Cumberland Sports Village plans set to go on public display
Proposals for the Cumberland Sports Village in Workington are set to go on display at a series of public engagement events and at locations across the town.
Public events will be held at the Carnegie Theatre and Arts Centre on Wednesday, July 9, and Wednesday, July 16, from 2pm to 7pm.
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Dave Bowden, spokesman for Cumberland Sports Village, said: "We thank everyone involved in reaching this stage and look forward to making this vision a reality.
"The plans for the new site will soon go on show and we encourage anyone interested in knowing more about the development to make a visit to one of our public engagement events."
The plans will also be available to view from Monday, July 7, to Friday, July 25, at the following locations during normal office hours and on match days: Workington Reds AFC at Borough Park, Workington Town RLFC at Derwent Park, and Workington library.
The Cumberland Sports Village project is supported by UK taxpayer funding allocated via the Government's Town Deal, Cumberland Council, and the Football Foundation.
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The project aims to deliver a 'modern, fit-for-purpose' stadium facility for both Workington AFC and Workington Town RLFC, while also serving as a hub for the wider community and businesses.
The proposed stadium includes a new main stand, spectator facilities, a function suite, executive boxes, a sports bar, and an external fan zone.
Plans for the main stand include seating for 1,000 people, including wheelchair-accessible spaces, and a first-floor function suite with capacity for around 120 guests.
The stand is also expected to house executive boxes with terrace seating, administrative offices, a media suite, and a match day control room.
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Four changing rooms are set to be provided for clubs, officials, and community groups, along with medical and laundry facilities.
Plans will see the north stand terrace rebuilt to accommodate 700 standing spectators, and the east and south stands will each offer covered standing areas for 1,000 fans.
The existing turf pitch is expected to be replaced with a 3G surface suitable for both football and rugby.
Other planned improvements include new turnstiles, pitch perimeter fencing, and upgraded floodlighting.
According to the council, the stadium have a total capacity of 3,700, including 2,700 standing and 1,000 seated spaces.
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External access and parking is expected to be adjusted to suit the new layout, while the existing road network will be largely retained.
The project is being delivered by Cumberland Sports Village Ltd, with management support from a team of specialists including FWP, Curtins, PSA, Baker Mallet, Wardell Armstrong, and Savills.
A planning application is expected to be submitted at the end of the month.
If approved, construction is expected to begin in 'early 2026', with the goal of completing the project by 'late summer 2027'.
Cumberland Sports Village Ltd will oversee the ongoing operation of the facility, while day-to-day development management is being handled by Cumberland Sports Village Management Ltd.
The community pitch element will be delivered by the Football Foundation.
Members of the public are encouraged to provide feedback on the plans by visiting www.cumberlandsportsvillage.org.uk.
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