August 23 2024

Dundee Football Club have shared their latest proposal for a 12,500 capacity stadium at Camperdown, emphasising a multi-use design that will encourage use outside of matchdays.

Project architect Holmes Miller alongside LJRH has drafted the proposals in conjunction with a proposal of application notice, creating a stadium suited to events of all kinds - not just football.

The all-electric stadia features LED floodlights and screens, photovoltaic panels, natural ventilation, 100% recyclable seating, a ‘green roof’ to promote biodiversity, and rainwater re-harvesting. Other fan-friendly touches include a safe-standing tribune, beerhall and hi-res video screens. 

Ian Cooney, project director at Holmes Miller said: “We know fans of Dundee FC will be excited to see their club’s new home come to life in this video, but it’s also a development that will benefit the wider community by providing a high-quality mixed-use destination. As well as football matches, this new net zero stadium will also be able to host a variety of civic, business, cultural, and concert events that the people of Dundee can enjoy.  

“The masterplan is designed to encourage people to live locally and invest in their neighbourhood, as well as the wider city. The creation of a new public transport and cycle hub will also boost accessibility to what has historically been a car-led destination.”

A broader masterplan includes scope for a 140-room hotel, new homes, a crematorium and potential refurbishment of the Dundee ICE Arena.

Dundee City Council is set to decide on the application for planning in principle this autumn.

4 Comments

#1 Posted by Terra_ on 26 Aug 2024 at 10:36 AM

Fantastic!

#2 Posted by Sir Ano on 26 Aug 2024 at 11:24 AM

why are all those people just standing around in the rain? they're going to catch a cold.

Kidding aside, this is great but it will never look like this. Jazzy imagery to get to the in principle approval and then scale back industrial shed.

#3 Posted by Tammy Scoosh on 26 Aug 2024 at 11:45 AM

Rewarded with a "Fan friendly stadium" after navigating the treacherous junctions and roads to get there.

#4 Posted by Tom on 17 Sep 2024 at 09:46 AM

It looks really good and I hope it makes it beyond the concept stage without too much descoping, it would be sad for Dundee to lose the "closest stadium" trivia point but never mind! My only concern is the parking - much like saying students don't need cars it is really naïve to think that the streets and Camperdown park lanes surrounding the new stadium won't be rammed with cars, even with bus terminals etc!

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