With
construction having been ongoing for around a year and the
first university semester of the academic year over, the
middle of December seemed like as a good a time as any to
head back to Falmer and check out progress on the new stadium.
Needless to say, it has progressed somewhat since our last
voyage, and the site now features what can only be described
as a bloody great crane as well the arch that will support
the roof. On a side note, it was delightful to see the builders
taking great joy in the task at hand, with two smashing
things up while singing "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles".
A
car travels along the A27, an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty that has since been ruined by the stadium
construction
The
roof arch is beginning to dominate the stadium site,
as well as the crane that will be used to erect it
The
rear of the east stand with a large pile of excavated
chalk
A
closer look at the rear of the east stand, which will
be the smaller of the side structures
This
arched area will hold the concourses for the south
stand
The
east stand with the south stand concourse and a copper-looking
device that will be used to erect the roof
This
structure that looks like a large pile of boxes supported
by some scaffolding will act as a support
Crocs
on Tour mascot Baby Potts enjoys the view
The
east stand in all her concrete glory
This
concrete thing will be used to support the roof arch
as the end will slot in, much like a giant Lego set
