Update - New Stadium Developm

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Tottenham Hotspur PLC

19 May 2010

 



WEDNESDAY 19 MAY 2010

Tottenham Hotspur plc

("Tottenham Hotspur")

New plans for Northumberland Development Project

New planning application responds to consultation and delivers further design improvements to the overall masterplan, creating an enhanced setting for the iconic new stadium.  Key improvements include:

·     A redesign of the Southern area of the site resulting in a stunning new design for the hotel and residential buildings.

·     An enlarged public square on a raised podium, which extends from the High Road to Worcester Avenue and connects directly into the Stadium, with new Tottenham Hotspur Foundation offices set alongside facilitating even greater community use and activity.

·     A high quality environment along the High Road with a new courtyard setting for retained historic buildings to the South and trees, gates and structures in front of the Stadium linking to the existing terrace of historic buildings to the North.

·     Grade II listed Warmington House, along with 3 other locally listed buildings with historic links to the Club, to be retained - the Red House, Dispensary and the former White Hart Pub - all to be refurbished and brought back to life.

·     New Club Megastore with integrated Club museum, ticket office and café.

·     Further improvements to the development including a Skybar and roof garden on the adjacent supermarket, linked directly to the Stadium.

·     The re-use of the famous Bill Nicholson Gates, 'Cockerel on the Ball' Clock and 'Golden Cockerel' statue within the public realm.

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club announces new plans for the Northumberland Development Project, to be submitted to Haringey Council this week.

The scheme continues to deliver a supermarket to the North, the Stadium connecting directly onto the High Road and homes, a hotel and public square to the South - but now within a new design and landscaping approach.  The improvements include a larger public square located on a raised podium, a new design for the hotel and residential buildings, an active courtyard setting for retained historic buildings and continuity of buildings along the High Road connecting North and South.

The previous application received strong backing from the local community and fans alike - with over 800 letters of support sent to Haringey Council from individuals, groups and businesses.  The design improvements contained in the new application are the culmination of consultation and discussion with the Government's Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE), English Heritage and other agencies.  The changes directly reflect the Club's desire to find the very best solution for the Club and the locality.

Speaking about the changes, Daniel Levy, Chairman of THFC, said:

"We have looked again at the overall masterplan and design of buildings in the south, as well as the impact on Tottenham High Road.  We have used this opportunity to make further design improvements to the scheme.

"Schemes of this magnitude involve much time and effort by many parties and we are extremely grateful to everyone who has taken part in the consultation process to date.  There is undoubtedly huge support for the development and for retaining the Club in the Borough.  Following the consultation period on these new plans we look forward to proceeding to a Haringey Council planning committee to determine the application shortly.

"In much the same way as we persevered and delivered the Training Centre, we remain focussed and committed to delivering a world class, increased capacity stadium, full of atmosphere and creating a thriving new environment on the High Road which would deliver regeneration benefits so important to this part of the Borough and the local community."

Ken Shuttleworth, Founder of Make, the scheme's architect, said:

"The masterplan balances the old and the new, creating a world-class setting for the new stadium and wider development.  We have designed an exciting scheme that will be an amenity for the whole community, benefiting the wider Tottenham area."

Stadium Architect David Keirle of KSS, said:

"The stadium itself will be one of the finest anywhere in the world, with exceptional atmosphere including the single tier stand, excellent acoustics and modern new facilities across the building.  The stadium architecture responds to the Spurs identity, using flowing lines and a gracefully undulating roof to create a visually stunning building.

"It will be an amazing place to watch football and a fantastic addition to this part of the High Road."

Bernie Kingsley, Chair of the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust, said:

"The new scheme looks impressive.  The stadium is an exceptional building of which all Spurs fans would be rightly proud, and it is now surrounded by an even larger public square and cafes and bars.  I am also especially pleased to see the Red House retained which has such a strong link with the Club's heritage.  This is an exciting time and we look forward to moving into our new home."

The proposed new Stadium has also been included as a potential host venue for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids.

The existing 36,000 capacity stadium has remained unchanged for over a decade and the Club is currently in the position of having over 70,000 registered club members and a waiting list for season tickets of more than 23,000 people. 

The Northumberland Development Project will represent an investment of hundreds of millions of pounds into North Tottenham, creating new jobs, bringing more spend into the local community and delivering new community facilities including a world class new public square. 

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NOTE TO EDITORS

About The Northumberland Development Project:

The Northumberland Development Project covers an area of around 20 acres, bordered by Park Lane to the South, Worcester Avenue to the East, Northumberland Park to the North and the High Road to the West.  It includes the site of the current ground and the industrial land to the North to create a larger area in which the new stadium can be built without the need ground share or move out of Haringey even for a temporary period.  The plans deliver:

1.   A world class new stadium with a 56,250 capacity, providing a stunning spectator experience and exceptional atmosphere.

2.   An exceptional public square, located on a raised podium running from the High Road through to Worcester Avenue.

3.   A new environment along the High Road, with a courtyard setting for retained historic buildings and new landscaping in front of the stadium.

4.   A 150 bedroom hotel with restaurant, overlooking the new public square.

5.   200 new homes, providing a choice of high quality living.

6.   A new supermarket with parking, offering increased shopping choice for local people with Club offices above and a new Skybar and roof garden connected to the stadium via a bridge link.

7.   New offices for the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, with state of the art facilities allowing for even greater reach and impact.

8.   A new Club Megastore and museum, together with a new ticket office and café.

The key design improvements from the first application are:

1.   A new layout for the homes and hotel, to make way for the enlarged public square, with fewer homes proposed (200 instead of 434) set along Park Lane and a new 150 bedroom hotel located on Worcester Avenue overlooking the public square.

2.   A larger and relocated public square, even better able to host local events, extending from the High Road through to Worcester Avenue on a raised podium connecting to the concourse level of the stadium.

3.   Continuity of buildings along the High Road, withgates, structures and trees in front of the Stadium, linking the retained historic buildings to the South with the Northern Terrace up to Northumberland Park.

4.   A new courtyard setting for retained historic buildings, with Warmington House, The Red House, The Dispensary and the former White Hart pub (currently Valentino's) all refurbished and bought back to life within their own active courtyard on the High Road, to be used as cafés, a pub and as Club facilities.  This courtyard will also be the setting for the famous Bill Nicholson Gates, 'Cockerel on the Ball' Clock and 'Golden Cockerel' statue.

5.   The ability to walk all the way round the stadium via a North podium linking the North West and North East corners and via the raised podium and public square to the South.

6.   New landscaping around the stadium, with new planting and an improved environment along Worcester Avenue.

7.   A new location for the Spurs shop and museum, accessed from within the courtyard behind the historic buildings, located underneath the public square with a new café alongside.

8.   New uses above the supermarket, including office space for Club use and a Skybar and roof garden connected into the Stadium by a new bridge link.

9.   Further design improvements to the Stadium itself, including better access and seating for disabled supporters and increased toilet and concession facilities.

10. A new location for the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation offices, connected directly to the public square where they will manage an ongoing activities programme.

 About the new Public Square:

·     The new public square would be actively managed by the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation with a programme of events and activities to ensure this truly acts as a focus for community life.

·     This programme is likely to include street markets, musical performances and a temporary ice rink in Winter.

·     Foundation events are expected to include dance festivals, talent competitions, drama workshops and temporary sports facilities like beach volleyball, boxing training and extreme sports.

·     The Square is also expected to host community workshops, health screening units, blood donations, aerobics sessions and organised family picnic days, used by a wide range of organisations.

The retained historic buildings:

·     The old White Hart Pub (currently 'Valentino's') would once again become a pub.

·     The Red House would host a coffee shop on the ground floor with the original Club Board Room above incorporated into museum activities.

·     The Dispensary and Warmington House buildings would both have Club use, primarily as offices.

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