Key sites acquired for Wrexham Gateway project

Two keys plots of land have been acquired to support the Wrexham Gateway project, including a site that will accommodate a new stand for the Racecourse Ground.The plots have been acquired by the Welsh Government as part of preparatory steps for the Wrexham Gateway development.The Wrexham Gateway Partnership between Wrexham County Borough Council, Wrexham Glynd?r University, Wrexham AFC and Welsh Government is continuing to develop its plans for the regeneration of the Mold Road area of the town.The plots acquired are the former garage showroom on the junction of Crispin Lane and Mold Road – including the land immediately behind the Kop Stand at the Racecourse. This land is expected to accommodate in part, a newly developed stand at the football ground.The second plot is the former Countrywide Stores building, opposite the entrance to Wrexham General Station, which is set to be developed primarily to improve the interface between bus and rail transport, and other developments.