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Featherstone Rovers are pleased to report good progress being made on the stadium re-development that is taking place at the Railway Terrace of the Big Fellas Stadium, Post Office Road.

As widely reported, the club transported two seated stands from the old McCain Stadium, home of Scarborough FC last autumn and the main phase of construction is rapidly approaching.

Over 75% of the re-conditioning of the steel work has been completed including paint work with steel columns currently being modified before the erection phase commences. It is anticipated that the old terracing at the Railway End will be demolished over the coming weekend with the concrete being crushed.

Following this, the training pitch behind the current terracing will be levelled which will then allow for the construction of the foundations to commence.

Featherstone Rovers Chief Executive Craig Poskitt said “Things are progressing well with the stadium re-development. This is a unique project and very complex so we try to avoid publically giving timescales on each phase as there are many factors that can affect progress. I’d like to put on my on-going thanks and gratitude to the dedicated volunteers who are making this ambitious project to come to fruition.

Everybody is mucking in, we even had former player and Challenge Cup player Ken Greatorex drop four large jars of coffee off for the workers on Tuesday which is a fantastic gesture.”

As revealed last month, the redevelopment of the Big Fellas Stadium will also now include an extension of the corporate facilities. This will see capacity of the hospitality lounge to significantly increase as well private boxes.

Featherstone Rovers Commercial Manager Paul Taylor said “Our hospitality facilities on a match day are very good but there is always room for improvement. Last season, particularly for the Challenge Cup fixtures against Castleford Tigers and Wigan Warriors and the more popular Championship games we were struggling for space.

The extension of quality hospitality areas will enable us to increase revenue streams further to enable us to grow even more. The hospitality areas will also be available for hire on a non-match day for conferences and seminars for example which is something we are trying to promote as we grow as a business.”

Latest from fev released earlier this week

www.featherstonerovers.net/article.php?id=26666

Featherstone Rovers are pleased to report good progress being made on the stadium re-development that is taking place at the Railway Terrace of the Big Fellas Stadium, Post Office Road.

As widely reported, the club transported two seated stands from the old McCain Stadium, home of Scarborough FC last autumn and the main phase of construction is rapidly approaching.

Over 75% of the re-conditioning of the steel work has been completed including paint work with steel columns currently being modified before the erection phase commences. It is anticipated that the old terracing at the Railway End will be demolished over the coming weekend with the concrete being crushed.

Following this, the training pitch behind the current terracing will be levelled which will then allow for the construction of the foundations to commence.

Featherstone Rovers Chief Executive Craig Poskitt said “Things are progressing well with the stadium re-development. This is a unique project and very complex so we try to avoid publically giving timescales on each phase as there are many factors that can affect progress. I’d like to put on my on-going thanks and gratitude to the dedicated volunteers who are making this ambitious project to come to fruition.

Everybody is mucking in, we even had former player and Challenge Cup player Ken Greatorex drop four large jars of coffee off for the workers on Tuesday which is a fantastic gesture.”

As revealed last month, the redevelopment of the Big Fellas Stadium will also now include an extension of the corporate facilities. This will see capacity of the hospitality lounge to significantly increase as well private boxes.

Featherstone Rovers Commercial Manager Paul Taylor said “Our hospitality facilities on a match day are very good but there is always room for improvement. Last season, particularly for the Challenge Cup fixtures against Castleford Tigers and Wigan Warriors and the more popular Championship games we were struggling for space.

The extension of quality hospitality areas will enable us to increase revenue streams further to enable us to grow even more. The hospitality areas will also be available for hire on a non-match day for conferences and seminars for example which is something we are trying to promote as we grow as a business.”

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Featherstone Rovers Rugby League club has been awarded £150,000 of funding from the RFL Facilities Trust.

The Championship club applied to the Trust for support for a new stand project which includes a 20m extension to the overall pitch, this stand was purchased from Scarborough Council and there are plans for the covered all-seater stand to house additional facilities.

Featherstone Rovers Chief Executive Craig Poskitt said: “It is fantastic news that our application for support has been approved by the board of the RFL Facilities Trust to enable us to press ahead with re-development of the Big Fellas Stadium.

“Quite rightly the application process has been very thorough and we have received excellent support and guidance from Officials. As widely publicised, this is a unique and innovative project which the RFL Facilities Trust clearly recognises and the support we are receiving is a major factor is our plans becoming reality.

“The redevelopment of the Big Fellas Stadium will vastly improve the experience for supporters of Featherstone Rovers and those of visiting clubs.

“It also allows us to increase revenue streams on a match day and diversify non-Rugby League related revenue streams such as creating accommodation for local businesses.

“I’d like to place on record our sincere thanks to Paul Coventry whom I have worked very close with in securing the funding. Featherstone Rovers would also like to thank the RFL Facilities Trust for the support we have received from and look forward to moving the project forward over the coming months.”

Chairman of the RFL Facilities Trust, David Gent said: “We’re delighted to be assisting one of the sport’s great clubs through this innovative project.

“This funding will help Featherstone build on their previous successes and the improvement to their facilities will hopefully attract even more spectators.”

For more information on the RFL Facilities Trust visit: www.rflfacilitiestrust.co.uk/about

Soreboard has now been relocated to opposite end of the ground

www.featherstonerovers.net/article.php?id=26676

Featherstone Rovers Rugby League club has been awarded £150,000 of funding from the RFL Facilities Trust.

The Championship club applied to the Trust for support for a new stand project which includes a 20m extension to the overall pitch, this stand was purchased from Scarborough Council and there are plans for the covered all-seater stand to house additional facilities.

Featherstone Rovers Chief Executive Craig Poskitt said: “It is fantastic news that our application for support has been approved by the board of the RFL Facilities Trust to enable us to press ahead with re-development of the Big Fellas Stadium.

“Quite rightly the application process has been very thorough and we have received excellent support and guidance from Officials. As widely publicised, this is a unique and innovative project which the RFL Facilities Trust clearly recognises and the support we are receiving is a major factor is our plans becoming reality.

“The redevelopment of the Big Fellas Stadium will vastly improve the experience for supporters of Featherstone Rovers and those of visiting clubs.

“It also allows us to increase revenue streams on a match day and diversify non-Rugby League related revenue streams such as creating accommodation for local businesses.

“I’d like to place on record our sincere thanks to Paul Coventry whom I have worked very close with in securing the funding. Featherstone Rovers would also like to thank the RFL Facilities Trust for the support we have received from and look forward to moving the project forward over the coming months.”

Chairman of the RFL Facilities Trust, David Gent said: “We’re delighted to be assisting one of the sport’s great clubs through this innovative project.

“This funding will help Featherstone build on their previous successes and the improvement to their facilities will hopefully attract even more spectators.”

For more information on the RFL Facilities Trust visit: www.rflfacilitiestrust.co.uk/about

Soreboard has now been relocated to opposite end of the ground