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2016

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  07.08.2016 England: "Old but new" Ashton Gate now open

  Promotion in 2015, now victory to begin the new chapter with. 2 goals against Wigan inaugurated the redeveloped Ashton Gate, following its largest change to date.

2015

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  18.06.2015 Bristol: Key phase begins at Ashton Gate

  While first new stand is almost ready, demolition begins to make way for massive 11,000-seat main grandstand.

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  30.04.2015 Bristol: East stand’s truss lifted into place

  This was the most spectacular operation so far at Ashton Gate. Yesterday two cranes lifted the massive main truss atop the east stand. See it on film, thanks to Bristol Sport.

2014

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  30.10.2014 Bristol: South stand skeleton begins to grow at Ashton Gate

  Exactly 3 months after demolition crews started dismantling the old stand, first steel beams were mounted on site. Now Bristol City owners are inviting local companies to become subcontractors.

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  28.07.2014 New construction: Ashton Gate transformation begins

  The famous 86-year-old Wedlock Stand is no more. Or at least won’t be in 6 weeks, when demolition crews are done with it and make way for the first new stand. An (almost) brand new Ashton Gate should come in 2016.

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  25.06.2014 Bristol: Contractor named, City prepare for demolition

  As expected by local media, Barr Construction will redevelop Ashton Gate into a 27,000-capacity modern stadium. Works on new south end will begin in July.

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  26.03.2014 Bristol: No opposition, construction to start in May

  With no legal challenge raised within the 6-week period, complete redevelopment of Ashton Gate can begin as planned, by the end of May.

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  13.02.2014 England: First safe standing section installed in Bristol

  It may be only 30 seats, but they’re all over the news across Europe. After all, how often can you read that “standing sections are back to England”?

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  23.01.2014 Bristol: Decision made, Ashton Gate remodelling starting in May?

  If no-one officially objects within 6 weeks, complete redevelopment of the existing Bristol City stadium will begin already this Spring. The project worth £40 million will raise capacity to almost 27,000 and provide new facilities.

2013

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  29.11.2013 Bristol: Ashton Gate revamp approved unanimously

  As hoped by Bristol City, the council approved the Ashton Gate scheme without even one objection, praising the club's consultation process. Decision on whether works start on current stadium redevelopment or the Ashton Vale project is expected in February.

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  19.11.2013 Bristol: Good news for City, bad news for Rovers

  While one of the clubs is getting closer to implementing their stadium plans, the other sees more and more obstacles. However, both City and Rovers may still see their new stadiums rise soon, according to the Bristol Post.

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  03.08.2013 England: Bristol City submit planning application for Ashton Gate

  Plans submitted for Bristol City FC's £40m redevelopment of Ashton Gate stadium could be approved by October, according to BBC. Will this project be more lucky than Ashton Vale?

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  26.06.2013 Bristol: City to be the first club introducing 'safe standing'?

  As part of their current stadium's redevelopment, Bristol City plan to establish significant standing sections with so called 'rail seating'. If the plans are approved and the proposed timetable met, rail seats could be installed by August 2015.

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  25.06.2013 Bristol: City asking everyone for feedback on new Ashton Gate

  While waiting for final outcome of their new stadium plans, the club aren't wasting time and run open consultations on their only alternative – Ashton Gate redevelopment. Heart.co.uk report.

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  06.02.2013 New design: Alternative for Bristol City

  After their relocation plans suffered numerous blows, the club prepared an alternative vision. This time a complete revamp of existing stands would result in 26,000 seats and modern facilities “ready for the next 100 years”.