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New stadium for Reds approved
06/05/2008 17:54 - (SA)
Liverpool - Liverpool's plans for a new stadium have been approved by legislators in the northern England city.
Liverpool council told the Associated Press that a planning committee unanimously approved construction of a 60 000-seat venue to replace the 115-year-old Anfield stadium.
The club's plans were for a 71 000-capacity stadium, but the council said "future proofing" had been built into Tuesday's decision.
However, the stadium will be limited to 45 000 seats if traffic management issues aren't resolved.
Two previous plans had been granted approval. The initial designs were revised when American co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett bought the club last year.
In January, rising costs forced them to scale back plans for a sleek, asymmetrical design.
- SAPA
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