Everton confirm start date for new stadium build in 'momentous' announcement

Everton have confirmed they will begin work on their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock later this month, in a momentous announcement.

The Blues have, this afternoon, confirmed that they will take full possession of the waterfront site and officially kick-start works on the club's new home on Monday, July 26.

Last month, Everton had experts on the site carrying out preliminary work ahead of the project getting the full go-ahead to begin.

Surveys and tests were undertaken on the dock wall with experts also assessing the site for unexploded devices and examining the micro-biological ecosystem of the area.

But later this month, that preparatory work will make way for the start of the three-year build process on Everton's 52,888 stadium.

Everton are hoping to be in their new ground for the beginning of the 2024-25 season and later this month, club contractors will officially start the process.

Everton Chairman, Bill Kenwright said: “We are thrilled to be able to confirm that construction work will commence on our new stadium later this month. This will be a momentous day in the history of the club and is testament to the ambition and financial commitment of Farhad and the determination and talent of Denise and her executive team at the club.

“Like every Evertonian Goodison Park has been a massive part of my life but in moving forward we could not have found a more fitting nor more glorious site for our new stadium – one which will both honour our history and celebrate our magnificent future.”

Chief Executive, Denise Barrett-Baxendale added: “This moment will rank as one of the most important in the Club’s history as it symbolises a new era for Evertonians, an era which will see our supporters, their children and their children’s children supporting their team in one of the finest stadiums in world football.

“This project presents such an exciting future for our club and is a clear demonstration of our owner’s commitment and ambition."

Chris Capes, Director of Development for Peel L&P’s Liverpool Waters, commented: "The confirmation that work will be able to start onsite at Bramley-Moore Dock is fantastic news.

"With this massive investment in the most northern part of Liverpool Waters, the stadium development will accelerate the regeneration of the waterfront and bring employment and investment into north Liverpool’s most deprived wards, with the whole city region benefitting.”