New stadium ahead of schedule - Updated

Last updated : 08 July 2008 By Michael Morris
The new ground will be ready for kick off for the 2009 / 2010 season with the first league fixtures next August.

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The new stadium takes shape
Speaking to the messageboard director Steve Borley gave more details into the stadium.

"We are moving the gates from Ninian Park and creating a City Walk from the gates present location in Sloper Road and the paved road will be the location of the inscribed brick pavoirs." he said "It is intended that a plaque be provided and we are also going to fix the brass plaque that is in the away dug out in memory of Jock Stein onto the gate pillars. We are creating a City memorial garden when we transfer over the area where fans ashes have been spread. We also plan to transfer the whole of Ninian Park pitch over to the new site in the landscaped areas."

Steve also revealed that the project was ahead of schedule and should be complete by next May. Once the site is safe for visitors the club will organise tours and open days.

The framework for the stands is now in place so there are no gaps with all four sides now joined up. The seats are being provided by Australian company Sebel with the standard seats for the majority of fans being the Viva.

For a timeline on the progress of the stadium click the links below.

29th February 2008
11th April 2008
17th April 2008
24th April 2008
22nd May 2008
27th May 2008
12th June 2008
21st June 2008
28th June 2008
8th July 2008