On this day in 2013, Watford FC's plans to build a new East Stand at Vicarage Road Stadium moved a step closer as a proposed demolition notice was posted outside the ground.
The notice indicated that the club was seeking to demolish the main East Stand structure, which ended at the players' tunnel.
Additionally, the media centre, former supporters club building, toilet block, and most of the terracing to the left of the main building were set to be demolished.
However, the concrete structure to the right of the main stand, which housed the players’ changing rooms and tunnel, would remain, although the roof and some of the terrace area at the front of that section would be removed.
The application was still pending consideration by Watford Borough Council, with the club hoping to begin demolition on August 19 and expecting to complete the work by September 30.
The club’s application confirmed that the demolition work was "in preparation for construction of a new structure."
[From the Watford Observer of August 8, 2013]
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