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| Bristol City FC unveil plans to redevelop Ashton Gate | Bristol City FC unveil plans to redevelop Ashton Gate |
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| Bristol City FC have unveiled plans to redevelop Ashton Gate stadium if they do not get planning permission to move. | Bristol City FC have unveiled plans to redevelop Ashton Gate stadium if they do not get planning permission to move. |
| The club's plans for the current ground mean an estimated £40m would be ploughed into turning it into a 26,000-seat venue including corporate boxes. | The club's plans for the current ground mean an estimated £40m would be ploughed into turning it into a 26,000-seat venue including corporate boxes. |
| But at the same time, the club have stressed they intend to continue their fight to build a new ground at nearby Ashton Vale. | But at the same time, the club have stressed they intend to continue their fight to build a new ground at nearby Ashton Vale. |
| An inquiry into plans for a move to Ashton Vale will reopen in October. | An inquiry into plans for a move to Ashton Vale will reopen in October. |
| 'Plan B' | 'Plan B' |
| The club intends to submit a formal planning application to Bristol City Council in June or July. | The club intends to submit a formal planning application to Bristol City Council in June or July. |
| If permission is granted the newly revamped ground could be finished ready for the 2016/17 season. | If permission is granted the newly revamped ground could be finished ready for the 2016/17 season. |
| "I don't think any city fan will be surprised. For a long time since Ashton Vale looked like it was on shaky ground there's always been the question of well what's plan B," said Stuart Rogers, Chairman of Bristol City Supporters Club and Trust. | "I don't think any city fan will be surprised. For a long time since Ashton Vale looked like it was on shaky ground there's always been the question of well what's plan B," said Stuart Rogers, Chairman of Bristol City Supporters Club and Trust. |
| "I think outwardly while Ashton Vale has been the priority for the football club the message has always been that redeveloping Ashton Gate has not been a financially viable option but now it is. | |
| "I think city fans will welcome it with a mixed view," said Mr Rogers. | "I think city fans will welcome it with a mixed view," said Mr Rogers. |