It has been an action packed couple of months at the club and we couldn’t be more pleased with the way the stadium is taking shape.
Our stunning 3G pitch is now complete and has passed FIFA testing. Hunts have been working hard to get the carpet laid, markings in place, goals and dugouts built ready for us to start training and playing on the pitch.
3G pitch surface finished
The new pitch looking spectacularThe Stadia Construction team have been back on site to complete the handrails and stair treads on the brand new 200 seat covered stand. The elevated position on the West Bank giving a fantastic uninterrupted view of the pitch.
View from the stand
Hunts have been working hard on the fencing and landscaping in some challenging weather conditions. The spectator rail, ball stop net, and fencing are complete and the security fence around the perimeter is looking great with the wood cladding in place.
Perimeter fencing going up
Ball stop netting
Southern perimeter and walkwayNew parking bays, accessible parking, and cycle parking racks directly outside the ground are under construction and will be completed in the coming weeks.
The committee and volunteers have been working hard cleaning and getting signage in place, working on the new site rules, and learning how to maintain the 3G pitch.
Getting ready to open
Pitch side advertising boards going upThe building work continues on the new clubhouse, which sits in an enclosed compound, to enable us to play on the pitch and use the existing facilities until the build is complete.
The clubhouse roof is on, all ground floor windows and doors are in and the huge glass curtain wall is being installed on the first floor. The external sweet chestnut wood cladding is starting to go up to finish the external work.
The view from the clubhouse and balcony literally takes your breath away and we can’t wait to show this incredible space to our players, parents and supporters.
Curtain wall installation
Doors to the balcony
Huge window overlooking the south goalAll internal walls on the first floor are now up, with electricians, plumbers, window fitters, carpenters all working hard on site we can see progress every day on site.
The committee room
Marking out the first floor kitchen, bar and cellar
Committee checking the all important bar height…
…from both sidesAs ever we are incredibly grateful to the fantastic team of contractors and club volunteers working hard on site as well as our team of consultants behind the scenes assisting the project team with their expert guidance.
Our priority now is getting all seventeen of our teams scheduled for regular training on the pitch and senior fixtures back at Hill Park.
Theres no place like home.
