York Community Stadium finally complete
It will open to the public on Monday.
City of York Council has confirmed the city's Community Stadium is finally complete - after years of delays.
It will be be handed over on Friday - before opening to the public on Monday.
The site will have an 8,000 seat stadium for York City Football Club and York City Knights.
The stadium - which will also have a library and community hub, NHS outpatient services, swimming pool, gym and sports hall - was supposed to be completed by 2012.
Cllr Nigel Ayre said: “It is fantastic news that the players, staff and now fans will be enjoying their new home very soon. I can’t wait to see games played on this pitch.
“The fact we can now host world cup rugby league next Autumn shows what a game-changer this is for York. More importantly, we now have a stadium which can provide a platform for York City Football Club and the Knights to deliver on their serious ambitions.”
The scheme has been repeatedly delayed, with the latest setback caused by drainage issues.
In October, the company due to manage the complex revealed that drainage problems identified by the contractor had put the project back until Christmas.
City of York Council first committed to helping finance the new stadium back in 2008 – when the stadium was expected to be ready by 2012.
Planning permission has already been granted for 93 homes to be built on Bootham Crescent when the new stadium is open.