationwide' the wrong way round (on the roof on the left) Can you imagine the discussion with the builders - "well that's the way it looked on the pictures you sent us, Mr architect" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrewsburyowl 47 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 The revamp includes increasing the ground's capacity from 39,000 to 45,000, and a new roof structure for the Kop and West stands. Sheffield Wednesday said improving the "matchday experience" for its supporters was at the heart of the redevelopment. They only get around 25k-30k for each home game. Wouldn't m e much of a "match day experience" if there's 20k seats empty. I thought they were skint as well. Building "the biggest class room in Europe" i.e the learning zone will allow us access to government grants that will near enough pay for the redevelopment. The vision is for Wednesday to be in the Premiership by 2013 and playing infront of 40-45 thousand crowds again. American investment is meant to be close so that may allow money for players to make this happen soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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