FC Barcelona stadium team joins Luton Town's Power Court build
Mr Sweet continued: "This is a transformative opportunity for the club, helping us realise our ambitions to be a Premier League club again one day. "We are united with the supporters on the need for a new stadium to move our Luton Town forward and we are delighted to be moving into this exciting construction phase."Construction is due to begin on the new stadium in the summer, said the club. Luton Town, having spent a season in the Premier League, is currently fighting to avoid relegation from the Championship.The Hatters have played at their current ground, the 12,000-seater Kenilworth Road, for 119 years.The club acquired the Power Court site in 2016 and was granted planning approval in December.
Gokalp Kahraman, the regional director for the UK and Western Europe at Limak International, said the firm "will offer its technical expertise and international experience"."We're incredibly excited to work with the club and its partners to bring its ambitious and impressive vision to life," he added.Paul Stephens, the chair of Luton Town Supporters' Trust, welcomed "a major step forward for our club". He said: "On behalf of our members, I welcome the club's contracting partnership with Limak International – especially one of such pedigree – and I'm sure I speak for all members when I say we can't wait to see construction work on site."
Power Court is expected to hold its first competitive game at the start of the 2028/29 season.The club said the project was a catalyst for regeneration in Luton and would generate more than 1,000 permanent jobs and hundreds more during construction.Hazel Simmons, the leader of Luton Borough Council, said: "This development is about much more than football, it will unlock long-term regeneration, bring jobs, homes and vitality back to the centre of Luton. "We are proud to support Luton Town in making this vision a reality and are delighted Limak has been chosen to partner with the club at this time."
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