Without any of those in place a build will not go ahead.”
“This consultation is a really important process and I think we’ve demonstrated that through the first round; there have been some concerns raised and we’ve relooked at the design and we need to go through that process again through this second round. “We are re-looking at that in detail with the transport authorities, all the agencies involved, and we’re in the process of coming up with a revised transport strategy.”Manchester United’s application to run a safe-standing trial at Old Trafford later this season has put rail seating back on the agenda for top clubs.Liverpool are acutely aware of the sensitivities surrounding that issue when it comes to their own supporters, but insist there is scope to react to any changes in legislation.As for their target of a summer 2022 opening date, Hughes added: “There are still some really big steps to get through. Given the challenges that many sectors are facing right now, including the construction, procurement and public sectors, we are taking a responsible approach to pause the project for at least 12 months. The proposed 18 month build schedule for the Anfield Road expansion project is similar to the Main Stand. This is why we are pausing on the project for at least 12 months so the earliest we could complete the programme is summer 2023 rather than summer 2022 as originally planned.
Liverpool have announced plans for a £60m expansion of the Anfield Road stand that will raise Anfield’s capacity above 61,000. ""We will use this period to review and consider options. It is a complex construction process which is highly dependent on a wide range of time sensitive variables. The Anfield Road stand, on the left side of the Main Stand, houses the away fans during matches. All rights reserved. Developed and maintained by the LFC Technology and Transformation Team The proposed 18-month build schedule for the Anfield Road expansion project is similar to the main stand. The current proposals would see the capacity of the Anfield Road Stand increase by around 7,000 seats, the majority of which will be general admission, with …
“I’m hoping this will be a little simpler but it does help.”You can find our Community Guidelines in full Updates and latest news on Liverpool’s expansion of Anfield, with phase one – the new Main Stand – now complete, taking Anfield’s capacity to around 54,000.
The next stage of Liverpool's plans to expand the Anfield Road stand are underway after residents were invited to attend a public consultation. "Thank you for your interest in the proposed Anfield Road Expansion, the second stage of our consultation has now closed. Our thoughts are with all those affected by COVID-19. ""The complex build programme for Anfield Road is an 18 month process and needs two clear summer closed season windows in order for it to be successful. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Images © Copyright 2020 The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited.