- New Rotherham United Stadium
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Rotherham Community Stadium Location Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England Broke ground 16 June 2011 Built Planning permission granted, 2010 Opened Scheduled to open in August 2012 Owner Rotherham United F.C. & Rotherham Council Operator Rotherham F.C. Surface Grass Construction cost £25+ million Architect Gleeds and GMI Construction Capacity 12,000 Tenants Rotherham United FC (from 2012) Rotherham United are due to relocate to a new all-seater stadium in Rotherham town centre, after the chairman Tony Stewart bought the former Guest and Chrimes foundry site. The stadium is planned to be opened in time for the 2012-13 season.
Rotherham United have also now announced that they have acquired the former Gloystarne distribution site next door.
History
Rotherham United announced their intention to construct a new community stadium when they moved away from Millmoor in May 2008.[1] In January 2010 the club purchased the former site of the Guest And Chrimes Foundry to be used for the new stadium.[2] Outline planning permission for the stadium was granted by in November 2010.[3]
The stadium will be located within walking distance of the railway station and bus interchange and will be easily accessible by car. It will be on the same site as new civic buildings.[4] It is hoped to be completed in 2012.[5]
Design
The stadium is set to have a 12,000 all-seated capacity.[6] It will cost around £20 million to construct.[3]
The design is single tier bowl, with a two tiered mainstand. The concourse areas are located at the back of the stands meaning the concourse will have a full view of the pitch. Underneath the three single tiered stands will be rentable space. The main stand will include hospitality areas and banqueting facilities. The stadium will have floodlights similar to Doncaster Rovers' Keepmoat Stadium.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "End of an era: Millmoor farewell for Rotherham". Yorkshire Post. 30 May 2008. http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/end_of_an_era_millmoor_farewell_for_rotherham_1_2502707. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
- ^ "Rotherham United buy foundry site for new stadium". BBC News Online. BBC. 28 January 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/south_yorkshire/8484735.stm. Retrieved 19 May 2010.
- ^ a b "Rotherham United new stadium given council go-ahead". BBC News Online. BBC. 25 November 2010. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-11839150. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
- ^ "Millers unveil sketchings of their proposed new stadium". The Star. 13 April 2010. http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham/millers_unveil_sketchings_of_their_proposed_new_stadium_1_853025. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
- ^ Beddows, David (25 February 2011). "New stadium on target for 2012 opening". Rotherham Advertiser. http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/88770/new-stadium-on-target-for-2012-opening.aspx. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
- ^ "Rotherham United FC stadium plans move ahead". Builder & Engineer Online. Excel Publishing Company Ltd. 5 May 2010. http://www.builderandengineer.co.uk/news/general/rotherham-united-fc-stadium-plans-move-ahead-5372.html. Retrieved 19 May 2010.
Future and proposed sports stadiums in Great Britain Under construction Proposed Stanley Park - Liverpool (60,000) · Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - London (56,250) · City of Birmingham Stadium - Birmingham (55,000) · New Stadium - Everton (50,401) · Crystal Palace Park - London (40,000) · City Stadium - Bristol (30,000) · New Stadium - Aberdeen (22,000) · Fossetts Farm - Southend (22,000) · Community Stadium - Brentford (20,000) · UWE Stadium - Bristol (20,000) · New Stadium - Bridgend (15,000) · Conoco Stadium - Grimsby (12,000) · Newmarket Stadium - Wakefield (12,000) · The Failsworth Project - Oldham (12,000) · Olive Grove (10,000) · Stadium for Cornwall (10,000) · New Stadium - Gateshead (8,000) · Moston Community Stadium - Manchester (5,000)Categories:- Rotherham United F.C.
- Proposed football venues in England
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