The club had received backing from Leeds City Council to move its Thorp Arch Academy to the former Matthew Murray High School, located near the M621, just a few hundred meters from the stadium.
LCC had already agreed plans for Leeds to increase capacity on Elland Road from 39,000 seats to 50,000.
A report from LCC’s city development director to the council’s executive board said: “Following the promotion of LUFC to the Premier League and the club securing investment from the San Francisco 49ers, the club has reviewed its development ambitions. of the stadium and wants to preserve its capacity to offer an expanded 55,000-seat stadium on Elland Road, as opposed to the previously agreed 50,000-seat capacity. “
The report said the 5,000 seat increase would require development at the Fullerton Park site next to the stadium and separate plans to build a community sports center in Fullerton Park, the Parklife project, now moving to the Matthew Murray site. Facilities provided by Parklife include four 3G artificial grass pitches, a community cafe, changing rooms, a gym, NHS treatment rooms and a pharmacy.
LCC Leading Councilor James Lewis said: “Leeds United’s fantastic return to the Premier League has proven to be a huge boost not only for the fans, but for the city as a whole.
“We remain committed to working with the club constructively in terms of any ambitions they may have in terms of increasing Elland Road’s capacity in the future, so after discussions, we agreed to see what options might be available to move the Parklife’s proposed project from Fullerton Park to another location. “
Councilor Lewis added: “We are confident that Matthew Murray’s site will be an ideal location for Parklife, a view shared by local stakeholders, the Football Foundation, Leeds United and our partners on the NHS.”
Leeds Managing Director Angus Kinnear revealed initial plans to expand Elland Road in October 2019 during his speech at a civic reception celebrating the club’s centenary.
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Source: www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-06-15 18:03:59