Community stadium in Workington

HAVE YOUR SAY AND FIND OUT MORE PLANNING PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR THE STADIUM FOR WEST CUMBRIA, WORKINGTON

Your invitation to learn about the plans for the stadium and share your thoughts: Workington Leisure Centre, Griffin Street, Workington CA14 2DX 4 December 2018 from 1pm until 8pmÂ

Allerdale Borough Council were approached

by Workington Town rugby league club and Workington Reds football club, to look into developing fantastic new facilities for the clubs and their fans, and also create a stadium that everyone in west Cumbria can use and enjoy. It is also hoped the stadium will act as an inspiration for the sports men and women of tomorrow.

THE PROPOSALS The proposed development would be situated around the current location for the Workington A.F.C ground, to the north of Allerdale House, to the east of Tesco, and to the west of the new leisure centre, bowls and cricket clubs.

The scheme includes an 8,000-capacity stadium and a full-size synthetic pitch for community use. There are also plans to open-up and enhance access to the River Derwent, as well as providing a corporate hospitality suite; offices; and community facilities.

The stadium is proposed to be the home of both Workington Reds and Workington Town who approached the council to jointly look into developing first rate shared facilities that will benefit the clubs, players, supporters and the wider community.

THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION

THE PLANNING APPLICATION PROCESS

The proposal is in the design development phase, with the project team drawing up concepts for the scheme’s layout and design. These will be available to view on 4 December, with the project team members on hand to explain, discuss, and listen to your views.

The scheme will be submitted to Allerdale Borough Council’s planning department as a detailed planning application.

This means that the architects’ plans will be supported by detailed technical documents, setting out all the necessary considerations for the Council.

These will address topics such as flood risk, ecology, highways, and heritage.

The purpose of the public consultation is to ensure that everyone can provide feedback on the design, the scheme, and the overall proposal, to help shape and design the stadium for your community. This feedback is reviewed by the project team as part of the design process to ensure that the development balances the needs of the community, the environment, and the client.

These documents will be publicly available, along with the planning policy review, and final design, via the Council’s website.

THE ANNOTATED PLAN BELOW SETS OUT OUR INITIAL DESIGN PROPOSAL FOR THE SCHEME, OUTLINING THE VARIOUS USES AND THEIR POTENTIAL LOCATION WITHIN THE SCHEME

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THE BENEFITS The scheme would see numerous benefits for Workington, including: •

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Creation of an attractive area for residents, with improved access to the River Derwent;

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The sharing of stadium running costs and the improved facilities for players and fans;

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An accessible location via all transport modes;

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Encouraging a greater fanbase;

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Creation of jobs, both during and after the construction phase;

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Increased engagement for local businesses due to additional footfall;

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Increased visitors, boosting the local economy; and

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Income creation from tenants and the hospitality facilities, helping to maintain the sustainability of the stadium.

HOW TO SHARE YOUR VIEWS As local residents, we welcome your views on the proposals for the new stadium.

Attend the meeting on 4 December, view the plans and meet the project team members on hand to explain, discuss, and listen to your views. Complete a feedback form to ensure your responses are taken into consideration.

Alternatively, view the scheme via our website: www.allerdale.gov.uk/stadium You can email your comments to us: corp.comms@allerdale.gov.uk Or, write to us at: Community Stadium Project Allerdale Borough Council Allerdale House Workington CA14 3YJ