The south stand will eventually house over 13,000 Everton fans, as the construction of the double-stepped concrete terracing units nears completion. Externally, the south stand is also showing off its new façade following the installation of glazing in the second level concourse.
The next major visual change will see blue seats installed in the upper sections, as part of the ongoing programme which has spread across the north stand.
Speaker system
The first of four sets of speakers have been positioned into the roof spaces of the north stand. The curved units will hang from all four stands as part of the PA system.
This has coincided with the departure from site of the last 600 ton crawler crane, which was used mainly in the complex construction of the roof. A service tunnel, left open in the east stand to provide vehicular access to the pitch area, can therefore be closed off now in preparation for lower terracing units being installed.
Historical and hydraulic
Work also continues to finish off the restoration of the historic Hydraulic Tower and Engine House.
The buildings, dating back to 1883, have been lovingly renovated using existing and salvaged brickwork, new zinc roofing and the installation of windows sympathetic to the original design.
A decorative capstan was this week reinstated at the entrance to the Hydraulic Tower, again as a nod to the building’s huge importance in the city’s maritime history.
