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Government to invest £70M to redevelop Birmingham stadium

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Prime Minister Theresa May announced that £70M of investment will be earmarked to transform Alexander Stadium into a world-class athletics venue for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The stadium will host athletes from across the Commonwealth competing in track and field, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies.

Plans are already under way for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium, which will see the capacity increase from 12,700 to 40,000 for the Games, before being reduced to 20,000 permanent seats after the event.

Prime Minister Theresa May said: “Birmingham’s dynamism, diversity and ambition capture exactly what it is to be part of the Commonwealth and I’m sure that in four years’ time, the people of this city will host an incredible event which showcases the very best of Britain to the world.

“The investment I am announcing today will transform the stadium into a state-of-the-art facility benefitting the local community and the region well beyond 2022.”

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