Club says KSS proposals will increase capacity from 38,000 to 53,000
Main construction work on plans by Leeds United to expand the capacity of its Elland Road ground to more than 50,000 is expected to begin once the current season ends in late May.
The Premier League side’s last home match is currently scheduled for 17 May and, announcing the scheme had been given planning by the city council, the club added: “Enabling works will commence immediately, with major construction activity scheduled to begin following the end of the current season.”
Firms expected to be interested in the scheme include local contractor Caddick which completed work to upgrade Headingley stadium across the city back in 2008 at a cost of £44m.
The plans by architect KSS will see Elland Road’s capacity increased from 38,000 to 53,000, through the expansion of the West and North Stands and alterations to the South Stand.
The current ground has been at the site since 1919 but is widely considered in need of an overhaul with the last major work being the building of the 14,500-seat East Stand which was started shortly after the club won the last of its three league titles in 1992.
Others working on the job include construction management consultant Rise and engineer Buro Happold.
The club added the stadium will remain open and operational throughout the work.
All pictures courtesy of LUFC/KSS
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