Salford Red Devils are set to have some more clarity on the situation surrounding their stadium this week, with an important decision set to be made.
The Salford Community Stadium was built ahead of the 2012 season to become the club’s new home, replacing the Willows: the club’s home for a century.
Rugby union club Sale Sharks moved into the rugby league ground later in 2012.
The stadium was developed by Salford City Council’s joint-venture company with Peel Group – a property investment business.
Therefore, both the Council and Peel have to make decisions surrounding the stadium’s operation, including who plays there.
In 2022, Salford City Football Club and Sale Sharks had a joint bid to buy the stadium rejected, and the Council announced their intent to acquire the 50% stake owned by Peel Group – which would mean they own it outright.
The Red Devils, however, were only granted permission to play the current season at the stadium in December 2023 after months of uncertainty.
Key Salford Red Devils stadium development expected imminently
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In February this year, the Council agreed to buy the stadium in full, and now, they will go one step further,
According to TheBusinessDesk.com, Salford City Council’s cabinet will ratify the takeover – which would secure the long-term future of the Red Devils at the ground.
Salford city mayor, Paul Dennett said: “We think it’s in our best interest to acquire the company so the city council is solely responsible for the stadium as well as the regeneration of that land around the stadium.
“It’s about jobs and regenerating that part of the city, something we committed to all those years ago.”
The deal will see the Council take on a £30m debt after spending around £6m on buying the stadium in full.
