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Stadium Features 20.08.2007
Capacity
10,000 capacity new Main Stand
23,000 total capacity Tynecastle once new Main Stand is complete
Provision for up to 40,000 total capacity if the Roseburn and Wheatfield stands are developed in the future.
Timing
Construction works could start in Summer 2008.
The team should play its first games in the enlarged stadium in season 2010/11.
Interim Playing Arrangements
The club will open discussions with parties in due course. Work could however be phased to allow the team to remain at Tynecastle throughout the construction process.
Financial / Investment
The financial investment is being made in conjunction with Hearts parent UBIG whose expertise in financial investment and infrastructure funding is facilitating the financing of the project.
Benefits
250 new full time jobs and 57 part time jobs (excluding construction jobs)
£1.2 million cash injection per season to local economy
Enhanced stadium design and McLeod Street architecture.
Improved variety of local commercial, residential and visitor facilities for Gorgie / Dalry.
Features - Main Stand
Two tier seating
10,000 seats
25 Executive Boxes
4,000sqm of Conference, Banqueting and Exhibition space
Matchday dining for over 1,000 guests
Two members lounges, each with capacity for 500 people
1,150sqm Club store
TV Studio, 120 seat Media Section, Media theatre.
Team changing rooms, physio room, doping control room
Match officials changing area
70 wheel chair positions with companion seats, designated accessible seats, dedicated visually impaired spectator area, and seats fitted with induction loops for the hard of hearing.
150 basement car park spaces
Features - External Buildings
Hotel
Skyline Restaurant with Castle views
Gymnasium
Residential Apartments
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