Ipswich Town Football Club has announced plans for the £30 million redevelopment of its Playford Road training ground have been approved.
The project is set to take around 14 months to complete and includes the creation of a state-of-the-art first-team building, along with a refurbished and extended building for the Academy and Women’s teams.
Work is set to take place ‘imminently’.
Mark Ashton, CEO and Chairman, described the redevelopment project as a “key pillar of progression” for the club.
“Developing our training facilities is something we have spoken about since day one at the Club,” he said.
“To continue the Club’s progress we need to attract, retain and develop elite players.
“We need first-class facilities to do that.
“With development of the training ground being a key pillar of progression for the Football Club, this substantial investment will enhance our facilities and environment for our first-team, Academy and Women’s players, and will be key to the delivery of Category One status for our Academy.
“Having worked with both internal and external stakeholders, we are delighted to have these works approved and we are grateful for everyone’s support.
“We will look to break ground as quickly as possible now.”
Plans were submitted for planning approval in November last year and include moving the training ground’s entrance to The Street, Rushmere St Andrew.