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EVERTON’S stadium expert has batted away suggestions that the proposed 50,000-seater stadium in Kirkby will be sub-standard.
Answering an array of questions from Trevor Skempton, the architect behind Newcastle United’s upgraded St James’ Park, David Keirle, of KSS Design Group, told the inquiry that the new stadium will help generate a wonderful atmosphere.
Mr Skempton asked why Everton was not using the elliptical design for its seating.
He asked whether these stadia were “higher spec”. But Mr Keirle said by using a steeper slope and a straight lower section of terracing, spectators would get the best views.
Mr Skempton questioned whether the new stadium would be able to generate the atmosphere of Goodison Park.
Mr Keirle said: “This is a very real issue. We’ve enclosed the stadium, meaning the minimum amount of noise will escape, and this is about creating a cauldron type of atmosphere.”
