Rowe's delight at debenture scheme uptake
By Mark Stevens
20/8/21
Exeter Rugby Club chairman and chief executive, Tony Rowe OBE, has hailed the ‘fantastic’ response supporters of the club have given the newly-launched 150th Anniversary East Stand Debenture scheme.
Outlined by Rowe himself last month, the Debenture Scheme saw the release of 500 prime seats within the new multi-million pound structure, which is set to be ready for the start of the new 2021/22 season.
In what will be the only chance to secure prime seats in the East Stand for the next decade, Chiefs supporters have quickly got behind the club’s plan to expand their Sandy Park Stadium.
In just over a month, the take-up has been phenomenal and there are now less than 100 remaining.
The expansion of the new multi-million pound East Stand is now well underway and is the next stage of the club’s long-term development which, once completed, will result in a further 1,948 covered seats, improved facilities and a stadium capacity of 15,600.Work on the project began in March and will comprise a number of stages. Stage One has already been completed with Stage 2 set for completion next month and the final Stage 3 continuing thereafter.
The completion of Stage 2 will provide Exeter Chiefs with a steel frame structure, ground works and infrastructure, with the lower terrace re-installed ahead of the new season, which kicks-off with a pre-season friendly against Munster on Saturday, September 11.
The commencement of Stage 3 will then trigger the internal fit out works and envelope construction.
The redevelopment will retain the existing lower terrace, while extending the rear to create a second seated tier, which can be accessed via a mid-tier walkway. The new rear extension will provide internal concession and toilet facilities to enhance the overall spectator experience at Sandy Park.
Rowe said: “We’ve had a fantastic response to the release of the debenture scheme from our supporters. The uptake has been hugely encouraging and now we’re in sight of hitting our available target.
“With less than 100 seats available, it clears shows that people want to be part of our future, of which the new East Stand plays a huge part. Not only are they showing their support to the club for the foreseeable future, but they are guaranteeing themselves a prime seat for match-days.
“What I would say to those supporters who are still thinking about purchasing a debenture is not to delay. We only have a small number available and once they are gone…they are gone.”
Should you have an interest in finding out more about the debenture and application process then please visit: www.exeterchiefsdebenture.co.uk.