Glentoran Granted Planning Permission to Redevelop Oval Stadium in Belfast
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Summary
Glentoran has been granted planning permission to redevelop the Oval stadium in Belfast, increasing capacity to 6,000 with new stands and terracing. The iconic stadium on Mersey Street is set for a major upgrade.
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The Oval is one of the most famous sporting arenas in Northern Ireland.
New turnstiles and associated siteworks including new floodlighting have also been approved as the club seeks a major upgrade to the iconic stadium on Mersey Street.
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