Mark Jenkinson MP has reiterated his support for a new shared sports stadium in Workington, having secured a large proportion of the funding required to build it, following an article on Total Rugby League about how vital it is to enable Workington Town to take full advantage of league reforms.
Mark said: “One of my key 2019 election pledges was to work with stakeholders to deliver a new sports stadium for Workington – on the clear understanding that it is based on a sound financial model that is sustainable for the long term, while also delivering enhanced access to facilities for grassroots sports clubs across the constituency.
“And this is exactly what we are getting. On that basis I have successfully secured £5.4m for a new stadium from the £23m Town Deal from our Conservative Government.
“This vital cash injection has been augmented with a £1m pledged by Allerdale Borough Council under the Conservative leadership of Councillor Mike Johnson.
“Borough Park and Lonsdale Park are secured for the project, and 2023 needs to be the year the clubs work together to make this happen.
“I look forward to this project taking shape over the coming months – and I will continue to support the clubs and all stakeholders in any way that I can to achieve this ambitious vision.
“The creation of a shared stadium for Workington Town and Workington Reds is vital not only for their future, but also for the wider regeneration of the Lower Derwent Valley, the town of Workington and the wider Allerdale.”
