Everton announce proposed new stadium capacity | OneFootball

Everton have announced it is proposing 52,000 for it’s new stadium, with potential for this to rise to 62,000.

The Merseyside club are looking to leave Goodison Park and have secured a lease at Bramley-Moore Dock.

With design work and consultation already underway, the Toffees made the announcement on Thursday.

Stadium Development Director Colin Chong told the club’s website: “There is still much work to do as we develop our plans and seek the views of our supporters and local communities as well as bodies such as Liverpool City Council, the Local Planning Authority and Historic England.

“At this stage, it is important to stress that this is our ‘proposed’ capacity and it is what we are currently working towards. It is important to emphasise that the final capacity and design will be subject to further engagement and consultation.

“We believe that our approach is the right one because it is commercially and financially sustainable and will mean that, in the long term, we will be able to increase the capacity should there be a demand and requirement to do so.

“Extensive work has gone into assessing the optimum capacity at the point of opening to create the best possible atmosphere for fans and, in turn, supporting the players on the pitch.

“At this stage it is not possible to say if and when any capacity expansion to an absolute maximum of 62,000 would take place. That would also be subject to further design work, fan and community consultation and planning approval.”