Super League club, Hull KR, has launched a major consultation exercise on its ambitious proposals to regenerate land surrounding the Sewell Group Craven Park stadium, and is encouraging the community to get involved and have their say.
The Club’s proposals are set to enhance the area with investment into better facilities and amenities, to promote health and wellbeing across East Hull and the wider city, while helping to futureproof the Club’s ambitions, both on and off the pitch.
The Club aims to generate a positive impact for local communities and the wider city through their proposals, which would contribute significantly to wider rejuvenation efforts ongoing in East Hull by Hull City Council.
If successful, the proposals would see significant investment into sport and leisure facilities, with the development of three training pitches, with one available for public use; new outdoor sporting facilities and the rejuvenation of the Waudby Centre.
Proposals would also bring forward two, large-scale retail stores, which would be occupied by leading UK brands, in addition to the development of a retail terrace, open, public spaces, the refurbishment of the Waudby Centre, and adequate car parking facilities to support the masterplan. Some initial future enhancements to the Sewell Group Craven Park stadium itself have also been outlined within the plans.
The Club, and its wider masterplan team, is inviting the community to view the proposals and speak directly with the project team at a public drop-in event, which will be held at the Waudby Centre on Thursday 20 March from 2pm to 7pm. The proposals are also available for all to view and respond to on a dedicated consultation website, where you can also contact the consultation team: cravenparkregeneration.co.uk.
Responses are being encouraged by Friday 28 March at the latest, which is when the consultation will close.
Paul Lakin, chief executive at Hull KR said: “As an ambitious Club, dedicated to the fans and the city we represent, we are incredibly proud to share our vision for the masterplan with the public – which could mean big opportunities for communities and for people’s lives within the city, and for the Club itself.
“This scheme aims to significantly enhance the stadium footprint and turn us into an impressive sporting campus in East Hull. These proposals will set a legacy, long beyond the current custodian’s ownership – securing the future of our Club, bettering our City and opening up fantastic opportunities for local young people – providing the right investment and infrastructure to help them to lead happier and healthier lives.”
“We invite everyone to have their say on the plans, and make help to secure the best possible outcomes for communities across East Hull and beyond.”
