Our Feasibility Studies
Our Feasibility Studies
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their initial views and comments with the Club during our period of feasibility studies.
We have been through all the comments received and have used them to help inform our plans.
What did our fans and the local community tell us?
Overall, the concepts we started to outline were positively received with 79% of comments either specifically voicing support or positively contributing ideas and opportunities for us to consider as part of our formal proposals and plans.
Based on the comments received, the following areas were identified: Stadium Expansion; Improved Facilities; Transport; and Jobs and Skills as discussed further below.
“This is as exciting as winning trophies for me because it means that the club is growing. The number of match-day supporters is really important.”
“Great and exciting plans very much in keeping with the club philosophy of excellence”
Responses to the concept of expanding the North Stand were positive. Expansion was seen as a further step in Manchester City’s growth, creating an opportunity to improve the fan experience.
An extended larger tier was the preference of a majority of fans, with rail seating available.
“Allow for a more varied catering offering, more table areas to consume food and if possible, some seating and much better video and TV screens”
“At present there are no sit-down restaurants available to non-hospitality spectators. Only stand up ‘burger’ or equivalent either inside or outside”
A broader selection of food and drink as well as faster service and better facilities, including pre- and post-match areas where fans could sit down were requested.
People asked whether existing transport infrastructure would be able to support increased visitor numbers and shared their concerns about this.
Some people said that more capacity is required on Metrolink with longer trams and direct services to and from the city centre.
People wanted to see more use of public transport, more park and ride services, shuttle buses and better cycle facilities.
As well as requesting improvements to public transport, better management of car parks was referenced.
People wanted to know that the plans would build on the Club’s work to continue to regenerate East Manchester, creating jobs and new opportunities for local people.
Other ideas were also suggested, including:
A larger club shop
More toilet facilities around the Etihad Campus
Secure bicycle storage
More electric vehicle charging
We also welcomed your feedback on the established framework principles that have been used to guide investment and development across the Etihad Campus over the past decade.
The established framework principles were organised around the following seven priorities:
Maximise opportunities that support the social and economic role of the area through the provision of new employment, learning and development opportunities and investment that is accessible to East Manchester residents and supports the retention and attraction of talent to the city.
Deliver improved social and economic outcomes through project specific implementation plans.
Expansion of a world-class sports destination and creation of a global exemplar.
Provision of distinctive destination leisure and recreation attractions and associated amenities.
Embed Manchester’s Net Zero by 2038 target into the Etihad Campus, in line with the Etihad Campus Sustainability Strategy.
Connect the Etihad Campus – both within and beyond.
Create a distinctive sense of place.
