Monday 1 May 2017

Southend United submits 22,000-seat stadium plan

Southend United has submitted plans for a new 22,000’s new stadium with enabling hotel and flats.

The club has now confirmed it hopes to start work on the project as soon as it obtains planning.

The new ground designed by architect Populous, will be built at Fossetts Farm to replace the Roots Hall stadium.

Southend United

Stadium scheme also includes a hotel and rental flats

Previously BuckinghamGroup Construction had been in talks with the club about delivering the project.

Southend United

Residential element seen from outside the stadium

In a statement the club said: “This submission represents a major step in the future of Southend United Football Club and we now look forward to learning the decision of the council in the coming months.

“Should the council approve the submitted plans it would be the club’s intention to commence construction without delay.”

A new stadium has been in the offing for 15 years, but plans have foundered several times. The last scheme in 2008 stalled as Sainsbury’s, which was backing the club, suffered setbacks.



from Construction Enquirer http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2017/05/02/southend-united-submits-22000-seat-stadium-plan/

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