PLANS to redevelop a section of land close to Madejski Stadium in to an area boasting new homes, leisure facilities and a convention centre will be unveiled next week.
Reading Football Club Prop Co Ltd, a partly-owned subsidiary of the Royals, is to push out proposals for Royal Elm Park at a number of public consultation exhibitions across the town.
On the table are plans to regenerate an area close to the stadium and fill it with homes, a world-class convention centre and facilities such as an ice rink, restaurants and a large public square.
More than 1,000 new jobs are expected to be created through the development.
The convention centre will look to bring together year-round business and cultural events which, hopefully, will benefit Reading and the local economy.
It is designed to meet existing market demand and act as a catalyst for growth both locally and across the county.
Designed to accommodate up to 3,000 delegates, the centre will provide flexible, adaptable spaces capable of facilitating a range of events from business meetings, conferences and exhibitions to live entertainment including music, sport and comedy.
More than 600 homes are also proposed for the site, many of which will overlook a public park some 10,000square metres in size, which is approximately the size of one-and-a-half football pitches.
Four public consultations will take place in relation to Royal Elm Park, where members of the project team will be on hand to discuss the proposals, further details of which will soon be available at www.RoyalElmPark.com
These will take place on:
- Thursday October 15: Royal Berkshire Conference Centre, Madejski Stadium (3pm – 8pm)
- Wednesday, October 21: The Concert Hall, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street (2pm – 6pm)
- Thursday, October 22: The Concert Hall, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street (2pm – 8pm)
- Saturday, October 24: South Reading Community Centre, 252-260 Northumberland Avenue (10am – 4pm).
Questions can also be put to the team either by email, consultation@royalelmpark.com, or by calling 0207 630 3819.
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