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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Plans for football and rugby stadium go on show
It is hoped the new stadium will be completed in 2027 [Cumberland Council] Plans for a new football and rugby stadium are to go on show for three weeks. If approved, Cumberland Sports Village, in Workington, will have capacity for 3,700 fans and existing football stands will be replaced. Advertisement Work is due to start early next year, subject to planning permission, and completed by late summer 2027. Dave Bowden, spokesman for Cumberland Sports Village, said he looked forward to "making the project a reality". The stadium will also have capacity for 2,700 seated and 1,000 standing fans. The West Stand, the stadium's main structure, will provide seating for up to 1,000 people with wheelchair viewing spaces. The new facility will also include a function suite, executive boxes and a sports bar. The East Stand and the South Stand will be replaced with covered spaces for about 2,000 fans in total. Advertisement The new North Stand Terrace will remain uncovered. A new 3G pitch will also replace the existing turf playing surface. Scaled back plans Plans for the stadium have been in the works for more than five years and have been scaled back from an initial design for 8,000 fans. After the now-defunct Allerdale Borough Council dropped the project, the region missed out on hosting a Rugby League World Cup match because it did not have a suitable stadium. A planning application is expected to be submitted by the end of the month. The plans will be display from Monday until 25 July at Borough Park, Derwent Park and Workington Library. Advertisement Public events are also being held at the Carnegie Theatre & Arts Centre in Workington on 9 and 16 July. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. More on this story Related internet links
BBC News
06-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Workington Cumberland Sports Village plans go on show
Plans for a new football and rugby stadium are to go on show for three weeks. If approved, Cumberland Sports Village, in Workington, will have capacity for 3,700 fans and existing football stands will be replaced. Work is due to start early next year, subject to planning permission, and completed by late summer Bowden, spokesman for Cumberland Sports Village, said he looked forward to "making the project a reality". The stadium will also have capacity for 2,700 seated and 1,000 standing West Stand, the stadium's main structure, will provide seating for up to 1,000 people with wheelchair viewing spaces. The new facility will also include a function suite, executive boxes and a sports East Stand and the South Stand will be replaced with covered spaces for about 2,000 fans in total. The new North Stand Terrace will remain uncovered.A new 3G pitch will also replace the existing turf playing surface. Scaled back plans Plans for the stadium have been in the works for more than five years and have been scaled back from an initial design for 8,000 the now-defunct Allerdale Borough Council dropped the project, the region missed out on hosting a Rugby League World Cup match because it did not have a suitable stadium.A planning application is expected to be submitted by the end of the month. The plans will be display from Monday until 25 July at Borough Park, Derwent Park and Workington Library. Public events are also being held at the Carnegie Theatre & Arts Centre in Workington on 9 and 16 July. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cumberland Sports Village plans set to go on public display
Plans for the Cumberland Sports Village in Workington (Image: Cumberland Council) 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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
ITV News
18-06-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
New 10m sports village in West Cumbria could open within the next two years
A new 10m sports village in West Cumbria could open within the next two years. The development includes a stadium for Workington Reds and Workington Town League club which will be built on the existing Borough Park site. Those behind the scheme say the stadium will hold 3,700 sitting and standing spectators. Floodlights and parking facilities will also be adjusted to fit the facility. Both Workington AFC and Workington RLFC will have the opportunity to hold engagement events over the summer. With a planning application set to be submitted by the end of July 2025, its expected construction work will begin in early 2026, finishing within 18 months. The existing pitch will also be replaced with a 3G pitch suitable for both football and rugby. Dave Bowden, spokesman for Cumberland Sports Village, said: "We're pleased to be part of such positive progress on the Cumberland Sports Village project. "It's a project built on partnership and shared vision and we're excited by the potential it holds to create lasting benefits for Workington AFC, Workington Town RLFC, and the whole community. "We thank everyone involved in reaching this stage and look forward to continue working hard to make this vision a reality." Leader of Cumberland Council, Cllr Mark Fryer, added: 'We remain fully committed to supporting Cumberland Sports Village Ltd in delivering the Sports Village project. "I have been fighting for West Cumbria to have a top-class stadium for many years and it is fantastic that we now have some revised detailed designs for a venue which will cement our status as major players on the sporting map.' A spokesperson from Workington Town RLFC added: "This development marks a significant step forward for both the club and the wider area, offering modern infrastructure to support rugby league, local sport, and community events. 'We believe that the project will inspire future generations to want to watch and play sport in this facility. "We feel that the project is of the right scale, with a sensible and realistic approach, and will provide lasting benefits for Workington and West Cumbria. We're excited to play our part in this ambitious and transformative project.' A spokesperson from Workington AFC said: 'The proposed development will provide a modern, high-quality facility to support first-team performance, youth development, and the ongoing delivery of our club's community programmes across West Cumbria. "It also presents valuable commercial opportunities to help secure long-term sustainability. The Board of Workington AFC looks forward to help make these plans a reality for our club and community.'
