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MCFC unveils campus plans
Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) has launched a public consultation to gather views on its plans for a new youth development and train- ing facility near its Etihad Stadium. Residents, support- ers and other stakeholders will have the opportunity to share feedback on the Etihad Campus project, which will transform 80 acres (33 hect- ares) of brownfi eld land. The key elements of the
development include the construction of a youth devel- opment and fi rst team training centre, which would meet new Premier League academy requirements. It would feature an academy accommo-
T e academy will be located adjacent to the club’s Etihad Stadium
dating up to 400 young players; 16 football pitches – up to 12 dedicated for players aged between eight and 18; and a fi rst team building. A 7,000-capacity stadium for youth matches;
staff offi ces; and a dedicated media centre will also form part of the proposed new facility, which will be linked to the Etihad Stadium. MCFC said the project will also allow it
to expand its City in the Community proj- ect, while driving forward the regeneration of East Manchester.
New stadium planned by Bristol Rovers FC
Bristol Rovers Football Club (BRFC) has unveiled its plans to relocate to a new 20,000- seat stadium on land at the University of West England’s (UWE) Frenchay campus. T e npower League Two
club aims to sell its current Memorial Ground venue to Sainsbury’s to fund the Arturus-designed project. Both projects are expected
to represent a combined investment of £60m, with the new BCFC venue to boast a large supporters’ club bar; a club shop; and a banqueting and hospitality suite. A crèche; a gym; a jogging track; and
Work will start on the venue in early 2012, subject to planning consent
around 19,000sq ſt (1,765sq m) of potential teaching space for UWE are also proposed. Work is set to start in early 2012 and it is
hoped the venue will be ready for the 2013- 14 season. BCFC has publicly off ered Bristol Rugby Football Club the opportunity to share the stadium.
S&P Architects named for South London scheme TOM WALKER
S&P Architects has been appointed by Southwark Council and Lend Lease to design a new leisure centre on part of a site occupied by an existing facility in South London. T e fi rm, which is working alongside Zaha Hadid on the
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London 2012 Aquatics Centre, will draw up plans for the venue to the rear of the Elephant and Castle Leisure Centre site. A six-lane, 25m swimming pool; a learner
pool; a four-court sports hall; and a gym are to be included as part of the facility.
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