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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.
ITV News
02-07-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
Public engagement events announced for new £10m sports village in West Cumbria
Plans to build a new £10m sports village will be on public display in West Cumbria later this month. The proposals include building a multipurpose stadium on the existing Borough Park site. It'll become the home to Workington Reds and the Workington Town Rugby League Club. Public engagement events will take place at the Carnegie Theatre and Arts Centre between 2pm - 7pm, on 9 July and 16 July 2025. Developers say the facility will hold 3,700 sitting and standing spectators. The existing pitch will also be replaced with a 3G pitch suitable for both football and rugby. The construction work is expected to begin early next year after a planning application is submitted this July. Those behind the scheme say it'll be open within the next two years. The project is supported by the UK Government Town Deal, Cumberland Council and Football Foundation funding. 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.'
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.'
