MONARCHS’NEW STADIUM PLANS
Speedway club hopes to move to venue in time for 2023 season
Plans for a new speedway stadium in Livingston have been revealed by Edinburgh Monarchs as they move from Armadale Stadium.
Monarchs announced yesterday that plans are in place to construct a stadium in Deans Industrial Estate, Livingston, just off the M8 junction 3A.
The projected completion date is spring 2023.
West Lothian Community Stadium is set to host a range of projects and youth initiatives creating new opportunities for the local community.
Development director Gordon Campbell said: “For years we have aimed to secure the future of the Monarchs – this announcement is a massive step towards this.
“West Lothian Council has been supportive of our efforts so far but there is still much work to be done to deliver the stadium.
“Following detailed discussions with West Lothian Council, the site has been selected for its ease of access while also being in a place that will cause no disruption to local residents.”
“We will need the continued backing of the local community and the council to secure the site for our use, to support the project through the planning application process, and to construct the stadium.
“West Lothian Community Stadium is a massively exciting development for the Monarchs and for West Lothian.”
It is set to have a capacity of 1,500 with plans in place to construct the stadium to allow uninterrupted viewing of the 260-metre speedway track – capable of hosting world events.
A youth training track will also be constructed for the Monarchs Speedway Academy – and facilities for community activities will be incorporated into the multi-use areas of the stadium.
Community activity will be a significant part of the regular operation of the stadium – with a broad base of projects already lined up.
Development will take a phased approach determined by available funds – and the speedway team are currently seeking funding to take on the future stages of the stadium development.
Monarchs co-promoter
John Campbell said: “We will also continue our efforts to secure as much funding as possible to build the best stadium we can for our fans and for the community.
“We would be pleased to hear from any businesses or interested persons with the ability to add funds or relevant skills to help construct the stadium.
“This is an immensely exciting project and we believe it will capture the imagination of the local community, of Monarchs fans, and of the wider speedway public to support us along the way.”