Sport : Rugby League

KR KEEN ON CRAVEN PARK OVERHAUL

6th February 2012, 04:06pm

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Craven Park: Development plans in place

Craven Park: Development plans in place

Hull KR insist they remain committed to developing their Craven Park ground despite speculation linking them with a move to the KC Stadium.

Rovers chairman Neil Hudgell had failed to dampen rumours over a possible ground-share with Hull City and Super League arch rivals Hull FC when he vented his frustration over continuing delays to the planned new £8.2million North Stand at Craven Park.

He suggested the directors may not continue bankrolling the club beyond this season unless serious progress is made, but Hudgell emerged on Monday from talks with Hull City Council leader Steve Brady and East Hull MP Karl Turner in optimistic mood.

A club statement said: "There was plenty of positive dialogue and talks will remain ongoing between the club and the council in the immediate future with the aim being to move matters on as quickly as possible.

"The club remain committed to developing MS3 Craven Park in the long term but, until there are some definitives in place with a start date for the North Stand, all viable options will be actively explored.

"Fans can be assured we share their frustrations and any decisions that are made will be in full consultation with them and in the best interests of the long-term sustainability of the club."

The North Stand project - first proposed in 2008 - has been beset by delays in securing funding from the European regional development agency.

Assem Allam, owner of the KC Stadium management company and Hull City, has previously said he would welcome Rovers' move to the ground.

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