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An expanded North Stand will be part of a range
of upgrades including in and around the stadium, including a
3,000-capacity covered Fan Zone, a sky bar, 400-bed hotel and
new museum.
"Over several months we have been developing concepts and
designs for a best-in-class fan experience and year-round
entertainment and leisure destination at the Etihad Stadium and
are delighted to have now submitted a planning application to
Manchester City Council," Danny Wilson, Managing Director –
Manchester City Operations, said in a statement.
"As with all Club developments, ensuring our local community
benefit is a key priority and we believe these proposals will
deliver long-term economic and social opportunities."
City's stadium, originally built to host the 2002 Commonwealth
Games, is currently only the fifth-largest in terms of capacity
in the Premier League with Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur,
Arsenal and West Ham United all bigger.
City say the proposed developments represent more than 300
million pounds ($372.96 million) of investment into east
Manchester that could create 2,600 new jobs for the local
population.
The works would take three years to complete.
($1 = 0.8044 pounds)
(Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
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