Manchester United today welcomed the official launch of the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation (OTR MDC) – a major milestone in the journey towards a new world-class home for the club and a vibrant district around Old Trafford.
The OTR MDC will be the driving force behind the transformation of the 370-acre Old Trafford area, supporting the delivery of more than 15,000 new homes and 90,000 jobs, improved public spaces, and significant infrastructure benefits for supporters, residents and visitors.
Crucially, it also supports the ambition for a new 100,000 capacity stadium for Manchester United, which will set a new benchmark for fan experience and atmosphere.
The developments are expected to add over £7 billion per year to the UK economy.
Collette Roche, Manchester United Chief Operating Officer, said: “It's an honour to represent Manchester United at the launch of the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation. Our ambition is to build the world’s best football stadium – one worthy of our supporters, our history and our future. We want to create the best matchday atmosphere and experience anywhere in world football, while ensuring the stadium acts as a catalyst for a vibrant new district for fans, residents and visitors.
“Today marks a landmark moment for our club, for Trafford, and for Greater Manchester. We express our thanks to Lord Coe, Mayor Andy Burnham, Trafford Council, GMCA, and all our partners and community representatives for their leadership and collaboration in helping us reach this important milestone.”
“Today is a defining moment, the beginning of a long-term commitment to transforming the Old Trafford area. We are now open for business – and there's a lot to do! Over the next few months, we will share our outline masterplan, and we will begin to make this vision a reality.”