Manchester United Confirms Proposed Site For New Stadium
Manchester United has confirmed the proposed location for its new 100,000-seat stadium, with the venue set to anchor a major sports-led regeneration of Trafford Wharfside.
The club’s proposed new home would sit approximately 350 metres north- west of the existing Old Trafford stadium, at the centre of a new Stadium District designed for sport, entertainment and year-round activity.
The announcement forms part of Trafford Council’s wider Trafford Wharfside masterplan, supported by the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Transport for Greater Manchester. The plan sets out proposals for improved public transport, enhanced rail connectivity, and new walking and cycling infrastructure across a 150-hectare mixed-use development.
According to the club, the wider regeneration vision could support 48,000 local jobs and 15,000 new homes, with the stadium acting as a catalyst for development. The mixed-use plans have also been projected to deliver a £7.3bn annual boost to the UK economy.
Collette Roche, CEO, New Stadium Development at Manchester United, said the publication of the Wharfside Masterplan represented “another significant milestone” in the club’s plans to create a world-class new home within a transformational district for Trafford and Greater Manchester.
She added that the proposed site’s proximity to Old Trafford would allow the club to preserve supporter heritage, traditions and matchday rituals, while delivering the connectivity and infrastructure needed for a world-class fan experience.
“We are committed to building a world-class stadium with our supporters, not simply for them,” Roche said. “Atmosphere, affordability and accessibility will remain at the heart of our plans, and we look forward to continuing our engagement with fans and other stakeholders as we move into the next phase of design and development.”
Cllr Tom Ross, Leader of Trafford Council, said the masterplan marked the start of a long-term process to shape a “world-class cultural and sporting destination”.
Ross said the council wanted to create a place that works “not just on matchdays but every day”, with residents and businesses invited to contribute through the forthcoming consultation process.
The Wharfside vision includes new neighbourhoods, parks and waterside spaces, affordable housing options, health and education facilities, improved public transport and more places to walk, cycle and be active.
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