WORK is set to begin on two new stands at Warrington Town’s Cal.Delivery Stadium after receiving approval from the Council and the Premier League Stadium Fund.
The two all-seater stands will sit either side of the existing stand at the Cantilever Bridge end of the ground, to provide additional seating and covered areas within the ground.
There will be four wheelchair spaces within one of the new stands, and an additional 184 seats in total, bringing the stadium’s total seating capacity to 617, with the overall capacity remaining just above 3,000.
It marks further improvement to the ground, following a project in 2024 that saw two new stands, toilet blocks and refreshment kiosks added to the opposite end of the ground, as well as new turnstiles, new hard-standing areas and steel rails all around the ground.
Club chairman, Toby Macormac, said: “We are grateful for the approval of this work, and in particular the support once again from the Premier League Stadium Fund, which enables us to make improvements to not only satisfy ground grading criteria, but to improve the fan experience, in a sustainable manner.
“The previous addition of a new stand and other facilities at the other end become out of use for home fans when games are segregated, so these two new stands will give our own fans the chance to maybe find their new permanent vantage point to watch a Yellows home match.
“Work will begin straight away, with the aim of completing as soon as possible.”
During the works, certain standing areas may be cordoned off appropriately for home games.
The plans were rubber-stamped by a WBC planning committee earlier this month, that enabled the club to submit for funding from the Premier League Stadium Fund, which has now been confirmed.
Nick Perchard, Premier League Director of Community, said: “The Premier League Stadium Fund has provided more than £207 million into developing stadiums and facilities for over 1,000 clubs in the EFL, National League System and Women’s Football Pyramid.
“The funding helps to improve the playing and spectator experience across the country, enhancing safety and comfort for players and fans alike and helping to deliver a higher-quality game across the leagues.
“I’m delighted it will be used to support Warrington Town in adding additional covered stands. I have no doubt it will have a positive impact not just on the club, but on the local community too.”
The Premier League Stadium Fund provides grants to help improve facilities of football grounds in the Men’s National League System and Women’s Football Pyramid.
It awards funding to clubs improve safety, and financial and environmental sustainability.
Since 2000, more than £207 million has been awarded through the fund to over 1,000 clubs. This has supported new or improved stands, turnstiles, clubhouses, floodlights and more.
