Bath Rugby has announced that it will soon reveal its new designs to the public for the redevelopment of the current stadium at the Recreation Ground.
The Recreation Ground in Bath | Photo © RogerMechan / Shutterstock.com
The stadium plans will go on show at the rugby club’s final home game against Saracens on 6th May, as well as on Wednesday 10th May at Widcombe Social Club from 11am-7pm.
The proposals will also be available online on Bath Rugby’s website from 6th May.
Stakeholder and public feedback obtained during previous consultations have influenced the new stadium design, which the club plans to submit to B&NES Council this summer.
The previous scheme, which was shared before the pandemic, has evolved and the project team said they are “looking forward” to sharing the stadium’s designs and benefits.
Previous proposals for how the new stadium could look from inside | Image © Stadium for Bath
As part of the redevelopment, the public riverside space to the West of The Rec will be widened, creating a more inviting and usable space, on matchdays and non-matchdays, and the structure itself will allow for greater community use.
Sustainability and environmentally friendly materials are also key to the new proposals.
The proposed capacity of the stadium will increase to 18,000, with increased provision for accessibility needs, as well as providing a new permanent home for the Bath Rugby Foundation charity.
Bath Rugby Chief Executive Tarquin McDonald said: “After decades of conversation, we are confident the plans we will submit this summer will both excite and reassure the people of Bath.
“Our club, your club, is the heart of our city and now is the time to bring a stadium that will service world-class men’s and women’s rugby, and our community, all year-round.”
