Castleford Tigers gets green light for £135m stadium plans
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Wakefield Council has given planning permission for Castleford Tigers’ ambitious £135m stadium complex.
As well as a 10,000-capacity stadium, the development – near Junction 32 of the M62 at Glasshoughton – will also include a 50-acre country park, shops and restaurants.
Tigers' development partner for the scheme, Lateral Property Group, has said the scheme could create up to 2,000 jobs.
The council’s was presented signatures from more than 6,000 people backing the application.
Tigers CEO Steve Gill, said: "Today has been a big milestone in the club’s history and one I'm so proud to be part of.
“We’ve worked tirelessly to get to this point and I'm overwhelmed by the masses of support we have received and the well wishes, especially from other Super League clubs, cementing the fact that Rugby League is the best sport in the world, with awesome fans.”
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