Redevelopment of case park After the UK government allocated £ 50 million for the project, West Belfast has been promoted.
Funding was manifested as part of the Chancellor of the Excursor Review of the expenses of Rahel ReevesWhich underlines Government’s financial plans For the coming years.
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Nell Funding is welcomed, and said that it’s time to get it now Construction of GAA Stadium,
However, a 34,000-capacity stadium plan has turned into uncertainty due to a major funding interval of about 150 million pounds. Currently it is not clear how the rest of the project will be funded.
The government’s announcement includes £ 50 million to support the stadium being developed in four years.
Ms. O’Neill said: “Cassment Park is an executive major project and it is just more than a sports site, it will serve as an economic driver for the surrounding communities and region, build jobs and attract investment.
“Today’s commitment to enough money to the British government is a very big step ahead. It is time for all of us to draw together.”
Stormont Minister Committed to £ 62.5 million in 2011, as part of the strategy of re -building it with the Rugby Ground in the Windser Park and Revenhill in the football.
While two other Belfast-based projects proceeded, the redevelopment of the case was delayed for several years due to legal challenges by local residents. The estimated construction cost in the interim is spiral.
Last September, the UK government hoped that it expects that West Belfast Site Euro 2028 will host GamesWhen it was said that it would find a funding difference to distribute redevelopment in time.
With a Stormont contribution of £ 62.5 million, the Irish government has offered around £ 42 million and GAA promised to contribute at least £ 15 million.
It has been reported that the cost of the project has fallen to 270 million pounds as it was confirmed that the land would not be hosted. Euro match,
Under current schemes and Wednesday’s announcement, including £ 50 million, the lack of funding is about £ 100 million.
The announcement of Ms. Reeves was welcomed by the Irish government.
Deputy Chief and Minister of External Affairs Minister Simon Harris Said that Dublin had long supported the redevelopment of the Cessment Park as the “Landmark Sports Infrastructure Project”.
In a statement, Mr. Harris said: “In February 2024, we made an initial commitment from a shared island initiative to 50 million euros (£ 42 million) for the redevelopment of the Casement.
“We at that time underlined our commitment to support GAA in advancing the project in partnership with UK and NI officials.
“Now I will join all these partners to give a redevelopment stadium.
“The last match hosted in the case was well a decade ago and this is the previous time for the redevelopment of this historical site.”