Aquatics Centre and Portman Road plans officially submitted
Plans for a new aquatic centre in Portman Road have officially been submitted by Ipswich Borough Council.
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Plans for a new aquatic centre in Portman Road have officially been submitted by Ipswich Borough Council.
Chief executive Simon Clegg says the club could consider switching away fans to the other end of the Cobbold Stand. Town supporters have long called for the move, which it is generally felt will enhance the ground's atmosphere.
Town’s planning permission application for the work set to be undertaken at Portman Road over the summer, including alterations to the corner between the Sir Alf Ramsey and Cobbold Stands, the installation of a big screen and changes to the dugouts, has been approved.
CEO Mark Ashton says Town are going to “have to look at the capacity of the stadium” at Portman Road with the Blues having sold out home tickets at their final games in League One this season.
Town’s U21s are in Professional Development League Two action against Wigan Athletic at Portman Road this afternoon (KO 1pm).