BY EVIE BO DANSON
construction of Hill Dickinson Stadium
.For the past four years, Everton have invested an abundance of time and money to upgrade the future of the club, building a new infrastructure to facilitate the fans and the city’s wants and needs. Everton’s new home sits on Bramley Moore dock named the Hill Dickinson stadium. Approximately 800 million pounds has been spent to make this move but the club’s improvements assure that it is going to be worth it.
The architecture is made up of a modern steel and glass and traditional brickwork. These features encapsulate both the historical Goodison Park and surrounding area of the docks alongside the new innovative designs paralleling the exciting future ahead for Everton football club. Around 53 thousand people will get to experience the stadium regularly. Hill Dickinson now falls 6th in line for the largest stadium in the premier league due to its huge expansion from Goodison as it only has a capacity of 39,000.
sustainable stadium
Known as the people’s club the stadium has committed to becoming environmentally friendly taking utmost care of the world we live in. Sustainability is key today in order to preserve the health of our planet or future generation. Everton are doing just that. During the building process, Everton shied away from traditional building methods but looked into new sustainable construction. In ways that reduced waste and lowered carbon emissions of the build massively.
99 percent of waste materials were diverted from landfill, recycled or repurposed making it the most waste efficient stadium in the UK. The stadium generates energy through solar panels. Also, it uses rain water systems to conserve the water for many uses including pitch irrigation. Due to its close proximity to Sandhills train station fans are encouraged to use public transport cutting car emissions down extremely. All of these things have guaranteed Hill Dickinson the green certification due to its unbelievable sustainability standards. Everton has been caring since 1878 and plans to do so for ongoing generations due to these environmental measures being in place.
Employment in Hill Dickinson Stadium
The new build has opened up endless opportunities for our city. Hill Dickinson’s build has created 15000 jobs for those struggling with the current employment crisis. Everton looks out for those in need as Liverpool is one of many cities falling victim to the current cost of living crisis. These employment ventures help tackle an important fraction of poverty levels improving the quality of life for many.
The jobs aren’t just surface level, they offer valuable apprenticeships, managerial roles and unlimited career pathways ensuring that the club can bring out the best in the city allowing people to progress through the club. 77% of Hill Dickinson’s new workforce are employed locally demonstrating the stadium’s strong commitment to the community. The skills provided by Hill Dickinson open many doors in various industries and are guaranteed to make changes for the better in a lot of people’s lives.
HILLÂ DICKINSON STADIUMS IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY
Although they are making an impressive impact internally they continue to have a major impact beyond the stadium externally. The club will invite millions of visitors to the city through the stadium boosting the economy of the area massively. Local cafes, shops, restaurants, pubs etc. will see the benefits all year round.
The matches will create a huge influx of people who will eat, drink and shop before and after events. With this demand it also creates needs for expansions in staff creating even more job opportunities strengthening the local economy further. What was once considered an area of economical struggle will turn around one of the most deprived areas of Liverpool into a consistent stream of revenue.
Multiuse of Hill Dickinson stadium
Hill Dickinson is not just football. The stadium will become a landmark for the city adding to our impressive skyline of the three graces and will hopefully encourage more regeneration of the docks. Liverpool’s famous for its music, housing the famous fab four, The Zutons and many more upcoming artists so Hill Dickinson plans celebrate our musical heritage through their stadium. They are scheduled to host a number of concerts for huge artists. This attracts huge international crowds and it’s a great backing track for the locals.
They also aim to include other sports like boxing, rugby and even America’s NFL. This offers a sense of diversity for everyone’s different sporting interests and hobbies. The venue’s beauty can be celebrated all year round as it will be introduced as an option for events like wedding receptions, functions, dinners, business conferences etc. This multipurpose stadium will be a great asset to our city.
community
Everton football clubs main importance is its community, creating a supportive environment for fans and even any scouser. They offer the guidance and support people need not only to survive but thrive in the city that’s always been overlooked. Hill Dickinson is a part of the people’s project which aims to give those less fortunate basic human essentials: housing, health care, education and community spaces. You may think that the move from Goodison will have a significant negative impact on the Walton area as L4s benefits of Everton football club will be taken away by L5 but the people’s project solidify that surrounding areas of Goodison will always be looked after by Everton: after all it was the teams first home. The club plans to repurpose the stadium for the women’s team so Goodison can be a part of the club forever. Everton football club offer help in the community for both areas Walton and Vauxhall. The people’s project ensures the communities are not left neglected but nurtured.
They plan to provide a sheltered accommodation and 48 new houses creating safe welcoming neighborhoods for all ages. They currently have an Everton free school catering to people’s educational needs. This is available to children and adults to learn in a way that’s best for them offering various learning programs and vocational opportunities that regular schools do not. It gives lots of children a place of support they need as the staff are well known for their interest and care for students. They plan to expand the school after the move to Hill Dickinson or possibly offer a new institution in its new area. The club plans to collaborate with the NHS creating campaigns for health care issues prevalent in Liverpool just as they’ve done previously in Goodison with heart health pop up clinics.
The new stadium will be extremely beneficial for the city in a number of unique ways but most of all Everton want to continue their sense of pride and community through Hill Dickinson. Hoping the spirit of the blues lives on.
