Stadia Safety Programme Phase I - Cliftonville Football and Athletic Club                                                  

Project Funding - £800,000

The SNI funded work will significantly improve the safety arrangements at the venue. The proposed safe capacity of the venue following completion of the project will be 2,530 all seated (an increase of 1,234).

In addition, future development plans for the venue include the provision of changing facilities and the demolition of the grandstand, a covered touch line stand with 650 seats will replace the grandstand. The capacity of the venue will be 3,000 which in turn will meet UEFA requirements.  Subject to planning, the club envisage completion within 5 years.

The project includes the construction of a new stand, with the following facilities:

• Seating for 1,650;
• Toilets (male, female and disabled);
• Access ramp and viewing platform for 20 disabled persons;
• A designated family bay;
• Stewards Room;
• First Aid Room; and
• Exit gate

The project will also provide:

• A toilet block at the visitors stand;
• A Crowd Control Room, with CCTV and PA system;
• Four automated turnstiles at the visitors entrance; and
• Clear and concise signage.