"Financial sustainability is critical in football, and especially so for a small but mighty club like ours. An image revealed by the club shows fans mingling on the boardwalk by the Thames, with the structure complete with rooftop swimming pool and trees. The traditional Riverside Stand has this week now been fully demolished - and Khan confirmed that work is already underway on its replacement: "The piling in the river bed has now commenced in order to create a wooden boardwalk.
He added the new construction would be ‘nothing less than a signature destination befitting our world-class city’. NewsNow aims to be the world's most accurate and comprehensive Fulham FC news aggregator, bringing you the latest Cottagers headlines from the best Fulham sites and other key regional and national news sources. The proposals will see the new stand sit inside a new project titled ‘Fulham Pier’, which will be open to the general public all year round. The works will require the Club to use a 60m strip of the adjacent public playing field in order to separate works traffic . Khan acquired a river works licence from the Port of London Authority in 2013 – one of the potential obstacles to realising the project. "Financial sustainability is critical in football, and especially so for a small but mighty club like ours.
The glossy new stand will modernise Fulham's traditional old home Craven Cottage, and chairman Shahid Khan told the club's matchday programme: "Yes, there will be a new Riverside Stand, of course, one that will deliver additional capacity to our beloved home ground. “I envision a vibe that will blend nostalgia with contemporary, always alive, and always respectful of the club, neighbourhood and city.”. Bring your friends and the whole family to Fulham Pier, London’s premium waterfront destination. However it is accepted that the stadium must remain relevant. FULHAM have announced plans for their new Riverside Stand - with the ambitious structure to house a gym, restaurants and a rooftop swimming pool.
All the latest Fulham FC news, fixtures, team updates plus transfer news and rumours from the home of Premier League football in the capital Owner Shahid Khan … We’ll be your hosts from dawn till dusk. Whether it's the very latest transfer news from Craven Cottage, quotes from a press conference, match previews and reports, or news about the Cottagers' progress in the Premier … Our vision — We’re building a new heart of the community. Shahid Khan, the billionaire businessman and owner of the club, has said the idea of Fulham Pier had been his dream from the moment he became chairman in July 2013. “This will be open to all on non-matchdays, providing a picturesque and uninterrupted stroll along the river for the first time ever. Fulham have been handed a major boost after being granted permission to redevelop the Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage and increase capacity to 29,600. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. "The magnificent new Riverside Stand will sit within Fulham Pier, which will be a year-round destination for everyone - football fans, Londoners and visitors to our neighbourhood from near and far. Fulham Footbal Club has submitted another planning application for the redevelopment of the riverside stand, raising Craven Cottage ‘s seating capacity by 4,300 to achieve an overall stadium capacity of 30,000 seats. Fulham Footbal Club has submitted another planning application for the redevelopment of the riverside stand, raising Craven Cottage ‘s seating capacity by 4,300 to achieve an overall stadium capacity of 30,000 seats. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.
The new stand, which will cost £100million, will be just one part of an overall project titled "Fulham Pier", aimed at turning the area into "London's next great destination", making it a popular area for visitors on non-matchdays.
The Cottagers have even bought a segment of the River Thames, to allow them to build a boardwalk on which to build on. The Society has written to express concern about this use as there is a covenant that restricts the use of field. "It will be here that you, your friends and family will find places to eat, drink, meet, exercise, learn new activities, take in special events or simply enjoy the waterfront. https://www.fulhamfc.com/stadium-development, The project will require using part of Fielders Meadow for the two year duration of the project – may be as long as three years, Fulham Society second response to FFC application Mar18. Fulham Society is concerned about the use of Stevenage Park, Bishops Park and public access from Stevenage Road to the club rooms . “I am confident [it] will be everything that everyone had asked or hoped for, and much more.