Reconstruction of City Ground will focus around one crucial area: the replacement of current south stand, the lowest of all four. The current capacity of the entire City Ground stands at just over 30,000. Following a fantastic Premier League campaign in the 2018/19 season, Wolverhampton Wanderers have revealed the early plans for the recently announced expansion of their famous home, Molineux Stadium. “Everyone involved has worked tirelessly over the past ten months to collate and consult with various stakeholders involved in the project to ensure we deliver a stadium that benefits not only our supporters but also our local community and its businesses.”. Eventually some of the south elevation will be hidden behind new residential development planned along with stadium reconstruction. source: StadiumDB.com. All rights reserved. So far we know the concept, now consultation is about to follow the recent announcement. An artist's impression of what Nottingham Forest's revamped City Ground could look like (Image: Benoy). The grandstand's western extension is a pavilion with red glazing and premium amenities overlooking the river Trent. The £100-million project could go under construction before the summer. Three remaining stands, which haven't seen major improvements since 1994, will also be upgraded as part of the project, though only the east end is rendered to see significant structural intervention as it's expected to reach two tiers throughout its length. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 01.03.2019 13:45 After over 120 years of staying beside the river Trent, Nottingham Forest plan to expand. We use cookies on our website. Nottingham Forest’s ambitious redevelopment plan is expected to take another step forward next week. We strive to keep it up-to-date, mostly thanks to your support. Nottingham is one of the most unique derby cities worldwide, where to large stadiums are divided by only 200+ meters and a river. A new Peter Taylor Stand will be built, while the Bridgford Stand will also be increased and other areas of the stadium will be significantly redeveloped. Your email address will not be published. Our database counts: 2075 stadiums, This new lease will include an enlarged area of management and will also result in Forest creating improved facilities for several rowing clubs as well as residential accommodation. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. ... Nottingham Forest’s City Ground has seen many plans for redevelopment come and go over the years. 2019. Thus the expected groundbreaking time of late spring of 2020, once the 2019/20 season comes to an end. After over 120 years of staying beside the river Trent, Nottingham Forest plan to expand. A recent trend has seen clubs move their new stadia to non-city centre locations, but never has this been on the table for the Forest owners. Despite rather simple structure and shape, it should still be impressive thanks to a modern facade created by Benoy. The club confirmed earlier today that they have submitted the planning application to Rushcliffe Borough Council, and the club are hoping that they will be able to begin work in the summer of 2020. StadiumDB.com is one of the world's leading websites dedicated to football stadiums. “We’re lucky that we have a proud sporting heritage in the city. “Every home game I sit with my old man and my young sons. “These exciting changes represent a new era for Nottingham, bringing thousands more jobs, millions more visitors and economic growth for the benefit of the entire city.”. Councillor Mellen added: “It also forms part of the wider Nottingham Southside regeneration with £2 billion of developments across a 0.5 square mile area. Forest’s redeveloped home will see capacity increase to 38,000, making it the largest football stadium in the East Midlands. This extended lease means the club are now able to proceed with plans to redevelop The City Ground and surrounding area. 144 tournament stadiums For commercial reasons, the cost of the lease has not been made public. With Forest averaging a little over 28,000 in the Championship last season, the third-highest in the division, it’s easy to see why they are keen to go about the expansion. And all that by means of just one new grandstand. Current single tier will be expanded by a large upper level for 10,000 people. The City Ground has evolved and grown, and remains a unique experience for fans and players, and this will only get better.” Tom Cartledge, CEO at Benoy. A decision on the new lease is expected to be approved at a meeting of Nottingham City Council’s Executive Board on Tuesday, June 18. Integration of these functions in one system ensures optimal function and flexibility on non-matchdays, for smaller events. The previous lease lasted another 50 years, but this new lease will last 250 years, meaning Forest can potentially cement the City Ground as their home until the year 2269. Interestingly, the architectural team was directed by Tom Cartledge, a Forest fan himself. A Construction Enquirer report. The club had plans to move into a 50,000-seat new stadium in the Clifton area of the city. Only once this phase is complete, planning application will be submitted. Nottingham already boasts a world-class cricket ground, an elite-level ice hockey team and international-quality tennis facilities. Championship side Nottingham Forest have confirmed that they have submitted a planning application to increase the capacity of the Peter Taylor Stand. Nottingham Forest plans to increase the capacity of its ground to 38,000, making it the biggest in the East Midlands. In a statement on the club’s website, chairman Nicholas Randall QC said: “We are delighted to announce this latest step in our journey. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. It hasn't seen major improvements since post-Taylor changes of 1994. Sitting closer to its banks is City Ground, the home of Nottingham Forest of over 121 years. As a family, we have been red for 72 years, and we intend to be for many years to come. has anyone managed to get a stadium expansion with nottingham forest? Councillor David Mellen, leader of Nottingham City Council, said: “We share Nottingham Forest’s ambition for their redeveloped ground and have been pleased to work with them on the project. Nottingham Forest Submit Application for Stadium Expansion Details. The plot of land leased from Nottingham City Council to the Reds for their ground will be extended both in time and size, to give the club the space it needs for the stadium expansion. The goal: becoming the strongest club of East Midlands, with the region's biggest stadium. ALL stories from The Wire delivered in ONE email every day. 07.01.2020 Nottingham: Buckingham to deliver new main stand. 929 stadium designs, Nottingham Forest currently play at the 30,602 capacity City Ground. 230 stadiums under construction, The council said: “A new lease will be granted to replace their existing lease. The goal: becoming the strongest club of East Midlands, with the region's biggest stadium. Now that's about to change, with a very ambitious plan of owner Evangelos Marinakis, who hired Benoy architects to plan expansion. Nottingham Forest. © 2001-now StadiumDB.com. Stadium expansion plans: Championship. Required fields are marked *. “The brief was clear, this is our home, we stay, we develop and we build upon or 125 year history on the banks of the river. The plot of land leased from Nottingham City Council to the Reds for their ground will be extended both in time and size, to give the club the space it needs for the stadium expansion. The current capacity of the entire City Ground stands at just over 30,000. 31 May 2017 By daniel kemp. With Forest averaging a little over 28,000 in the Championship last season, the third-highest in the division, it’s easy to see why they are keen to go about the expansion.