The National Bowl

*Location Between Watling Street (V4) and Chaffron Way (H7). *Plans include: Increasing the capacity of the Arena from 65,000 to 75,000, plus some catering facilities New Bowl pavilion suitable for staging events all year round for up to 2,000 people. Permanent skateboarding park, built to international specifications with the aim of using this as a skateboarding display arena, potentially in association with the 2012 Olympics. New MK Greyhound Stadium will have a maximum total capacity of 3,500 with restaurant and bars. Significant improvements to the Route 51 cycle route and wildlife corridor, which passes through the site. Also the addition of a children’s playground and amenities, such as cafes and permanent toilets. *Development Stage A resolution to grant Outline Planning Consent, subject to a section 106 agreement, was passed in February 2007. The developer is now working on detailed applications for each of the phases. *Start Date Work on the Bowl Arena will commence in 2007. *Expected Completion The final phase is expected to complete in 2010.