Ipswich Town Football Club has announced that a full planning application for development of the Club’s training centre has now been approved.
The application was submitted in November 2024 and work is set to begin imminently, with the project estimated to last approximately 14 months.
The circa £30m redevelopment of the Playford Road site includes the creation of a state‑of‑the‑art first‑team building along with a refurbished and extended building for our Academy and Women’s teams.
“Developing our training facilities is something we have spoken about since day one at the Club,” Chairman and CEO Mark Ashton said.
“To continue the Club’s progress we need to attract, retain and develop elite players. We need first‑class facilities to do that.
“With development of the training ground being a key pillar of progression for the Football Club, this substantial investment will enhance our facilities and environment for our first‑team, Academy and Women’s players, and will be key to the delivery of Category One status for our Academy.
“Having worked with both internal and external stakeholders, we are delighted to have these works approved and we are grateful for everyone’s support. We will look to break ground as quickly as possible now.”
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