Everton have received government approval for their plans to build a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
The secretary of state for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, has given the project the green light after reviewing plans over the last month.
Liverpool City Council unanimously approved the plans on February 23 and the Toffees can now press ahead with turning the project into a reality.
An Everton statement read: “The decision to approve a new 52,888-capacity waterfront arena allows the club to complete its agreed acquisition of the site from Peel L&P and the funding solution for the project, ensuring the club can begin to make the plans a reality.
“It is estimated that the stadium development and plans for a Goodison Legacy will deliver a £1.3billion boost to the economy, create more than 15,000 jobs and attract 1.4million new visitors to the city.
“On such a momentous day, the football club would like to thank every Evertonian, along with the many organisations, the tens of thousands of people across the city region and the team of dedicated staff who have played a vital role in ensuring the club reached today’s milestone.”
Everton identified the site as its preferred location in January 2017 and in November of the same year agreed a 200-year lease with Peel Holdings for the land.
Current Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti has also previously said he would like to still be manager by the time the new stadium opens.
“I would like to be there when the new stadium will be opened,” said the Italian.
“It will be a good achievement for me, of course. I think to finish the contract in 2024 you did a good job and when you did a good job the contract will not be stopped in 2024, it will continue.
“So for sure, for the time I spent here it is almost one year I feel good so I would like to stay as long as possible.”
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