Motherwell have been granted planning permission to build a new permanent training facility at Dalziel Park, transforming the club’s long-term infrastructure. The Premiership side, who finished 4th in the 2025 table with 54 points (14W-12D-7L), will now develop a synthetic pitch, floodlights, and a two-storey building featuring changing rooms, a gym, offices, and medical facilities.
What’s included in the new facility?
The approved plans include a synthetic surface, floodlights, and a two-storey building with dining and changing areas, a gym, offices, and a medical room. This will free up space at Fir Park for commercial use and allow first-team players to prepare on-site rather than commuting in kit. Chief executive Brian Caldwell called it a “hugely exciting project” for the club and community.
Why does this matter for Motherwell?
The development at Dalziel Park, near Carfin, aligns with Motherwell’s recent investments, including upgrades to three grass pitches to Premiership standards. Longer-term, the facility will serve women’s, academy, and community teams. The club’s recent form (WLDLW) and +23 goal difference (52 scored, 29 conceded) last season underscore their ambition to compete at the highest level.
What’s next for the Steelmen?
Motherwell also confirmed an appeal against a £5,000 SFA fine for a social media post following their May defeat by Celtic. On the pitch, they prepare for the Premiership opener at Hibernian, with new loan signing Jamie Knight-Lebel, a 21-year-old Canada international defender from Bristol City, adding depth to the squad.
