Work begins on Foxes’ new £80m training ground
Work has begun of Leicester City’s new £80m “world-class” training ground in north Leicestershire.
Plans for the development of the former Park Hill Golf and Fishing Centre at Charnwood were revealed by the Club in February 2018, in what vice chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha described as “a once-in-a-generation” opportunity.
Following the appointment of McLaren Construction as the project’s principal contractor, initial preparations and earthworks to transform the 185-acre site are now under way.
The project is scheduled for completion in June 2020.
Leicester City chief executive, Susan Whelan, said: “The new training ground will elevate the Club and our training facilities to another level for generations to come, so it’s fantastic to have our contractors from McLaren on-site, commencing work and turning our vision into reality.
“Such a big investment is both a fantastic opportunity and a big responsibility for everyone involved in the project. We’re delighted to be shaping a big part of the Club’s future together and determined to make it something the region can be exceptionally proud of.”
Kevin Taylor, chairman of McLaren Group, said: “We are excited to work on this project. It’s a wonderful opportunity to partner with Leicester City to create a facility that will help to shape the next generation of top sportsmen and women – for the club and for the sport. We bring our considerable experience in sports and leisure facilities to the project, as well as our reputation for quality and timely delivery.”
Preparation of the site will continue over the course of the next month before foundations for the main buildings are set. The development is expected to accelerate quickly, with the aim of having the new facility open and operational ahead of the start of the 2020/21 season.
