AFC Bournemouth’s Fan Advisory Board has heard that Vitality Stadium expansion options are being reviewed, with capacity set to reach about 18,000 after phase two. Plans to expand the Vitality Stadium are being reviewed as the construction timetable grows. AFC Bournemouth’s Fan Advisory Board was told that the original East Stand and North Stand extensions would add about 2,800 seats, but the club is now looking at “all options” for phase three of the ground development. The minutes from the October meeting say the ground is expected to reach about 18,000 capacity after phase two, which inc
Plans to expand the Vitality Stadium are being reviewed as the construction timetable grows.
AFC Bournemouth’s Fan Advisory Board was told that the original East Stand and North Stand extensions would add about 2,800 seats, but the club is now looking at “all options” for phase three of the ground development.
The minutes from the October meeting say the ground is expected to reach about 18,000 capacity after phase two, which includes all four corners and a new South Stand at the Bournemouth ground.
Supporter representatives said fans would probably understand any change if it was explained clearly, and they also backed looking at wider matchday projects, including a fan park or fanzone behind the North Stand.
The meeting also covered ticketing, European away allocations, search policy and access issues linked to the stadium work, with disabled supporters raising parking, transport, accessible lanes, shuttle services and other concerns.
The club said it had removed motion graphics during game play and redesigned elevated platforms so relevant facilities would be close to the platform area for supporters using them on matchdays.
