Dido
18/02/2003, 2:25 PM
Construction work on Athlone Town Football Club's proposed new stadium could begin in the next few weeks, with the club fully expected to receive the green light to proceed this week. According to the Chairman of the club's Ground Development Committee, Tom McEnroe, final planning permission is imminent, and will give the club the all-clear to begin work on a proposed 6,000 all-seated stadium at Lissywollen, Ballymahon Road, Athlone.
The club has already been granted Government funding to the tune of €1 million for the stadium, which they hope will be fit to host matches by Autumn 2003. Mr, McEnroe said: "Once we receive final permission from Westmeath County Council, the funding activates itself straight away. To benefit from it, we must start works before Christmas. That is not a problem because once we get permission, which we fully expect this week, we can immediately begin the project." As part of the first phase, perimeter fencing and steel structuring, including in the Main Stand, will be implemented. However, he added, the planting of the actual pitch must wait until next Spring.
He said that the entire project, including the acquisition of land, will cost in excess of €6 million. The club are keen to get several fundraising exercise's, including a major Club Draw, up and running before the end of this year.
"WHAT IS THE STORY":confused: :confused: :confused:
The club has already been granted Government funding to the tune of €1 million for the stadium, which they hope will be fit to host matches by Autumn 2003. Mr, McEnroe said: "Once we receive final permission from Westmeath County Council, the funding activates itself straight away. To benefit from it, we must start works before Christmas. That is not a problem because once we get permission, which we fully expect this week, we can immediately begin the project." As part of the first phase, perimeter fencing and steel structuring, including in the Main Stand, will be implemented. However, he added, the planting of the actual pitch must wait until next Spring.
He said that the entire project, including the acquisition of land, will cost in excess of €6 million. The club are keen to get several fundraising exercise's, including a major Club Draw, up and running before the end of this year.
"WHAT IS THE STORY":confused: :confused: :confused: