Castleford Tigers reveal new stadium images: Here's a first view of how rebuilt ground at Wheldon Road will look

By Peter Smith
Published 15th Apr 2022, 10:01 BST
Updated 15th Apr 2022, 12:24 BST
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Castleford Tigers have released the first images of what their rebuilt stadium at Wheldon Road will look like.

Subject to funding, Tigers want to remain at their existing site, rather than move to a new ground at Junction 32 of the M62 near Glasshoughton, which is owned by developers Highgrove Group.

Highgrove propose to submit a planning application over the summer which would change usage of the approved Axiom retail and leisure development at Junction 32 to an employment site.

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Rather than build a new stadium for Tigers at that location, Highgrove have agreed to provide funds towards major improvements to Wheldon Road.

A pitchside view of what Tigers' redeveloped stadium will look like. Picture by Castleford Tigers/Highgrove Group/WMA Architects.A pitchside view of what Tigers' redeveloped stadium will look like. Picture by Castleford Tigers/Highgrove Group/WMA Architects.
A pitchside view of what Tigers' redeveloped stadium will look like. Picture by Castleford Tigers/Highgrove Group/WMA Architects.

Funds raised by the proposed new employment development would supplement Wakefield Council’s £2m grant to Castleford Tigers via their Rugby League Resilience Fund, announced at the end of last year.

This mirrors the mechanism of the recent planning approval which provides funds to redevelop Wakefield Trinity’s Belle Vue ground.

Tigers plan to demolish and rebuild the main stand and modernise the existing Princess Street Stand, Railway End and Wheldon Road End.

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The development includes new facilities for fans, food and drink outlets, four new changing rooms, a new gymnasium, additional medical and physiotherapy facilities, new staff and foundation offices and hospitality suites.