Construction updates and latest images of the Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter have been confirmed by stadium bosses in Bristol. The project includes a 5,000-seater arena for the Bristol Flyers basketball team, which will also serve as an entertainment venue and convention center. The project faced delays due to legal challenges related to a housing development nearby, but those issues have been resolved, allowing work to begin next year.
The project will involve the demolition of the closed down Wickes DIY store and other industrial buildings to make way for the new arena. The Bristol Flyers are excited about the new venue, as it will help ensure the financial sustainability of the team and support the growth of basketball in Bristol and the South West. Additionally, plans for a multi-storey car park, a hotel, offices, and residential buildings are in place for the surrounding area.
A new development of around 500 homes, including affordable housing, is also planned for the field next to Ashton Vale. Despite challenges from a waste processing company located nearby, the High Court ruled in favor of the housing development, clearing the way for the project to move forward. The sale of land by Bristol Sport owner Steve Lansdown to a property developer will help fund the Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter development.
Overall, the project is set to revitalize the area and provide new opportunities for sports, entertainment, and residential living in Bristol. Stay tuned for more updates as the construction progresses and the Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter takes shape.
