Exhibition outlines plan for Bath City FC
Future of ground on show
The next round of public consultations on proposals to redevelop part of Bath City FC’S home ground have begun. An exhibition held at Twerton Park last week outlined initial designs for the scheme. According to a pamphlet issued at the event, the following aims are at the heart of the decision-making process for the interested parties: To provide a long term, sustainable future for Bath City FC at its historic home To improve the facilities and match day experience for fans of Bath City FC For the ground to become a hub for Twerton by providing facilities for the wider community To increase the appeal of the area, giving reason for people to come into the area who would not currently experience it To improve leisure and retail facilities on the high street in Twerton To provide ‘much needed’ affordable housing To raise the profile of Twerton across Bath and beyond It it hoped that, if given the go ahead, the Greenacre Capital redevelopment would enable the football club to clear its debts and create new revenue streams so it can remain solvent in the future. Initial designs suggest the new Grandstand at Twerton Park could include up to 1,000 covered seats and room for 1,000 standing - with the potential for a further 1,000 seats in the future - and other facilities designed to enhance the matchday experience. The ‘community hub’ is being proposed as a multi-functional space to allow usage by various local groups, including hot desking, a gym and other facilities. There are also plans in place to include affordable housing and student accommodation as part of the development, and regenerate parts of Twerton High Street. The document also goes on to warn that, if major redevelopment does not take place, Bath City FC may be forced to sell the site and move elsewhere. There has already been some objections to the scheme from residents, with complaints about parking, housing and the effects of building work among other issues raised. There will be another exhibition showing final designs before an application is submitted to Bath and North East Somerset Council. People have until Saturday to submit their feedback regarding the scheme, which can be provided by going to https://tinyurl.com/ ycaqfzph