Dave Cormack has praised Aberdeen City Council ’s “forward-thinking” plans to build a new stadium at the beach front.
Local government officials have put around £150million in place as part of a new masterplan to regenerate the Granite City.
It includes the building of a brand new ground on the beachfront and Dons chairman Cormack believes it could be a jewel in the city’s crown.
Dave Cormack said: “We welcome the Council’s progress with their ambitious vision for the city centre and the regeneration of the beachfront which includes an integrated leisure arena including an ice rink and new stadium with community facilities.
“The scale of the vision and the pace at which it’s being taken forward signal the Council's real ambition for our city, which the club shares.
“The revitalisation of the beachfront, with a new stadium as a stunning focal point would, we believe, provide a compelling destination attracting locals and visitors.
“It is exactly the type of forward thinking which is required as Aberdeen rises to meet the challenges which the city was already facing before the pandemic.
“It will provide a real stimulus as we embark on the road to recovery from both the pandemic and the shift away from reliance on fossil fuels.
“The report and images released by the Council today demonstrate the 'art of the possible' recognising that the project is still at an early stage of development. The club will work with the Council and its consultants to provide input as they develop a detailed business case and funding plan for the project."
Aberdeen had previously put plans in place to build a new stadium alongside their Cormack Park training complex.
That, however, has been put on hold because of the pandemic and rising costs.
Aberdeen have made it clear that their Pittodrie home is not fit for purpose long-term and it would cost too much money to regenerate.
A new stadium at the beach could see the local authority foot a large chunk of the final bill.
The Dons face Motherwell at Pittodrie on Saturday.
