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New images of Ebbsfleet United plans for new 8,000-seater stadium and waterfront leisure and shopping destination in Northfleet

11:18, 25 August 2022

updated: 13:12, 25 August 2022

Ebbsfleet United has released new details – and images – of plans to construct a new 8,000 seater stadium at the heart of waterfront leisure and shopping destination.

The National League South outfit has made a winning start to the season and are keen to secure the club's future both on and off the pitch.

New images have been released of a new 8,000-seater stadium Ebbsfleet United hopes to build. Photo: Northfleet Harbourside
New images have been released of a new 8,000-seater stadium Ebbsfleet United hopes to build. Photo: Northfleet Harbourside

Last month it revealed plans to create a new multi-purpose stadium with improved facilities to replace its existing Stonebridge Road home, known commercially as the Kuflink Stadium.

It is also working with the Irish-based Landmarque Property Group to put forward a blueprint for a new waterfront neighbourhood.

The emerging plans, known as Northfleet Harbourside, cover a brownfield site of around 50 acres and features a new retail village consisting of 225,000 sq ft of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes, and medical services.

This is proposed to sit alongside a 200-bed hotel, 3,500 homes and 180,000 square foot of office space to include incubator spaces for start-ups.

A series of consultation events took place in July and residents are now being invited to a second round of public events for an update on the plans.

Plans feature a new retail village features a new retail village consisting of 225,000 sq ft of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. Photo: Northfleet Harbourside
Plans feature a new retail village features a new retail village consisting of 225,000 sq ft of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. Photo: Northfleet Harbourside
Plans include a 200-bed hotel, 3,500 homes and 180,000 square foot of office space. Photo: Northfleet Harbourside
Plans include a 200-bed hotel, 3,500 homes and 180,000 square foot of office space. Photo: Northfleet Harbourside
Factored into the scheme are 'green zones' including parkland and children's play areas.. Photo: Northfleet Harbourside
Factored into the scheme are 'green zones' including parkland and children's play areas.. Photo: Northfleet Harbourside

New images have also been released of the proposals which factor in "green zones" such as parkland and children's play areas.

It will also include more than three kilometres of pedestrian and cycle links through the community and along the River Thames improving connectivity to nearby developments in Gravesend town centre.

Such improvements to the local infrastructure could also align with proposals to extend Crossrail into Kent via Northfleet and Ebbsfleet stations.

A spokesman from the Northfleet Harbourside added: “We would like to thank everyone who participated in our public consultation events in July.

"We were delighted with the level of interest from residents, Ebbsfleet United Football Club supporters and all stakeholders.

"We are excited and look forward to meeting with residents again at our latest series of public events, where we will be sharing feedback from our last consultation and how we have worked to address concerns raised and incorporate their ideas.”

The Kuflink stadium is where Ebbsfleet United currently play their home games. Picture: Northfleet Harbourside
The Kuflink stadium is where Ebbsfleet United currently play their home games. Picture: Northfleet Harbourside

The latest series of events, taking place at the Stonebridge Road stadium, will provide an update on the feedback received from residents in July.

Club bosses will also be sharing updated proposals ahead of a planning application submission at the end of September.

People can register for the online webinars by visiting www.northfleetharbourside.co.uk or by emailing hello@northfleetharbourside.co.uk

The in-person events are scheduled to take place on September 7 and 8, both from 4pm-8pm.

Additional online webinars will also be held on Friday, September 9 at 11am and Monday, September 12 at 6pm.

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