Luton Town Football Club (FC) in the UK are poised to commence construction on a new 25,000-capacity stadium at Power Court in mid-2025.
The club’s development arm, 2020 Developments, has forged a preconstruction services partnership with Limak International, a company engaged in infrastructure projects, including the current redevelopment of FC Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou stadium.
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The new stadium is expected to host its inaugural competitive match at the onset of the 2028-29 season, offering fans a modern venue.
This project supports the Luton Town FC board’s strategic vision for the club’s future, reinforcing the club’s ambition to achieve and sustain Premier League status.
The project extends beyond the realm of sports, including plans for the construction of new homes, a hotel, and additional infrastructure, marking a ten-year endeavour to spearhead the rejuvenation of central Luton.
The Power Court project is anticipated to generate more than 1,000 permanent positions, alongside the multitude of direct employment opportunities during the construction phase.
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By GlobalDataLimak International is a subsidiary of the construction and engineering company Limak Holding, which operates across 14 countries.
The company’s portfolio of projects includes the aforementioned ongoing redevelopment of the Spotify Camp Nou stadium and the recently secured $5.6bn contract for the Dubai Metro Blue Line.
Limak’s achievements also encompass the new terminal at Kuwait Airport, involvement in the NEOM Project in Saudi Arabia, and the construction of the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, which is claimed to hold the record for the world’s longest mid-span suspension bridge.
Limak International UK & Western Europe regional director Gokalp Kahraman said: “Following a competitive tender process, we’re delighted to enter this first phase of the new Power Court development. Limak will offer its technical expertise and international experience to guide the project’s early stages and prepare the recruitment of a best-in-class team of trade contractors.
“We’re incredibly excited to work with the club and its partners to bring its ambitious and impressive vision to life.”
Luton Town FC chief executive Gary Sweet said: “This is a transformative opportunity for the club, helping us realise our ambitions to be a Premier League club again one day. We are united with the supporters on the need for a new stadium to move our Luton Town forward and we are delighted to be moving into this exciting construction phase.
“Importantly, this new stadium project roots us in our community, bringing jobs and investment as part of the wider regeneration of the area. Partnering with a company of Limak’s international standing offers us a global perspective with local delivery. We will collaborate closely with them to ensure the stadium reflects the spirit and needs of the community.”
