This is how Sheffield United's redeveloped stadium could look.

The images are the centre point of an exhibition - part of the Blades consultations with local residents and supporters over proposals to further improve the Bramall Lane ground.

The Blades want to redevelop the South Stand as part of their long-term strategy focusing on improving facilities for fans and gearing up to be part of Sheffield's bid to be a potential 2018 World Cup venue.

Special exhibitions, when there will be opportunities to view the plans and see computer generated images of the future look of the stadium, are being this week.

The proposals come in the wake of United's plans to re-develop the Kop currently being reviewed by the council.

The South Stand redevelopment would see:

• An additional tier of seating increasing the capacity by more than 6,000
• A purpose built exhibition and conference centre within the stand
• New facilities for supporters including additional corporate facilities
• Affordable private housing
• Additional commercial and banqueting facilities.

The exciting plans - the second stage of a two stage ground development will take capacity to approximately 44,000.

The first phase development plans - taking ground capacity up to 37,000 - includes removing the columns on the Kop, a new concourse providing modern kiosks and toilet facilities, new executive boxes, as well as disabled facilities which will be built in the Corner Stand. Also included is a second business enterprise centre between The Kop and South Stand.

A public consultation meeting will be held tonight (Wednesday June 24) from 5.30pm to 7.30pm in the Marston's Suite in the John Street Stand at the stadium and an exhibition of the proposals will continue until the end of the week in the John Street stand.

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