Everton FC have finally confirmed they want to build a new stadium - TopicsExpress



          

Everton FC have finally confirmed they want to build a new stadium in Walton Hall Park. The club wants to quit its Goodison Park home to move the short distance up the road, in order to increase capacity and operate from a modern stadium that would generate more revenue. Club chairman Bill Kenwright said: “On my journey to our home games, as I pass Walton Hall Park, I inevitably think that I am only a minute away from our beloved Goodison. For several years now I’ve also thought, if only it was available for our new stadium, it ticks all the boxes.” Liverpool council wants to see a comprehensive regeneration of the area and believes more than 1,000 jobs could be created in the process. The council will be involved as an official partner, along with housing association Liverpool Mutual Homes, which will build new homes as part of the overall regeneration scheme. Google Maps view showing Walton Hall Park and Goodison Park Stadium. But city leaders insisted there would be none of the demolitions that have been a necessary part of Liverpool FC’s long-running new stadium saga, and city mayor Joe Anderson said the public would be fully consulted on their views ahead of any development. Details are vague at present, but the announcement by the club that it has Walton Hall Park in its sights is the most firm indication of what the club’s future plans are since 2009 when the government rejected its move to a 55,000 seater stadium in Kirkby. The ECHO understands the reason for the news breaking now is partly because the council has to draw up its planning blueprint for the city, showing what areas are available for what type of development, and the use of Walton Hall Park for this kind of scheme has to be included. Mr Kenwright added: “It would fill me with great pride, it could be something very special for our city, the residents of North Liverpool and all Evertonians – a new home that goes beyond football and does what Everton does better than anyone else. #st
Posted on: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 21:06:58 +0000

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