Chelsea fans and interested locals will have the chance next week to hear the conclusions of a consultation into the proposed redevelopment of Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is mindful, that in order to get the Blues a stadium fit for ambitions he has for the team, which is immense, he needs to do it properly and avoid the PR disaster of the recent past in regard to the Chelsea Pitch Owners takeover scheme.
To this end, having decided that the club can actually redevelop the ground, something they were adament in the past they could not, they have done the right thing.
After a sealed bid for the Battersea Power Station failed, Chelsea quickly realiesd that other options away from Stamford Bridge were virtually non-existent..
There are numerous 'stakeholders' to consider before the club has a stadium to rival the Emirates, West Ham United's Olympic stadium and Spurs's proposed new ground, but they are well on the way.
With proposed talks with Wembley going well, the club will most likely play there for three seasons while the Bridge is rebulit, it's down to convincing locals that the redevelopment of the Bridge is a mutual 'win, win' situation.
Of course there planning permission issues to overcome, but first things first.
To that end, the locals and interested parties have been invited, next week to Stamford Bridge, to hear the conclusions of a recent consultation.
They were sent the following email today form Chelsea FC:
You are warmly invited to a neighbourhood exhibition.
Your consultation process commenced with local groups in May 2014. This is the opportunity to share with neighbours and spectators, your feedback results from the early summer neighbourhood consultation.
WHEN
Tuesday 1 September, 12noon – 8pm
Wednesday 2 September, 12noon – 8pm
Thursday 3 September, 12noon – 8pm
WHERE
West Stand Door 6
Stamford Bridge Stadium
Stamford Bridge Grounds
London S.W.
Thank you for your participation and continued support.
CFC
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