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EFL club in major stadium update amid ambitious plans to nearly DOUBLE capacity
EFL club Stockport County have announced plans to expand their stadium. The plans were first made public in 2022 and the club have since undergone a consultation period with the local community. Stockport CountyStockport County have announced plans to expand Edgeley Park[/caption] Stockport county FCThe Railway End will be converted to seats[/caption] Stockport county FCThe capacity of the ground will increase from 10,852 to around 18,000[/caption] Stockport county FCStockport will work on three stands in multiple phases[/caption] Stockport county FCThe South Stand, right, could increase in size to sit 5,500 fans[/caption] Now the League One side have unveiled projected images of what the upgraded Edgeley Park could look like. Stockport want to increase the capacity of the ground from 10,852 to around 18,000. The revamp will see an initial 600 seats added to the North Stand, with the Railway End behind the goal to be increased from a capacity of 1366 to around 4500. Work on the two stands could begin this year, while the South Stand could be developed later to sit 5,500 fans. New hospitality, food and beverage facilities will also be built as part of the expansion. Once that work is completed, the western side of the North Stand could be expanded to fit in an additional 600 seats. Plans for the new Edgeley Park aim to improve accessibility for disabled supporters and make the stadium more environmentally friendly. Stockport plan to produce a true community stadium with “access to a wide range of spaces” for locals. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Non-executive chairman at Stockport County Ken Knott said: “We are delighted to be bringing forward plans for the expansion and enhancement of Edgeley Park to create a true community stadium. “We know just how much the ground means to the fans and local community, it has been at the beating heart of Stockport for over 120 years. “Ultimately, we want to ensure that the stadium matches our level of ambition so it can continue to provide a first-rate home for the Club and the local community for many years to come. “Following our first round of consultation in 2022, we took our time to review and reflect upon the feedback we received, and we have developed our plans accordingly. “We want to ensure our plans for Edgeley Park provide our fans with the best possible matchday experience, whilst also remaining sensitive to our neighbours and providing the people of Stockport with a range of high-quality new community spaces. “This is a very exciting time for the club as we continue to go from strength to strength, both on and off the field. “We have outlined our ambition to reach the Championship, and we have already taken great strides towards reaching this goal over the past two seasons. “Ultimately, we believe that the expansion and enhancement of Edgeley Park is crucial in order to support the continued growth of the club and provide a platform for further success.”
EFL club Stockport County have announced plans to expand their stadium.
The plans were first made public in 2022 and the club have since undergone a consultation period with the local community.
Now the League One side have unveiled projected images of what the upgraded Edgeley Park could look like.
Stockport want to increase the capacity of the ground from 10,852 to around 18,000.
The revamp will see an initial 600 seats added to the North Stand, with the Railway End behind the goal to be increased from a capacity of 1366 to around 4500.
Work on the two stands could begin this year, while the South Stand could be developed later to sit 5,500 fans.
New hospitality, food and beverage facilities will also be built as part of the expansion.
Once that work is completed, the western side of the North Stand could be expanded to fit in an additional 600 seats.
Plans for the new Edgeley Park aim to improve accessibility for disabled supporters and make the stadium more environmentally friendly.
Stockport plan to produce a true community stadium with “access to a wide range of spaces” for locals.
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Non-executive chairman at Stockport County Ken Knott said: “We are delighted to be bringing forward plans for the expansion and enhancement of Edgeley Park to create a true community stadium.
“We know just how much the ground means to the fans and local community, it has been at the beating heart of Stockport for over 120 years.
“Ultimately, we want to ensure that the stadium matches our level of ambition so it can continue to provide a first-rate home for the Club and the local community for many years to come.
“Following our first round of consultation in 2022, we took our time to review and reflect upon the feedback we received, and we have developed our plans accordingly.
“We want to ensure our plans for Edgeley Park provide our fans with the best possible matchday experience, whilst also remaining sensitive to our neighbours and providing the people of Stockport with a range of high-quality new community spaces.
“This is a very exciting time for the club as we continue to go from strength to strength, both on and off the field.
“We have outlined our ambition to reach the Championship, and we have already taken great strides towards reaching this goal over the past two seasons.
“Ultimately, we believe that the expansion and enhancement of Edgeley Park is crucial in order to support the continued growth of the club and provide a platform for further success.”
