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St Helens gets stadium green light

Newton-le-Willows, Tuesday 20 Jul, 2010

St Helens has finally been given the go-ahead to start work on its new stadium.

Building contractors Barr Construction have been appointed to deliver the purpose-built 18,000-capacity stadium on the site of the town's former glassworks towards the end of next season.

The rugby league club is committed to moving out of Knowsley Road at the end of the current season and will ground-share at Widnes' Stobart Stadium until its new arena is ready.

John Downes, managing director of developers Langtree, said: "The letting of the contract is the final part of the process and people will now see construction activity begin on site.

"With the stadium at its centre, this development will deliver the wholesale regeneration of this brownfield site."

St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus added: "This is an incredibly proud day for me. Our supporters will now see their club's new home rise out of this site.

"This stadium is fitting for a club of the tradition of Saints but it also signals a new era for us."