{"id":2123,"date":"2019-01-16T14:38:37","date_gmt":"2019-01-16T14:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/?p=2123"},"modified":"2019-01-16T14:38:37","modified_gmt":"2019-01-16T14:38:37","slug":"50m-stands-approved-for-lords-cricket-ground","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/50m-stands-approved-for-lords-cricket-ground\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a350m stands approved for Lords cricket ground"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The capacity of Lord&#8217;s cricket ground is set to increase to 31,000 after planning permission was granted to build new Edrich and Compton stands.<\/p>\n<p>Work will begin in August on the Wilkinson\u00a0Eyre designed stands at the Nursery End, with seating ready for the 2020 season at a cost of \u00a350m.<\/p>\n<p>Final completion &#8211; including catering facilities &#8211; is due to take place in 2021.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_279199\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lords-cricket-ground-wilkinson-eyre_dezeen_2364_col_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279199 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lords-cricket-ground-wilkinson-eyre_dezeen_2364_col_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2364\" height=\"1113\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The pair of three-tiered stands will be built either side of the Media Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The rapid-build design sequence has been developed to minimise interruption to match fixtures.\u00a0The majority of the build will be carried out during the off-season, and be completely halted for major matches.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/auxQCcDlhp4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Marylebone Cricket Club Members will be asked to sign-off the plans at the Club\u2019s AGM in May.<\/p>\n<p>MCC chief executive Guy Lavender said:\u00a0\u201cWe are excited to be commencing another transformational development at Lord\u2019s, and by raising the capacity to 31,000 we will be able to welcome more spectators to enjoy matches at the largest cricket ground in the country, here at the Home of Cricket.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The redevelopment will be an outstanding addition delivering world-class facilities, ensuring that Lord\u2019s remains the finest ground in the world to watch, and play cricket.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lords-cricket-ground-wilkinson-eyre_dezeen_2364_col_0-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-279200\" src=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lords-cricket-ground-wilkinson-eyre_dezeen_2364_col_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2364\" height=\"962\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The development of the Compton and Edrich Stands\u00a0is the second phase of the major redevelopment plan for the cricket ground, masterplanned by Populous.<\/p>\n<p>After these are developed, which is scheduled to be complete in 2021, the East Gate Building, incorporating office space, a new Lord\u2019s Shop, as well as hospitality and catering facilities, will be built between 2021-2024.<\/p>\n<p>from Construction Enquirer http:\/\/bit.ly\/2FAaxP0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The capacity of Lord&#8217;s cricket ground is set to increase to 31,000 after planning permission was granted to build new Edrich and Compton stands. Work will begin in August on the Wilkinson\u00a0Eyre designed stands at the Nursery End, with seating ready for the 2020 season at a cost of \u00a350m. 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