Prince of Wales stadium: GL50 4RN
Overview
As part of the council’s commitment to secure net zero carbon by 2030, Cheltenham Borough Council invites offers from electric vehicle (EV) charging operators for the rights to install and operate dedicated EV charging points for the provision of a 24 hour charging hub by way of a traditional ground lease at an annual rent.
Location
The Prince of Wales Sports Stadium is one of the best sports stadiums in the county and boasts a 400m running track, javelin run up, long and triple jump, hammer throw, shot put, pole vault and practice pitches. It also includes 490-seated spectators’ area and is home to the Cheltenham and County Harriers athletic team and The Smiths Rugby team. It also has a sports bar and hospitality facilities for corporate and private entertaining.
Located on the northern fringe of Cheltenham town centre, there is substantial surface level car parking facilities adjoining it, which could accommodate EV charging facilities.
The opportunity
Prince of Wales stadium location map
The stadium has two car parks which combined cover more than 0.5 hectare (1.2 acres). Due to the location and nature of the car park, it may also be suitable for the installation of solar canopies and battery storage to provide a clean, green supply for EV charging. Operators are therefore invited to identify the land area and number of charging points required within the car park. The operator will be responsible for installing, funding, maintaining and managing the “hub” under a traditional 20 to 25 year ground lease at an annual rent.
The council will consider rental offers based on either a fixed annual amount, with five year reviews, or on a turnover basis, subject to a minimum amount. The lease will contain “lift and shift” provisions in the event of any future development, at the council’s expense as landowner.
Operator requirements
The council expects that the operator will ensure all suitable publicity and promotion of the “hub” and will have 24/7 customer support for all queries and assistance. The “hub” should be clearly signed in order that all users know who to contact in the event of requiring help.
For further information, please contact Peter Woodley in the council’s property and asset management team on 01242 264112 or 07503 044088 or email peter.woodley@cheltenham.gov.uk.
Please note: These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending tenants and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. The council is not obliged to accept the highest or indeed any offer for the property and reserves the right to withdraw the site from the market at any time. All proposals are made at the prospective purchaser’s own cost. Any consent given by the Cheltenham Borough Council in respect of these details and the marketing of the property is given as land owner only and does not imply any additional consents required for statutory purposes, such as planning or licencing.