Both organisations have written in support of the development to the city council, with a consultation discussing proposals on the project scheduled to close on Monday, 06 March.
Plans include build a new 20,000 seater stadium, as well as a new community/sports facility, new parking, associated landscaping and engineering works, as well as a new Football Academy comprising of outdoor pitches, pavilion and ancillary buildings.
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The SPFL supports the application on the grounds of the need for new infrastructure, investment in youth development, local community benefits and the wider positive economic impact for the North-east. In addition, it believes the projects location is suited for a stadium with appropriate transport links.
Neil Doncaster, chief executive of the SPFL, said: "The proposed development would complement the existing sports facilities in Aberdeen and enhance the regions' position as a Scottish sporting powerhouse. The creation of 3G pitches and multi-purpose sports areas available for use by the local community would enable greater numbers of people to participate in football."
Stewart Regan, chief executive of the SFA, added: "We fully support Aberdeen Football Club's modernisation strategy. One of Scottish football's most prominent and successful clubs, Aberdeen has a proud history of innovation and excellence on and off the field and these plans to develop a 21st century football academy and stadium will reaffirm its position as a beacon for Scotland and the North-East."
Councillors are due to discuss approving the application this summer.
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