Without doubt, this is the stoopidist idea I've ever heard.



Why? Let's start with the fact that Salford and Swinton are West (west north west if being pedantic) of Manchester!

So Salfords stadium is a definite goer?

Apparently so:


Salford City Council this week issued an update regarding the Reds’ new stadium at Barton. This is a tremendous boost for the club and its loyal supporters as we embark on the 2010 Super League campaign with our long term future assured We look forward to working with our partners to create a first class sporting and community venue in the City of Salford that the whole region can utilise and be proud of.

The statement from Salford City Council is shown in full below:

Salford City Council and Peel Holdings are working together and propose creating a joint venture company to deliver a 15,000-seat community stadium which will be able to be used by a variety of community groups, sports clubs and other public and private sector bodies, as well as being the venue where Salford City Reds will play.

A business case has already been produced by consultants, which demonstrates that the proposal is viable and capable of being delivered.
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The projected delivery date for the stadium is late 2011, to be ready for the 2012 RFL season which starts in February 2012.

The new stadium has outline planning permission and an application has been submitted by Peel Land (Red City) Ltd on the behalf of the JVC partners to extend the timescale for that permission. A decision on this is expected towards the end of March 2010

Remediation works will need to be carried out on the site before any building work can take place. Permission for that work has been granted and work is expected to start on remediation in late March/early April 2010

A detailed planning application for the whole development site is expected shortly.

Remediation work doesn't need to be project specific, is not covered by planning consent and increases the value of the land. So that in itself is not any guarantee they'll build a stadium.

However I do hope Salford do get their new stadium.

there is nothing concrete in that.

just a load of hot air (again). There is no detailed planning application yet - I cannot see how applications can be submitted, approved and then the stadium built and opened within 20 months. Even allowing for no delays or setbacks.

Its ages since Saints got planning permission approved, work is only set to start in March this year - with a 60 week build time. I will be amazed if Salford get it all done by 2011.

Cheers for the news guys, lets hope it gets built.