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Connacht Receive Planning Permission for Stadium Redevelopment – Huge Rugby News

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Last updated: 17/05/2019 4:47 pm
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Connacht Rugby have been granted planning permission for the €30 million redevelopment of the Sportsground and it will some new features.

The land is owned by the Irish Greyhound Board and will include a new greyhound racing track once complete along with a new high-performance centre.

STADIUM UPDATE ? | We can now confirm full planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of the Sportsground.

The new home of Connacht Rugby is a step closer . . . but our home stretches far beyond the boundaries of the stadium.

This is Connacht. This is our Home. pic.twitter.com/UMKFdlLsrX

— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) May 17, 2024

Speaking on the redevelopment Connacht’s chief executive Willie Ruane admitted he is delighted that everything had been passed.

“There has been huge momentum behind the project since we announced last October, and we now have the final granting of planning permission. With 130 people employed throughout the province by Connacht Rugby we are extremely proud of the annual contribution of €34.4 million we are making to the regional economy,” he said

The new stadium will also have a 12,000-seat capacity, with two stands on either touchline and terrace areas behind the try-lines.

The club secured €10 million in private funding between its own funds and an approved bank credit facility. Ruane confirmed that without the State providing the other €20 million the project cannot continue.

“We have €10m in private funding to bring to the table through a mixture of Connacht Rugby funds and an approved bank credit facility. The project is now shovel ready and the remaining €20m state investment is critical to its delivery,” he added.

The redevelopment would be a massive boost to the club who are progressing season by season and have secured Champions Cup rugby for next season. It is also positive news for the Galway area as a whole as it continues to grow in popularity among tourists and this will only add to the attraction.

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