Liverpool Reveal Anfield Development Plans

Premier League title hopefuls Liverpool have announced plans for the redevelopment of Anfield, which could see the legendary stadium rise to a 59,000 capacity.

The club announced in 2012 that they would prefer to redevelop their home of 112 years than move to a new ground and have been working with Liverpool City Council to make it happen.

Exhibitions and a public consultation session this week will show details of an expansion to the Main Stand and the Anfield Road Stand.

The Main Stand will include a new public concourse and a cloister which will be the new home for the Hillsborough Memorial.

The Main Stand could see its capacity increased by 8,500 seats, whilst the Anfield Road Stand is likely to increase of around 4,800.

Ian Ayre, managing director of Liverpool Football Club, said: “As part of our proposed Stadium redevelopment project, we have unveiled the detail of our ambitious plans for an expanded Main Stand and Anfield Road stand and are embarking on a consultation process which will shape and inform our planning application.

“In order to move forward with our expansion plans we need to have certainty that we can navigate the complex planning process and secure the support of the community, local home owners, businesses and other key stakeholders. This consultation exercise is an important part of this process.

“We started this journey just over 18 months ago and a lot of work has already been done, there is still an incredible amount to do, but good progress has been made so far and we are proud to be able to unveil our plans.”

Ready for 2016/17

The council confirmed that negotiations with property owners were continuing and progressing well. Once an agreement and planning consent is reached, construction on the Main Stand is likely to be completed in time for the 2016-17 season.

Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, said: “This is another important step in our ambitions to transform the Anfield area, bringing new jobs, investment and housing.

“The overall regeneration of Anfield will see £260m invested in the local community and will deliver hundreds of jobs – Liverpool Football Club’s proposals for the stadium are a key part of this.

“We are all committed to delivering a brighter future for Anfield and the Club’s exhibition is a clear signal that real progress is being made with all our plans.”

Brian Cronin, chief executive of Your Housing Group, said: “This is another significant step in the process for the Anfield Project and we welcome the headway which is being made by all parts of the partnership.

“It’s doubtless that many of our residents are very keen to see the plans and see how the new stadium might look and we are committed to making this happen.”

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