Everton confirm timeline for new stadium move in blast over ‘ill-informed’ repor

Everton’s new stadium project remains on track and is expected to be completed “in the final months” of 2024, according to the club’s chief stadium officer Colin Chong. Chong provided the latest update on the stadium in a blog post, as reported by the Liverpool Echo.

The progress made in the construction of the new Stadium means the structure is now a prominent feature in the north Liverpool skyline. Chong paid tribute to construction partners Laing O’Rourke and the Everton staff, as the project has reached significant milestones such as the installation of terracing, brick panels, and roof truss lifts.

Chong said: “I have always been pleased to deliver updates on our new stadium and speak to supporters on the progress we continue to make – and that is something I am pleased to continue to do. There was a time, not long ago, when peering over the boundary wall, or looking through the gates, was necessary to check on the progress of our future home on the banks of the River Mersey.”

While the visual changes to the stadium, such as the development of the barrel roof, will be noticeable in the coming weeks and months, there is also extensive work taking place internally to shape rooms, concourses, bars, and restaurants. Addressing the question on everyone’s mind regarding the completion date, Chong clarified that the project is not experiencing any delays and is firmly on schedule.

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The handover of the stadium from Laing O’Rourke is expected during the 2024/25 season, with test events and planning taking place in the final months of 2024. It means Everton could move to Bramley-Moore Dock mid-season or wait until the start of the following campaign with a full send-off at Goodison Park.

He added: “Within one year the site is literally unrecognisable. As the project gathers pace in the coming weeks and months, we’ll see some further visual changes as our barrel roof continues to take shape.

“However, there will also be more work taking place that won’t be visible from the road or a drone video. Work has been taking place internally in the west and east stands, as rooms, concourses, bars and restaurants start to form.

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“Myself, and colleagues across the club, will continue to work in lockstep with Laing O’Rourke to complete what will undoubtedly be one of the best – and the most sustainable – football stadiums in the country. Supporters have understandably shown a great interest in the project, from concept to consultation, and for that, I warmly thank you.

“It’s also fair to say the one question I’m asked more than any other is ‘when will the stadium be ready and finished?’ Contrary to some ill-informed media reports, there is no delay, and the project remains firmly on track and on schedule.”

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