SL Stadium developments

[Perth Red]

Hull KR are exploring the potential an expansion of Sewell Group Craven Park's East Stand in an attempt to combat the club's growing attendances. As part of the club's feasibility study which includes wider plans to revamp the stadium and surrounding areas, Rovers have brought in architects to draw up plans which would be expected to increase the ground's capacity. One of those options now under consideration is an immediate expansion to the east stand which would increase capacity by around 1,000 and help create a new family area within the stand.

Rovers sold out four times last season and with memberships up significantly on last year, the club has been forced to explore ways in which they can increase the number of people allowed at their matches next season, with any decisions subject to board approval.
In February, the club outlined plans for a reimagined Craven Park which included a new training facility and redesigned West Stand. While those plans remain in place, work on the West Stand would require it to be demolished and would, in the short term, reduce the stadium's capacity. But at a time when demand for tickets is on the rise, the club has now started exploring ways to counteract what will inevitably be an issue at some point in the future.

"Due to the success of our crowds last year and our memberships ahead of next year, we're getting to a stage of hitting pinch points when it comes to our capacity. So we're looking at opportunities to grow and we currently have architects working on designs to expand the East Stand which would increase capacity by between 800 and 1,000 people.
"The club's growth comes with challenges and while the West Stand remains a focus for us, expanding the East Stand makes sense for several reasons."

Hull Live has seen early plans for the 15-acre site which the club is working towards over a multi-year period. One of the first focuses is a new 3G pitch in the southwest area of the land, which is currently used for car parking. It will primarily be for community use, benefitting the amateur clubs in East Hull.


In March of last year, Rovers confirmed the purchase of the stadium with an exclusive option to buy the surrounding areas. Rovers see that development as a key part of their strategy to secure long-term financial sustainability, while also enhancing facilities for their teams and supporters. Plans for the West Stand feature new corporate facilities which will help drive revenue and further plans are being discussed to enhance other areas of the club.

Hull KR explore immediate stadium expansion as demand drives change in direction

Hull KR's growing attendances have prompted a conversation about how the club can increase capacity of their stadium for next season

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[Perth Red]

WAKEFIELD TRINITY may well be heading for the Championship at the end of the 2023 Super League season, but they will ply their trade in the second tier in a much more modern facility than what they began the year with.

The Championship may well beckon for Wakefield, but at least they can play 2024 safe in the knowledge that their ground will certainly be looked more favourably upon from supporters, players and most importantly, IMG, when it comes to awarding points for the grading system which comes into being ahead of the 2025 season.

The venue itself is almost complete with the new stand adorned with red, white and blue seats with the ability to host thousands of eager Trinity supporters for 2024 and beyond.

Wakefield Trinity’s stadium redevelopment almost complete as stunning progress revealed

WAKEFIELD TRINITY may well be heading for the Championship at the end of the 2023 Super League season, but they will ply their trade in the second tier in a much more modern facility than what they…

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[Perth Red]

The fan experience at Wakefield Trinity's Be Well Support Stadium is about to get better with the East Stand redevelopment close to completion and further improvement plans promised. Photo by Will Palmer/SWpix.com
In an update issued to supporters Ellis said that everyone was eagerly anticipating the completion of the new East stand.
And fans will not have a long wait to see the results of the work that has been going on with November 24 being pencilled in for completion by developers Morgan Sindall.
"The stand will look fantastic and we will have a facility ranking up there with the best in rugby league, with a 250 plus seat restaurant, two bars and conferencing facilities,” said Ellis.

“We will have a 365-day facility which will provide a significant increase to the club’s turnover.
"Once we have full access to the stand no expense will be spared to develop a phenomenal finish in the restaurant and conference/office facility.
“We will also have two kiosks on match-day serving a wide range of food and drinks.
"Within the new stand, there will be vastly improved dressing rooms and we will be creating a recovery room for the players which will include plunge pools and sauna.
“The new stand puts us in a great position to score very highly against IMG criteria to enhance our overall stadium score. I would like to thank all the previous owners for their hard work on the stand negotiation/build.”

Ellis outlined that the club will look to add digital advertising boards to the perimeter of the pitch to improve sponsorship revenues while an improved PA system is also planned.

Plans are being drawn up for the area at the back of the North Stand to have food and drinks concessions and there are further plans to develop.

Ellis explained: “We are also working with architects to look at new ideas for the West Stand.

"We will start work this week on a new players’ social area for use mainly after training. Daryl (Powell) and I feel this will be a key element of building team morale amongst the squad for years to come.

"This will be located in the Rocky Turner suite (old hospitality restaurant). The squad will also be having nutritionally prepared meals in this area.

"We feel that the social area and recovery rooms alongside squad investment will help us to attract the best players available to the club.”

Wakefield Trinity owner Matt Ellis reveals how improvements are taking shape

New Wakefield Trinity owner Matt Ellis is confident fans will have a ground to be proud of when the redevelopment is completed.

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[Perth Red]

Castleford Tigers receive major stadium boost as redevelopment edges closer​

Castleford Tigers' plans to redevelop their Wheldon Road home have received a boost after the application cleared its last major hurdle.
In a statement, developers Axiom Yorkshire confirmed that National Highways has lifted its holding objection to the proposals, which have been given the green light by Wakefield Council’s highways team.
The planning applications for improvements to the Wheldon Road stadium and a significant new employment development on the Axiom site at Junction 32 on the M62 could be rubber stamped in the next few weeks.
The Tigers originally planned to relocate to a new stadium at Junction 32 before Highgrove Group – the owners of the site – agreed to provide funds towards improvements to Wheldon Road.
"Axiom Yorkshire can confirm that both planning applications for a major upgrade to the Wheldon Road stadium and a significant new employment development on the Axiom site at Junction 32 on the M62 have taken a major step forward this week, following the recent decision by National Highways to lift its holding objection to the Axiom proposals and with Wakefield Council’s highways team also confirming that they have no objection," read the statement.

"If planning is approved for both projects, the circa £200million Axiom Yorkshire employment, logistics and manufacturing proposals will create over 2,200 jobs for local people and provide £12.2million of funding towards major upgrades at Wheldon Road and £15million of highways improvements to the Junction 32 roundabout."

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/castleford-tigers-receive-major-stadium-boost-as-redevelopment-edges-closer-4404858

 

[ash the bash]

Good thread,

My question for Hull KR is what are they going to do with that odd building on the NW corner of the ground when it comes to a west stand redevelopment ?

Better off knocking the whole building down and building a length of field stand with corporates. Similar to the current north stand. At least for HKR owning the land and having plenty of space around gives them a few options.

 

[Perth Red]

Good thread,

My question for Hull KR is what are they going to do with that odd building on the NW corner of the ground when it comes to a west stand redevelopment ?

Better off knocking the whole building down and building a length of field stand with corporates. Similar to the current north stand. At least for HKR owning the land and having plenty of space around gives them a few options.

alas not much they can do. It was part of an EU grant so has to stay. The least they could do is paint it red!
It has some corporate/fan bars etc in it I believe and rest is tafe type education/training rooms. I suppose if they had the money they could relocate those training facilities somewhere else on the land to appease EU and knock it down but highly unlikely as it would cost a lot.

 

[Perth Red]

1million pound 3g Pitch at Craven park is now under construction and due to be completed mid 2024. In plans below there is future plans for a training centre on the land next to pitch, possibly incorporated into a new south stand.

showing how the full size 3G pitch will look at Craven Park, with the hope being of it opening in Spring 2024. Part of a long-term project to overhaul the whole site, the installation of a second full size pitch at the stadium is the next step in the new KR board's plans, which also include an upgrade to the West Stand and a new training facility.
The installation of the 3G pitch will provide Hull with only its second full size pitch of that kind, with Hull University's 3G pitch which is used by Rovers and Hull FC, the only other full size pitch in the region.
While the 3G pitch will be of use to Hull KR's first team and academy squads, the project is being delivered by the Hull KR Foundation with the ultimate aim of delivering a significant impact on the local community in east Hull.

The full size rugby league or football pitch will come with a supporters stand, and will be located on grassland currently used as an extension of the car park at Craven Park. Supporting the project are Hull KR, The Rugby Football League (RFL), Sport England and the Football Foundation.

Designs for Hull KR's new 3G pitch at Craven Park as development continues

Hull KR will install a full size 3G pitch at Craven Park, only the second one in the region

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[Perth Red]

Salford Red Devils say they are in the process of obtaining a short-term extension to their tenancy agreement for the Salford Stadium while a longer-term deal as a more permanent fix is being worked out.

The Red Devils have played their home games at the Salford Stadium since 2012, moving there from The Willows, which had been their home for 110 years.

As detailed in an initial statement at the start of November, due to issues surrounding their tenancy agreement, the future of the club altogether is under very serious threat.

Their home is jointly-owned by Salford City Council and ‘Peel‘, a land and property firm. It is the latter who aren’t playing ball in allowing the tenancy agreement to be extended, with the council currently in the process of trying to acquire a majority share to ease the process.

The council’s Mayor – Paul Dennett – has publicly thrown his support behind the cause, expressing a desire to see the Red Devils remain in their home along with a promise to do all he can to aid their drive to survive.

Salford Red Devils provide fresh update on stadium plight​

We haven’t been shy of statements in relation to the ongoing plight over the last few weeks, and as December began yesterday, the Red Devils issued another.

The latest update – in a nutshell – provided a re-assurance that the work is going on behind the scenes to sort out the mess that is the tenancy agreement, with there now a short-term plan as well as a long-term one.

In full, the statement – published on Salford’s website – read: “The Club would like to provide an update in relation to developments to the situation with the Salford Stadium.

“There remains confidence from the necessary parties that an agreement on the stadium could be reached in the first quarter of 2024.
“Discussions remain ongoing surrounding a short-term agreement between the Club and Salford City Council in the mean time which we expect to have further clarity come the end of this month.
“We’ll continue to provide updates on the full picture when appropriate to ensure supporters remain aware of the current state of play alongside the timelines that we are aware of.
“We’d also like to note our thanks to those who have showed their unwavering support of late.”

Salford Red Devils provide fresh update on stadium plight with short-term tenancy agreement on the cards

Salford Red Devils are aiming to obtain a short-term extension to their tenancy agreement while a longer-term deal is arranged as a more permanent solution.

www.loverugbyleague.com

 

[Perth Red]

Good start for Eagles to build back to SL. Don Valley was a pig of stadium lol

Plans for a new 5,000-seater stadium which would be shared by Sheffield Eagles and Sheffield FC have been announced today.

The Eagles, the 1998 Challenge Cup winners who finished fourth in the Betfred Championship last season and will celebrate their 40th anniversary next year, could be playing in the new stadium ahead of the 2026 season – with the aim for it to be open for the 2025-26 football season.

Mark Aston, the Eagles Director of Rugby who has been a mainstay of the club almost since their existence and won the Lance Todd Trophy as Man of the Match in their 1998 Wembley triumph, said:

“Sheffield Eagles are very excited to be part of this joint venture with Sheffield FC and to be at the heart of this world-class development, which at the heart will have a stadium that meets the Super League criteria to assist us in our aim to return to the top flight.

“Sheffield Eagles have grown immensely in the last three years thanks to the work of the Eagles Foundation and the planned facilities will also be a home for our Women’s, Wheelchair, Learning Disability and Physical Disability teams. It will also allow us to further develop homegrown talent and provide a base for our already large community programme.

“With Sheffield FC being the world’s first football club and Sheffield Eagles about to celebrate its 40th anniversary, both clubs have an enormous amount of heritage to bring together and I am pleased that the plans will see that history captured under one roof.

“With league positions making up only 20 per cent of the RFL’s Club Grading Scoring matrix, the development of facilities and the ability to improve our commercial footing and build a solid base for the community aspects of our operation are an absolute priority for us. This development gives us an opportunity to drastically improve our grading and we hope that the entire city can get behind and share in the initiative!”

The new stadium, which will be based at the former Sheffield Transport Sports Club site at Meadowhead, will encompass professional football and Rugby League facilities as well as a cricket pavilion, a football museum and an indoor community sports hall.


The proposed 5,000-capacity stadium will meet the highest standards for both Football and Rugby League, adhering to both Football League and Super League criteria.

The comprehensive stadium development scheme will offer access to high-quality sporting events, educational opportunities, recreational facilities, social amenities, business prospects, and an array of community programmes.


Sheffield FC Chairman Richard Tims said: “Welcome to a new era of Sheffield FC, the world’s first football club.

“We are pleased to announce our vision for the future: a new stadium back in the Steel City, a joint venture with Sheffield Eagles and a world-class facility, which will benefit the whole community.

“It doesn’t matter whether you support Sheffield United or Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield FC or Sheffield Eagles this is about being proud of the region’s sporting heritage and making it a hub for sporting excellence and community engagement in Sheffield and the South Yorkshire region.

“Our target is for the project to be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season. We need everyone to get behind this and once and for all put Sheffield sport well and truly on the map.”

The Eagles returned to the city of Sheffield relatively recently after a number of nomadic seasons, and have settled at Olympic Legacy Park in the last few seasons, having returned to Wembley to win the inaugural AB Sundecks 1895 Cup in 2019.

 

[Foreign Legion]

Uproar as Super League venue given one star hygiene rating - Serious About Rugby League

There has been recent uproar at Old Trafford, the home of the Super League Grand Final, after the stadium lost its five star food hygiene rating and was dropped down to a one star rating. This came after an incident when some raw chicken was served. Manchester United have responded to the news...

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[siv]

I find it interesting as soon as you set a "standard", stadium improvements get planned

It happenned in the NSWRL in the 1970s

And something similar should occur today

 

[Brian potter]

Super League club finally set to redevelop stadium as planning permission given - Serious About Rugby League

Reports in France have confirmed plans for stadium redevelopment at the home of Catalans Dragons the Stade Gilbert Brutus. They have reported that a new stand is set to be built at the stadium in Perpignan which will grow the capacity of the stadium and only add to the terrific atmosphere seen...

www.seriousaboutrl.com

 

[ash the bash]

Sheffield have a lot of growth potential lets hope it all goes to plan.

Just like the NRL it would be great to see the English/French games grow.

 

[ash the bash]

Good start for Eagles to build back to SL. Don Valley was a pig of stadium lol

Plans for a new 5,000-seater stadium which would be shared by Sheffield Eagles and Sheffield FC have been announced today.

The Eagles, the 1998 Challenge Cup winners who finished fourth in the Betfred Championship last season and will celebrate their 40th anniversary next year, could be playing in the new stadium ahead of the 2026 season – with the aim for it to be open for the 2025-26 football season.

Mark Aston, the Eagles Director of Rugby who has been a mainstay of the club almost since their existence and won the Lance Todd Trophy as Man of the Match in their 1998 Wembley triumph, said:

“Sheffield Eagles are very excited to be part of this joint venture with Sheffield FC and to be at the heart of this world-class development, which at the heart will have a stadium that meets the Super League criteria to assist us in our aim to return to the top flight.

“Sheffield Eagles have grown immensely in the last three years thanks to the work of the Eagles Foundation and the planned facilities will also be a home for our Women’s, Wheelchair, Learning Disability and Physical Disability teams. It will also allow us to further develop homegrown talent and provide a base for our already large community programme.

“With Sheffield FC being the world’s first football club and Sheffield Eagles about to celebrate its 40th anniversary, both clubs have an enormous amount of heritage to bring together and I am pleased that the plans will see that history captured under one roof.

“With league positions making up only 20 per cent of the RFL’s Club Grading Scoring matrix, the development of facilities and the ability to improve our commercial footing and build a solid base for the community aspects of our operation are an absolute priority for us. This development gives us an opportunity to drastically improve our grading and we hope that the entire city can get behind and share in the initiative!”

The new stadium, which will be based at the former Sheffield Transport Sports Club site at Meadowhead, will encompass professional football and Rugby League facilities as well as a cricket pavilion, a football museum and an indoor community sports hall.


The proposed 5,000-capacity stadium will meet the highest standards for both Football and Rugby League, adhering to both Football League and Super League criteria.

The comprehensive stadium development scheme will offer access to high-quality sporting events, educational opportunities, recreational facilities, social amenities, business prospects, and an array of community programmes.


Sheffield FC Chairman Richard Tims said: “Welcome to a new era of Sheffield FC, the world’s first football club.

“We are pleased to announce our vision for the future: a new stadium back in the Steel City, a joint venture with Sheffield Eagles and a world-class facility, which will benefit the whole community.

“It doesn’t matter whether you support Sheffield United or Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield FC or Sheffield Eagles this is about being proud of the region’s sporting heritage and making it a hub for sporting excellence and community engagement in Sheffield and the South Yorkshire region.

“Our target is for the project to be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season. We need everyone to get behind this and once and for all put Sheffield sport well and truly on the map.”

The Eagles returned to the city of Sheffield relatively recently after a number of nomadic seasons, and have settled at Olympic Legacy Park in the last few seasons, having returned to Wembley to win the inaugural AB Sundecks 1895 Cup in 2019.

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Had a look on Google, jeez the planned stadium is a fair whack south of the city. Current home seems better located just east of city.

 

[Wb1234]

Super League club finally set to redevelop stadium as planning permission given - Serious About Rugby League

Reports in France have confirmed plans for stadium redevelopment at the home of Catalans Dragons the Stade Gilbert Brutus. They have reported that a new stand is set to be built at the stadium in Perpignan which will grow the capacity of the stadium and only add to the terrific atmosphere seen...

www.seriousaboutrl.com

excellent news for super leagues flagship French club

 

[yakstorm]

The news out of Hull KR is exciting, they seem to be going from strength to strength and will force Hull FC to lift their game, which is only good for the code.

Great to see Wakefield's new stand finished, off the back of some of the smaller improvements made over the season. I feel a bit sorry for Michael Carter, he took over the club, helped bring financial stability, fixed up the clubs branding, etc, helped bring in sponsors like ASUS and get the stadium redevelopment happening, yet I see so many Wakefield fans talk about him in such a bad light because they got relegated.

Their new owner, Matt Ellis, has far better foundations to work from than Carter ever did.

On Castleford's redevelopment, I'll believe it when I see it. I feel like Castleford have been promising improvements to Wheldon Rd since 98'.

 

[roughyed8]

Had a look on Google, jeez the planned stadium is a fair whack south of the city. Current home seems better located just east of city.

The planned stadium is on the main ring Rd next to a large shopping mall, about a 15min drive from the city centre, and close to the Supertram line and a lot of housing so not totally isolated.

 

[ash the bash]

The planned stadium is on the main ring Rd next to a large shopping mall, about a 15min drive from the city centre, and close to the Supertram line and a lot of housing so not totally isolated.

Ok fair enough, good to hear a local POV.

 

[yakstorm]

Sheffield had to move if they had any real plans to grow their crowds. The build at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium is smaller than what was originally proposed (there were meant to be extra bays built to the side of the main building, plus terraces on the alternate side, etc) and has capped any potential growth.

What the venue is:


Original design:

The new stadium appears to offer a lot more growth and control options for the Eagles.

 

[TDD91]

The planned stadium is on the main ring Rd next to a large shopping mall, about a 15min drive from the city centre, and close to the Supertram line and a lot of housing so not totally isolated.

It's about 2 miles from Herdings to Meadowhead, so the Purple tram isn't that near really, wouldn't fancy walking around the ringroad. The best public transport option for away fans may to be the train to Dronfield, then the 44 bus up. Plenty of buses from the centre of Sheffield down there at least.

I used to drive past Meadowhead every day for about 6 years, so know the area pretty well. It'd be the best away day for me in terms of travel time at least, if Wigan get them in the cup again.