Stadium Project a 'Once in a Lifetime Opportunity'
United's Chief Operating Officer, Collette Roche, discusses the bold vision for the future in a new podcast, highlighting the development of a new stadium at Old Trafford as a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to act as a catalyst for regeneration of the surrounding area.
It's become a regional project and probably will be one of the biggest in Europe. As such, it's bigger than us at Manchester United.
A study by Oxford Economics found that the project could add £7.3bn annually to the UK economy and create 92,000 jobs, with the potential to lead to 17,000 new homes and 1.8m additional visitors each year.
- £7.3bn added to the UK economy annually
- 92,000 jobs created
- 17,000 new homes
- 1.8m additional visitors each year
Collette Roche emphasized the need for government support, stating:
So our ask of the government is that they support, not the stadium build, but support the infrastructure and the regeneration of the area.
Author's summary: Manchester United's stadium project is a significant opportunity for regional regeneration.