'Vitality Stadium will absolutely be ready' - Frevola
Bournemouth can halt the redevelopment of Vitality Stadium "at any minute" and be ready to host a match "the next day", according to president of business operations Jim Frevola. The Cherries' multi-phase project will see the Premier League's smallest stadium increase its capacity to over 20,000 seats by summer 2027, but the immediate priority is their home fixture against Everton on Saturday, 29…
Bournemouth's president of business operations, Jim Frevola, has assured that Vitality Stadium will be ready for the upcoming match against Everton on Saturday, August 29th. The multi-phase redevelopment project aims to increase the stadium's capacity to over 20,000 seats by summer 2027, but the immediate focus is on getting the home fixture ready.
Frevola stated, "It will absolutely be ready." While some aspects of the project won't be completed, the remaining work will take another year or two. Frevola emphasized that the plan was never to be 100% ready for the first match, but rather to ensure readiness and meet the target. The progress might occur in stages, but there's a chance one corner of the stadium will be ready for the Everton match.
Recent weather conditions have been favorable, aiding in the completion of several tasks. These include installing a new perimeter gate with an open concourse to alleviate past queuing issues, renovating seats that faded from red to pink (with the South Stand excluded), and upgrading the Main Stand and tunnel to meet Premier League and UEFA standards.
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