Manchester City have submitted a making plans software to amplify the ability of the Etihad Stadium to greater than 60,000 whilst including a resort and museum.
The plans will upload round 7,000 new seats to the stadium through increasing the north stand with a bigger, unmarried higher tier, following a distinct design to the growth of the south stand that opened in 2015.
Last week the Etihad used to be integrated on a listing of 10 venues which might host suits if the United Kingdom and Ireland’s joint bid for organizing Euro 2028 is a hit, with the bid quoting a deliberate new ability of 61,000.
The plans additionally come with a brand new lined fan zone, built-in into the stadium in the back of the north stand, a brand new membership store, museum and 400-bed resort, that would additionally draw in trade from the brand new 23,500-capacity Co-op Live Arena which is already underneath development subsequent to the stadium. The membership estimate the plans will take as much as 3 years to finish as a part of a £300m funding plan in east Manchester.
City’s managing director of operations, Danny Wilson, mentioned: “Over several months we have been developing concepts and designs for a best-in-class fan experience and year-round entertainment and leisure destination at the Etihad Stadium and are delighted to have now submitted a planning application to Manchester City Council. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our fans and the local community for their participation in our recent consultation, not only for completing the questionnaire but sharing their detailed comments and feedback with us, all of which has been carefully reviewed and considered.
“As with all club developments, ensuring our local community benefit is a key priority and we believe these proposals will deliver long-term economic and social opportunities, building on the regeneration work delivered in East Manchester by City Football Group since 2008.”