Club said further public consultation on Meis-designed stadium will take place next summer
Everton football club said its new stadium, which it plans to build on the banks of the River Mersey, could house between 52,000 and 62,000 fans once completed.
The club has confirmed that following a public consultation in October it is proposing to build the new 52,000-seater ground, with the capacity potentially rising to 62,000 in the future.
The capacity and design of the new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock will be subject to another public airing next summer, with a detailed planning application due to be submitted in the second half of next year.
Colin Chong, Everton鈥檚 stadium development director, said the 62,000 capacity figure was not guaranteed.
鈥淚t is important to stress that this is our 鈥榩roposed鈥� capacity and it is currently what we are working towards. The final capacity and design will be subject to further engagement and consultation ,鈥� he added.
Stadium architect Dan Meis said: 鈥淲e know from all of the conversations we鈥檝e had with fans that they want a stadium that is atmospheric, feels like a fortress and supports the players on the pitch.
鈥淲e believe this proposed approach to design and capacity meets with those aspirations.鈥�
Known for stadium designs in his native US, Meis was also responsible for the Manchester Arena, formerly the Nynex Arena. Meis worked with Sheppard Robson on the Everton stadium design.
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