Airport firm bids to build new Goodison

Feb 13 2006

EXCLUSIVE by Neil Hodgson, Liverpool Echo

EVERTON is in talks with £2bn property giant Peel Holdings to build a new stadium at Switch Island. The company, one of the biggest developers in the UK, is offering the land it owns at Netherton. Peel, led by multi-millioniare recluse John Whittaker, will provide a feasibility study into building the ground. The news is a massive step for the club. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT Peel Holdings has a record of pulling off major developments around the country. It owns Liverpool John Lennon airport, Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, the Manchester Ship Canal and the Trafford Centre. A senior Everton source said the study is entirely at Peel's expense and would not cost the club a penny. A City source close to the talks told the ECHO today: "The plan is for Peel to build a new stadium for Everton to gradually acquire it on a lease scheme. "Over the medium term the plan would be a win-win for both parties."

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