Developer ICITIES plans to build the TraffordCity Arena on the site of the former Soccer Dome.

Ice rink operator Planet Ice has signed a major pre-let to run the new arena — their 15th UK venue and potentially their biggest. The scheme includes a professional-standard ice pad, flexible event space for concerts and VR shows.

The facility forms part of Peel Waters’ long-term TraffordCity masterplan. The wider site has already delivered 17,500 jobs and aims to nearly double that over the next 20 years through sports-led regeneration.

James Whittaker, managing director at Peel Waters, said: “Through this new arena, we will now be able to offer a wide range of ice-leisure activities for communities to enjoy taking part in or spectating, which in turn will also grow our visitor economy.”

The project would give Trafford two full-sized ice rinks, bringing it in line with cities like Nottingham and Sheffield.

If approved, construction is expected to take 12 to 15 months.