23/12/08 - Abbey Stadium (Speedway) Plans On Hold

Plans for the Swindon Robins’ new stadium have been put on hold because of the recession.  

The developers have confirmed that the £6m proposal, which would have seen 450 homes, office space and a new stadium built adjacent to St. Andrews Ridge, has now been suspended indefinitely.

Having led the campaign to secure the stadium, local Councillor and Conservative parliamentary candidate Justin Tomlinson pledged he would continue to monitor the situation

“We will continue to do all we can to protect the short and long term provision of speedway in Swindon”, Cllr Tomlinson said.

“The economic downturn means the whole development is now in question. But assuming the plans are revived as and when the economy recovers, we will make sure all local residents are consulted and informed of the details”.