Newcastle have revealed they will make a decision early next year on whether to renovate St James’ Park or build a new home.
Newcastle are still waiting to make a decision on whether to renovate their current 52,300-capacity home ground or build a new one. Reports have suggested that renovating
St James’ Park would cost in the region of £1billion, which would increase the capacity by more than 60,000.
They also have the option of moving to a new site. สมัคร ufabet But a new stadium would cost in the region of £2-3billion.
Newcastle have held initial talks with fan representatives about the potential of each option,
but they will need time to assess which project is the best option. Meaning the Magpies will have to make a decision early next year. Newcastle have
also been named as one of the host cities for Euro 2028, meaning that if they are to remain at St James’ Park, work on the redevelopment would have to begin next year.
The ‘risks’ of St James’ Park
Newcastle CEO Brad Miller wasn’t joking when he said that the stadium question is “complex”. With listed buildings around one side of the stadium and issues to contend. With behind the Gallowgate End, it is far from a straightforward decision.
“We know what a transformed St. James’ Park would give us. And we now have a significant amount of data and feedback on our stadium footprint and surrounding area, so we are several steps forward,” Miller said of the feasibility study findings.