"UK government should exercise care in case of Casement Park"

Esmond Birnie

Press/Media: Expert Comment

Description

Article in News Letter

Subject

Summary of comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of main costs and benefits relating to proposed c. £310m re-development of Casement Park ahead of the Euros in 2028

Period	26 Jul 2024

Media contributions

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Media contributions

Title	"UK government should exercise care in case of Casement Park"
Degree of recognition	Regional
Media name/outlet	News Letter
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	26/07/24
Description	Summary of comprehensive cost-benefit analysis re. proposed c. £310m funding to re-develop Casement Park stadium to host the Euros in 2028, considering tourist/fan spend per day, value of TV coverage, disamenity to residents and cost of policing crowds.
Producer/Author	Esmond Birnie
URL	https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/esmond-birnie-uk-government-should-exercise-care-for-tax-payers-money-in-the-case-of-casement-park-4717179
Persons	Esmond Birnie

Keywords

Euros football 2028
Belfast
Belfast economy
West Belfast
West Belfast economy
Tourism promotion
Tourism spend per day
Fan spend per day
Football's economic impact
Disamenity impact of stadia
Visitor attractions
Policing costs of events