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THREE major sections of work at Darlington FC's new £20m stadium have reached completion this week as construction continues to gather pace.

Time savings are being accrued on a weekly basis by local firm Hall Construction Services, which has taken on the mammoth task of creating chairman George Reynolds' dream stadium.

Today is expected to see the completion of the 1,600 tonne of steel frame - two weeks ahead of programme - as well as the final concrete terrace units, completing the 6,000 tonne terrace installation.

Yesterday, the pitch drainage system was completed, allowing the placement of the 20 miles of pipework providing the under-pitch heating and irrigation systems.

Once finished, this will make the new Quakers pitch one of the most modern in the country and ensure drainage problems in the past at Feethams are avoided. The Northern Echo announced yesterday how Carlisle firm Begetube Northern has won the contract to provide the undersoil heating.

With the South Stand cantilevered roof also now complete, installation of the North Stand roof began on Monday and will soon make a notable difference to the external appearance of the stadium.

By mid-September, work is expected to be complete on much of the main structure of the stadium, on Neasham Road, and cosmetic finishing touches can begin.

Ian Robinson, PA to Mr Reynolds, said: "Things are still ahead of schedule as they have been for the last few weeks."

Each week, The Northern Echo's Stadium Watch will continue to keep fans informed of the latest in the development.

l An artist's impression of the stadium foyer has also now been released.

As visitors go through the glass front doors, a reception desk will stand before them, with lift shafts and elevators at either side.

The shafts and elevator pits are already in place, waiting for the main structure to be completed.

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