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28/02/2011

GMI Construction To Build New Rotherham United Football Stadium

A new chapter in the history of Rotherham United has now been written after final plans for the clubs new stadium were revealed.

At Don Valley Stadium, Chairman Tony Stewart, manager Ronnie Moore and representatives from Gleeds, GMI Construction and S&P revealed plans for a multi-million pound 12,000 all seated arena to be built on the old Guest and Chrimes foundry site in the centre of Rotherham.

"This is an historic day for Rotherham United Football Club," said Chairman Tony Stewart.

"Two years of meticulous planning and hard work have culminated in today's announcement and I am absolutely thrilled with the final designs. This stadium will be an iconic figure right at the centre of Rotherham and its facilities and unique design will stand up against any stadium in the country. The stadium will not only benefit this football club but will provide the centre piece of significant regeneration in Rotherham. The supporters of Rotherham United have had to wait a long time for this moment and I can assure them that we are going to build a stadium that everyone in the Rotherham community can be proud of."
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The stadium will be Project Managed by Gleeds who were selected for their impressive history of stadium projects.

"Gleeds have a strong track record in delivering stadiums in the UK and abroad," said Simon Morris, Associate Director and Project Manager for Gleeds.

"We are particularly excited with our role as Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor and CDM Co-ordinator on a new 12,000 seat, multi-million pound stadium for Rotherham United Football Club as the new project will act as not only an important focal point for football fans, but also a key element in regenerating the town centre. The release of the plans today, shows both the imagination and ambition displayed by the Club and its sponsors and we are looking forward to delivering a world class sporting arena for the town."

The construction of the stadium will be undertaken by GMI Construction who, like Gleeds, have a rich history and reputation for reliability and quality in sports construction.

(CD/GK)

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