Liverpool FC held their first take a look at occasion for the redeveloped Anfield Street Stand on Tuesday night time, permitting supporters the primary glimpse inside on the new stand.
The redevelopment, which can take Anfield’s total capability to 61,000, was as a result of be full in time for Saturday’s house opener in opposition to Bournemouth, however delays from development firm The Buckingham Group imply Anfield can be working at a lowered capability.
As an alternative, the redeveloped Anfield Street Stand will bear a phased opening, with the intention now for completion in mid-October, which means a primary full capability for the Merseyside derby on October 21.
The take a look at occasion noticed supporters attend to ensure that the membership to make use of the amenities, which is required for well being and security certification from the Metropolis Council.
Solely the decrease tier, which largely stays the identical as final season, is presently in use.
Exterior, you possibly can see there may be nonetheless a number of work to be executed. Short-term tarmac has been laid in current days in an effort to enable the opening of the stand.
The Anfield Eternally Walkway, the place granite benches will ultimately be put in, has additionally seen momentary tarmac to infill the gaps.
Inside, it’s definitely spectacular and offers a glimpse of what’s to return – with these obstructed views within the previous decrease tier now lengthy gone.
Rail seating has been put in all through the entire of the decrease tier, and likewise within the higher half of the Kop.
There’s definitely work to be executed, with cladding to be completed, seats to be put in, and presumably work inside the brand new higher tier – which can ultimately home round 10,000 followers.
We’re positive it’s going to all be well worth the wait, however it’s a disgrace that this isn’t completed in time for the opening sport on Saturday.
Anfield Street Finish Growth – Key information
Phased reopening – higher tier will NOT be open for opening video games
Anticipated to be absolutely full in October
New capability set to be be 61,015, when full
Expanded stand will maintain 15,967 supporters
The decrease tier will stay identical however with bigger concourses
Estimated construct price of £80m
