Manchester United have received a major boost in their plans for a new stadium after the British Government expressed its support for the project. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will champion the regeneration project, which includes new housing, commercial and public spaces around Old Trafford. Authorities are exploring setting up a mayoral development corporation to oversee the development.
Mail Sport revealed this month that Man United's plans had moved forwards. Man United are set to pursue a new build due to capacity limits at Old Trafford . LISTEN NOW:Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their plans for a new, 100,000-capacity Old Trafford after the project received Government support.
The Government said the project, which will also lead to new housing, commercial and public spaces, would be a 'shining example of the bold pro-development model that will drive growth across the region'.The Government support comes after Mail Sport revealed earlier this month that the prospect of a new stadium and the demolishing of Man United's current Old Trafford home had taken a step forwards.
A world-leading new venue, however, would maximise potential and serve as the centrepiece of one of the biggest regeneration projects Britain has ever seen. Read MoreEXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE: Inside Man United's 100,000-seat £2bn 'New Trafford' plans which could start THIS YEAR Mail Sport understands that key figures at the Premier League giants are hopeful that enabling work could start on the project before the end of this year.The task force was set up following Ratcliffe’s arrival and charged with carrying out a feasibility study around a new build or a refurbishment.
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