HERE'S a preview of how the new Bloomfield Road will look.
Should Blackpool Football Club recieve permission from the town's council, Bloomfield Road's transformation into a 15,000 capacity all-seater stadium could begin in the close season.
Plans for the £10.75m development have been submitted to Blackpool Council and the club are hopeful approval will be granted.
If the go ahead is given the development will be phased over three to four years starting with the construction of a new West Stand in May.
During this period the stadium will remain operational.
Ballast Wiltshier PLC, who have been involved in other stadia contracts including Sunderland's Stadium of Light and Ajax's Amsterdam Arena, have been appointed as the preferred contractor for the development.
The new stadium will include substantial hospitality facilities with 12 corporate boxes with views onto the pitch as well as a new club shop and administrative offices. A small hotel and conference facilities will also be integrated into the stadium with additional provision for a range of restaurant and fast food outlets.
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