Leader of Liverpool City Council, Liam Robinson has praised the decision to retain historic ground.
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00:01Retaining Goodison Park will provide long-term certainty to the wider community around the historic stadium, according to the leader of Liverpool Council.
00:09It was confirmed on Tuesday that from next season, Everton's women's team will call the ground home as the men's team make the transition to Bramley Moor Dog.
00:18The decision follows an in-depth review of the Goodison Legacy Project by the Friedkin Group since their takeover in December.
00:25It ensures a new lease of life for the Grand Old Lady beyond Sunday's game, which had been anticipated to be the final match in its storied history.
00:33Reacting to the news, Councillor Liam Robinson, leader of Liverpool Council, said it will provide vital reassurance to the communities and businesses around the ground, particularly on County Road.
00:44The Goodison Legacy Project was launched in 2020 to define the future of Goodison.
00:48The move to install the women's team in L4 addresses Everton women's need for a larger, more suitable venue than Walton Hall Park.
00:57Phase 1 of the transition will include stadium upgrades to enhance the matchday experience and ensure adequate facilities are in place before the start of the season.
01:07Originally, the site was due to be demolished and redeveloped at a cost of £82 million.
01:12Instead, Everton have decided to preserve Goodison and transform it into the country's largest dedicated women's football stadium with a capacity of just under £40,000.
01:23The relocation will also generate economic opportunities for local businesses through matchday football.
01:29In addition to hosting Everton women, it will stage selected academy matches and expand Everton in the community's L4 campus.
01:35The club said Walton Hall Park will continue to serve grassroots community and development programmes for women's and girls' football.