Fine detail of stadium plan revealed by Dee

Hotel, crematorium and housing included

A masterplan for Dundee FC’s proposed move to a new stadium includes a housing development, a hotel and crematorium, it has emerged.

Drawings detail a hotel adjacent to the proposed stadium and designated space for new homes.

Designs drawn up by city architects Leadingham Jameson Rogers and Hynd document proposals for a 15,000 seater stadium near Camperdown Park.

And an extension to Dundee Ice Arena and a new crematorium have also been included.

A public consultation on the plans has been arranged to take place at Dundee Ice Arena on Friday September 22.

The event will be held between 1pm and 8pm when members of the public will have the opportunity to review preliminary drawings and talk to representatives involved in the project to find out more about the site.

A statement issued by the club confirmed: “Dark Blue Property Holdings Ltd intend to submit an application for planning permission in principle for a new football stadium, training facilities, housing and mixeduse development with associated parking, access, drainage and landscaping infrastructure, at land to the west of Camperdown Leisure Park.”

Fans chief Kenny Ross said the plans have left him “excited”.

Mr Ross, a club historian and president of the Dundee Supporters’ Association, said believes Dundee are looking at both developments as a way of benefiting commercially

He said: “Looking at the plans, they are three-fold, and all exciting.

“The first is that we are getting a brand, spanking new stadium with a bigger capacity.

“Secondly is purpose built training pitches which only Dundee will have access too. This can only help the team progress.

“Then you’ve got the crematorium and hotel. It can only take the club to the next level.”

North East MSP Bill Bowman also welcomed the news.

He said: “These are ambitious plans for the future development of the city that will have to be considered carefully by the city council.”

Looking at the plans, they are three-fold, and all exciting. KENNY ROSS FANS CHIEF