Watch: demolition work begins at Portsmouth's Fratton Park

The next stage of the £11.5m redevelopment of the ground gets underway

Author: Jason BeckPublished 9th Jan 2022

Demolition work has begun on the next stage of the £11.5m redevelopment of Portsmouth's Fratton Park.

The work is being carried out on the lower section of the North Stand to increase capacity at the 122-year-old ground.

The club said there would be an increase of 600 seats across the north lower stand, with the work expected to be completed in May.

The aim is to improve safety with wider staircases, additional barriers, renewed LED lighting and electrical works.

12 new spaces for wheelchair users and their personal assistants will be created and toilet facilities for female supporters will be increased.

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