Everton’s plan for new stadium on Bramley-Moore Dock receives government approval
Liverpool City Council unanimously approved the plans and now the government has given the green light for the Toffees to press ahead
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Your support makes all the difference.Everton’s planning application for their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock has received Government approval.
Robert Jenrick, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, had been reviewing the club’s plans since last month and has now given the green light.
Liverpool City Council unanimously approved the plans on 23 February and the Toffees can now press ahead with turning the project into a reality.
An Everton statement read: “The decision to approve a new 52,888-capacity waterfront arena allows the club to complete its agreed acquisition of the site from Peel L&P and the funding solution for the project, ensuring the club can begin to make the plans a reality.
“It is estimated that the stadium development and plans for a Goodison Legacy will deliver a £1.3bn boost to the economy, create more than 15,000 jobs and attract 1.4 million new visitors to the city.
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“On such a momentous day, the football club would like to thank every Evertonian, along with the many organisations, the tens of thousands of people across the city region and the team of dedicated staff who have played a vital role in ensuring the club reached today’s milestone.”
Everton identified the site as its preferred location in January 2017 and in November of the same year agreed a 200-year lease with Peel Holdings for the land.
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