Conoco Stadium
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| Conoco Stadium | |
| Full name | Conoco Stadium (project name) |
| Built | Construction yet to begin |
| Opened | N/A |
| Capacity | Initially 12,000 rising to 21,100 |
| Home of | Grimsby Town F.C. |
| Pitch size | TBA |
The Conoco Stadium is the project name for the proposed new football stadium for Grimsby Town Football Club[1] , currently scheduled for completion in time for the start of the 2009/2010 season.[2]
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[edit] Proposed plans
Located on the outskirts of Great Coates to the west of Grimsby, close to the A180 dual carriageway, the all-seater stadium will be fully enclosed (no open corners) and will hold a capacity of 21,100[3]. In addition to the stadium the plans include a 150,000 square foot retail park to help finance the project. Surrounding the stadium will be a 1,300-space car park, 700-space park and ride facility and new training pitches for both GTFC and community use.[4]
[edit] Sponsor
On April 12, 2002, Grimsby Town Football Club issued a joint statement revealing the then Conoco-owned Humber Refinery at South Killingholme as the sponsor of the new stadium with the main stand becoming the Jet Family Stand[5]. There has been no comment or re-enforcement of the previously agreed sponsorship deal by the company, which since a merger five years ago is now known as ConocoPhillips.
[edit] Outline planning permission granted
Following a lengthy consultation period, North East Lincolnshire Council voted, on January 25, 2007, in favour of outline planning permission for the stadium.[6]
Approval by Her Majesty's Government, the final budget and its sources are still to be finalised.
[edit] References
- ^ Stadium will be called 'Conoco Stadium'. This Is Grimsby. Retrieved on January 26, 2007.
- ^ Stadium set to open in August 2009. Grimsby Town Football Club. Retrieved on January 29, 2007.
- ^ Stadium size will be 21,100 capacity. This Is Grimsby. Retrieved on December 30, 2006.
- ^ New stadium plans. Grimsby Town Football Club.
- ^ GTFC announce Conoco as new stadium sponsor. The Electronic Fishcake. Retrieved on April 12, 2002.
- ^ NE Lincolnshire council grant outline planning permission. This Is Grimsby. Retrieved on January 26, 2007.
