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Wilderspool set for residential transformation

Source: https://www.insidermedia.com

The former home of Warrington RLFC at Wilderspool is to be redeveloped into housing following the granting of planning permission.The stadium, which was built in 1881, hosted seven tests and 24 international tour matches before its closure in 2003.It is to undergo a major transformation into a scheme comprising 160 properties and will be named Bevan Mews in honour of Brian Bevan, the club’s all-conquering Australian winger.The project will be developed by Wire Regeneration; a joint venture between Langtree and Warrington Borough Council tasked with transforming the town’s southern gateway.The scheme was designed by Spawforths and is expected to cost about £25m to complete.