Two years ago Everton launched an ambitious construction project to build a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool. What progress has been made so far and is the work going according to plan?

First steps and innovations

The construction of Everton's stadium began with an impressive feat of engineering. A partially damaged dock was filled with 480,000 cubic metres of sand dredged from the sea to create solid foundations for the new facility. Situated on the banks of the River Mersey, the under-construction stadium, with a future capacity of 52,888 spectators, showed the ambition of the club, which, however, looks below expectations sportingly.

Key to the rapid progress of the build was the Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) method adopted by construction company Laing O'Rourke. It ensured that the steel structure and precast concrete were manufactured under suitable conditions, then delivered to the site and joined together using advanced 3D modelling. This state-of-the-art approach allowed the work to be carried out efficiently and precisely.

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A visual masterpiece and its importance to the community

The stadium will be clad in more than half a million bricks that fit harmoniously into the industrial character of the area. The roof is scheduled to be completed in the coming months, which will make the facility watertight and allow internal works to be accelerated. The stadium is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, making it one of the most important sporting venues in the country.

Everton's new stadium is also an important part of the region's economic development. Its construction will contribute around £1.3bn to the UK economy. In addition, once completed, the facility will attract 1.4 million visitors annually, further boosting tourism in Liverpool.

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