pete 2,499 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 PARK LIFE Rangers get the go-ahead to build new training complex for youth players at Auchenhowie which will include a stand for fans to watch Gers starlets The club submitted an application to East Dunbartonshire Council earlier this year and it has now been granted by planning officials Pictured By Stuart MacDonald 7th December 2017, 11:57 am Updated: 7th December 2017, 12:07 pm RANGERS have been given the go-ahead to build a new training complex for their youth players. The Ibrox club applied to construct the new building at their Auchenhowie training ground in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire. Pressteam An artist’s impression of the training complex The complex will feature a stand for fans The complex will feature a stand for fans They said it was needed to create more room for young players as space was restricted at their current building. The back of the new 216 metres squared complex will include a stand for spectators to watch youth games held at Auchenhowie and new floodlights will also be erected. The club submitted an application to East Dunbartonshire Council earlier this year and it has now been granted by planning officials. In a letter to the council, the club’s architect Scott Hammond explained the need for the new building. A planning application was submitted earlier this year Pressteam A planning application was submitted earlier this year He said: “It will simply provide more space for changing; the existing accommodation is currently severely restricted. “The facility will alleviate the club’s existing logistical problems but will not result in an increased volume of cars or spectators. Auchenhowie, formerly known as Murray Park, was opened in 2001 “It is intended to allow the club to manage capacity issues resulting in a significantly improved experience to develop their young players. “The youth games are played predominantly on a Saturday and Sunday between 10.30am and 5.00pm. There are occasional midweek matches. “The key point is that the introduction of the new facility will not increase the number of games already played and hence it is anticipated that the volume of traffic and spectators will remain the same as it has done for many years.” In a written report, the local authority said: “Having taken account of all material considerations the proposal is considered to be acceptable. “The proposal is compatible with its surrounds in terms of land use, design and scale and will not cause any unacceptable impact to the surrounding environment or closest properties.” The £14 million training complex was opened in July, 2001, and was named after previous owner Sir David Murray. It includes six full size pitches, two half size pitches, a practice area, a synthetic indoor pitch and the training centre housed within a 38-acre site. Last year current Rangers chairman Dave King asked fans to submit suggestions for a new name for the training ground. He said was now referred to within the club as “Auchenhowie” – the area of Milngavie in which it sits. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/1941169/rangers-new-training-complex-auchenhowie-stand-fans-youngsters/# 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,200 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 A good use of the money IMO. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,962 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Good news. Has it officially been renamed Auchenhowie? "Murray Park" makes me shudder whenever I hear it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,200 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 The club refer to it as the Rangers Training centre - not sure what's happening with the proper name but I'd fancy that will be decided after this facility is built. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forlanssister 3,066 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Is that a scaled back version of what was originally mooted? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,200 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 No idea mate - can't say I've paid all that close attention if I'm honest. You don't get much for a few hundred grand nowadays though. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,327 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 A good bit of forward thinking , but where is the money coming from . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,363 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Would be interesting to see whether the Ladies can also play there alongside the youth. They've had quite a few home venues in recent years. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,200 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 A good bit of forward thinking , but where is the money coming from . It's from the RFFF cash. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,327 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 It's from the RFFF cash. Well done to them all it can only be a benefit . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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