Overview
The stadium was built on the site of the former Cardiff Athletics Stadium and forms part of the larger Leckwith development. The 60-acre (240,000 m2) development was estimated to cost £100m and include construction of the following:
- A 27,000 seater stadium
- A new athletics stadium (Cardiff International Sports Stadium)
- 470,000 sq ft (44,000 m2) retail development between 13 major retailers (Capital Retail Park)
- A housing development on the site of Ninian Park
- Brand new 70 room hotel with bar & restaurant
- A new road system
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