Money came from the settlement with Yorkcourt and council
Initially but the owner has committed to big investment as well.
New Wakefield owner Matt Ellis has promised to deliver a sustainable long-term future for the club and has stressed he will invest millions to make that happen.
Ellis estimates he will invest at least £1.5million of his own money in his first year of ownership.
New Wakefield owner Matt Ellis has promised to deliver a sustainable future for the club and has stressed he will invest millions to make that happen.
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Nov 24
Wakefield Trinity have submitted plans for further redevelopment of their home ground, Belle Vue.
After earning a spot in Super League by gaining a brilliant Grade A on the IMG grading system, they’ll want to consolidate their place in the division with further improvements under owner Matt Ellis.
Now, it seems that they’re close to further improvements, with a planning application received by Wakefield Council on Monday 18th November.
The plans submitted to Wakefield Council would include a new TV gantry and studio, as well as a new roof over the terraced West Stand.
There would be a staircase to the TV and media facilities, and potentially a relocated bar in an existing roofed section, as well as cladding to the rear of existing and proposed covered areas.
Ellis, who took control of Wakefield midway through the 2023 Super League season, has already overseen hefty investment in a brand new coaching and playing squad at the West Yorkshire club.
But now the owner of DIY Kitchens is keen to continue the impressive stadium redevelopment by concentrating on the West Stand following the installation of the new East Stand.
Amongst the ideas for the Western terrace is a rooftop bar – something which Ellis is keen to explore.
“I went up to the gantry, I’d never been before. The view off there, it gave me an idea of standing up there with a beer watching the match, it is one of the best views for rugby,” Ellis told
BBC Radio Leeds.
“You’re high up, it’s not set too far back. Just imagine in the middle of summer with a bit of music going before the game, drumming up the atmosphere, it would be great.
“I want to put a roof on the Western terrace. We would see more home tickets in there and then if we could do the rooftop terrace, that would be great.
“We have to tidy it up. If you’re doing events in the East Stand and you’re looking over at the Western terrace, it’s not an ideal thing to look at if it’s a birthday party or wedding event.”
