Council officials back Hearts' Tynecastle redevelopment plans

By The Newsroom
Published 5th Oct 2016, 12:06 BST
Updated 25th Oct 2016, 20:48 BST
An artists' impression of how Tynecastle will look after the redevelopment. Picture: ContributedAn artists' impression of how Tynecastle will look after the redevelopment. Picture: Contributed
An artists' impression of how Tynecastle will look after the redevelopment. Picture: Contributed

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

Edinburgh council planners have thrown their weight behind Hearts' £12 million plans to redevelop their stadium.

Club bosses want to construct a new main stand but still need the go-ahead from councillors, who will make the final decision next week.

But the council’s planning officials have now recommended the proposals be given the green light in a report drawn up for councillors ahead of the meeting.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Owner Ann Budge previously admitted that the project is already three weeks behind schedule. As a result, Hearts could play several games away from home at the start of next season whilst the new Tynecastle is completed.

Keep up to date with all our sport news on The Scotsman’s Sport page on Facebook


DOWNLOAD THE SCOTSMAN APP ON ITUNES OR GOOGLE PLAY

Related topics:TynecastleEdinburghAnn Budge