Silverstone plan next development phase

Added on Sunday, August 21st, 2011 by Carole Nash Editor | No Comments

Silverstone circuit has submitted a planning application for a major new investment. The comprehensive plan of the UK’s only current MotoGP circuit includes new grandstands, improved and expanded spectator facilities with better bridges and tunnels to enhance the flow of people around the circuit.

It also includes a new business park, technology park, education campus, three hotels, a kart track and an outdoor stage, enough for Silverstone to claim a huge 8,400 permanent jobs will be created by the firms and activities attracted to the site, with more than 500 a year due to the construction activities.

Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Holdings Ltd, said: “This is the most important initiative that Silverstone has taken in its 60 year history. Things have changed dramatically since the early days. Approval of this planning application will help maintain Silverstone’s position as a leading global centre for sport, leisure, education and technology and support its vision of becoming a World leading motor sport destination.”

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