This archive report was first published on 13 December 2019.
Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock is one step closer to reality, with the Premier League club confirming plans to submit a planning application before Christmas.
Located alongside the River Mersey, the 52,000-seater stadium is expected to replace the club's historic Goodison Park home.
According to Everton, 43,000 people participated in the second stage of a public consultation process, with the club's stadium development officer, Colin Ching, stating that the feedback received has been used to inform the final proposals.
"The opinions, ideas and observations we received through the consultation process have been used by the project team to inform our final proposals," Ching said in an open letter to fans on Everton's website.
Everton believes the project could deliver a £1 billion boost to the local economy and create up to 15,000 new jobs.
The planning application will be reviewed by Liverpool City Council before a formal consultation period begins.
