, More details revealed on proposed new Lincoln City stadium

More details revealed on proposed new Lincoln City stadium

The City of Lincoln Council have revealed their intended plans for the Western Growth Corridor development, which is set to include Lincoln City’s proposed new stadium. The ground itself would hold 12,000 spectators, situated in the Beevor Street area of the city.

Lincoln’s current ground, Sincil Bank, holds just over 10,000. With over 5,500 season tickets sold for their upcoming campaign back in Sky Bet League Two after a six-year absence, the need for a larger capacity with improved facilities is apparent. Plans for a new ground were already in the pipeline prior to Danny Cowley’s appointment and their title-winning campaign.

A leisure centre, hotel, restaurants and housing are just some of the many new aspects of the development which can be expected. A primary school, as well as various shopping outlets and sports facilities are likely too. A road to give a pathway from Skellingthorpe Road into the city centre itself is planned, as well as connections with Tritton Road too.

The whole development has a proposed end date of 2036 at the latest, but the stadium itself should be completed much soon. Construction itself could possibly begin late next year, subject to planning consent being approved by the respective authorities. In the past, Lincoln City chairman Bob Dorrian stated the importance of having access roads to the Beevor Street site as being the number one priority before any stadium work on the site can be finalised.

Speaking to the Lincolnshire Echo, Dorrian says that they haven’t fixed down a size for the proposed ground just yet,

“While we’re talking about a 12,000-seater stadium at the moment, by the time we get to the point of full planning permission, it could be a 15, 16 or 17,000-seater stadium.

“The plan is for the football ground to be one of the first things to be completed on the site. I know they’re talking about 2036 but that is for the completion of all the 3,000 houses and the commercial outlets. We’re looking at a period of less than five years to get the stadium built and up and running.”

The Imps have been playing their football at Sincil Bank for over 120 years, but these recent developments show that the club is prepared to move with the times to meet with the extended demand. Offering great facilities from Monday to Sunday, as opposed to just matchdays, is another key reason of wanting to explore new stadia possibilities to increase revenue.

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