Non-league side release shock £60MILLION plans to improve stadium capacity, including new houses, shops and a 3G pitch

TRURO CITY have published plans for a stadium spruce-up which could cost £60MILLION. If it goes ahead, the proposal will boost the 3,000 capacity of the Truro Community Stadium and develop the land around the ground. Truro City are planning to build a 3G pitch near their stadium Credit: Truro City FC The plans could cost up to £60m Credit: Truro City FC Plans involve the construction of a new clubhouse, new homes on the plot, a community centre, retail units and a 3G pitch. The project would be funded privately or paid for by institutional investors. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! And Truro hope building work can begin in under two years, with the planning process expected to take up to a year. The Tinners moved into their new stadium in 2024, won promotion to the National League in their first season and were then relegated last term. Prior to that, they had been a nomadic club for four years, playing matches at the grounds of Plymouth Parkway and Gloucester City after leaving Treyew Road. Truro City chief executive Robin Karkeek said: “Truro City is on a journey of continual improvement in everything we do. “Part of that journey is the aspiration to provide a solid foundation for the club’s future success, both on the pitch and in the community. “We have reached a real milestone opportunity for development in and around the Truro City stadium site, that will underpin the needs of the club for future generations. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK “We still have a long way to go, but with the continued support of fans, sponsors and stakeholders, working with Treveth Holdings and Cornwall Council, we will get there. “Truro City Football Club is an exciting place to be right now, and we are driven to succeed.” Comment now