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 | | Chelsea is buying power station to build a new stadium there3.07.2012 |
Chelsea announced plans to construct a new stadium for 60,000 spectators in the territory of power station Batarsiy located on the south bank of the River Thames.
The new facility of Chelsea will be near the current Stamford Bridge and will extend the area of 39 acres currently occupied by the power station.
"Chelsea Football Club can confirm to our fans that today we filed an offer with our partner in the development of the real estate" Almacantar ", to acquire 39-acre plant Batarsiy" declares the official site of the London team.
"Battersea Power Station" is one of the most famous buildings in London and has the potential to become one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. "
"The process can start within a few months. But we are not the only stakeholders and there is no certainty that we will succeed. "
"We must also underline that if we made ​​a an offer for the power plant Batarsiy does not mean that the club has made a final decision to leave Stamford Bridge" explained Chelsea.
The club also stated that the four chimneys of thermal power plants and its the turbine hall will be preserved and will continue to exist "as a unique architectural backdrop of a world class stadium with a capacity of 60,000 seats."
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