Stadium Project: A New Era for Manchester United
According to United's chief operating officer Collette Roche, the stadium project is a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to develop a new stadium at Old Trafford, catalyzing regeneration in the surrounding area.
It's become a regional project and probably will be one of the biggest in Europe. As such, it's bigger than us at Manchester United.
A study by Oxford Economics found that the project could add £7.3bn annually to the UK economy, create 92,000 jobs, and lead to 17,000 new homes and 1.8m additional visitors each year.
- £7.3bn annual addition to the UK economy
- 92,000 new jobs
- 17,000 new homes
- 1.8m additional visitors per year
Rocher emphasized the need for government support, not for the stadium build, but for the infrastructure and regeneration of the area.
Author's summary: Manchester United's stadium project is a massive opportunity for regional growth.