Phase One works to begin at Sandy Park

The first stage will include additional seating to replace the current North West and South West terraces at either end of the grandstand

Phase One of Exeter Rugby Club’s multi-million pound redevelopment of their Sandy Park Stadium is to begin early in the New YearThe Exeter Chiefs unveiled their long-term plans to double the ground capacity at Sandy Park to 20,600 earlier this year. They're also building three new grandstands, a 1,000 seater auditorium, and expanding the conference and banqueting facilities.

An initial investment target of £7.5million was set through the Exeter Chiefs 2020 Bond, and that target was met earlier this week - allowing the club to proceed to the first stage of the stadium's development.

Phase One of Exeter Rugby Club’s multi-million pound redevelopment of their Sandy Park Stadium is to begin early in the New Year

The first stage will see conference and banqueting facilities in the West Grandstand enlarged to span the full length of the pitch, creating a venue capable of hosting more than 1,000 delegates.Additional seating will replace the current North West and South West terraces at either end of the grandstand; whilst the car park will also be enlarged and the main pitch re-laid.

Exeter Rugby Group chairman Tony Rowe OBE "I am delighted that so many people share the same vision and passion that I have for the club" Credit: PA
Exeter Chiefs and corporate finance experts launch Phase One of the Sandy Park developmnent Credit: Exeter Rugby Club/Pinnacle Photo Agency

Paul White of Prydis, Mark Champion of Isca Ventures, Exeter Chiefs' Financial Director Alan Quantick, Exeter Chiefs' Chief Executive Tony Rowe OBE, Henry Taylor of Michelmores and James Priday of Prydis at the launch for Phase One of the development of Sandy Park