Iron release plans for new stadium

Scunthorpe United release plans for their new stadium Credit: Scunthorpe United FC

Scunthorpe United have revealed the location of the Iron's proposed new £18-million stadium.

The ground, which is yet to be named is to be built as part of the Lincolnshire Lakes Project.

The club have signed a deal with landowners the Lucent Group, who are delivering the project, for a 60 acre plot of land.

The site for the new stadium will be owned by the club.

A planning application is expected to be submitted on Monday 18 August.

The development includes a show pitch for the reserve and youth teams and training pitches for the first team, academy and community scheme Credit: Scunthorpe United FC

The club says there will there be substantial car parking, a show pitch for the reserve and youth teams and training pitches for the first team, academy and community scheme, including an indoor 3G area.

Aerial view of the new stadium's location Credit: Scunthorpe United FC

The club's chairman Peter Swann has appealed to fans in an open letter to contact him with concerns or suggestions regarding the plans.

Mr Swann says he will be available to speak to supporters around the ground at the Iron's first home game in League One against Preston North End on 16 August.