The UK’s Fulham football club has announced that work on their £100million redevelopment of the Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage will begin this summer, according to media reports.
The Club has signed an agreement with lead contractor Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd, for the demolition and development of the Riverside Stand, commencing this summer, Fulham stated in a media release.
The new stand will not only increase the seating capacity at Craven Cottage but also enhance amenities to the ground and locality for supporters, residents and visitors to enjoy, it added.
Designed by architect Populous, the development boasts a transformation of the riverside walkway into a world class leisure destination; a pathway that will allow an uninterrupted walk along the banks of the River Thames between Hammersmith and Putney Bridges and a choice of amenities for visitors to enjoy throughout the year.
Supporters will experience best-in-class offerings, with the stand incorporating contemporary designs and state of the art concourses and hospitality lounges on matchdays. The design of the Riverside Stand is sympathetic to Fulham Football Club’s location, the glorious River Thames and the environment.
Importantly, the Riverside development reaffirms Craven Cottage as the home of Fulham Football Club, both for now and future generations.
Fulham FC Chairman Shahid Khan always maintained the redevelopment, which will increase the capacity of Craven Cottage to around 30,000, would not be affected by relegation.
“I am delighted to now be able to formally announce that our work on the Riverside Stand development will begin in earnest this summer. I understand this announcement was many years in the making, but the right thing for all parties was to be deliberate, collaborative and thorough. I thank our supporters for their patience, and am especially grateful to all those who have worked tremendously hard behind the scenes to bring us to this point. The wait will be worth it,” said Khan.
“Craven Cottage is a unique and inspiring venue to not only play football, but to visit. It has always been my intention to follow through with the development of the Riverside Stand, and today’s news brings that intention to reality,” he added.
“The Riverside development will be a location like no other, a real game-changer for Fulham Football Club.”
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