Liverpool FC stadium - behind the scenes on work

Liverpool FC stadium - behind the scenes on work

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These are the latest pictures of works progressing on Liverpool's new Main Stand development.

The ECHO and other media were allowed some behind-the-scenes access this week to see how contractor Carillion is moving the project foward.

In our picture gallery you can see the first red seats going into level six, the highest point in the new Main Stand which is 40m high.

Under the workman's arm you can see the roof of the current stand which is around half as big.

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Once the season is complete Carillion will begin to demolish the stand from the pitch side, a process which is expected to take five weeks.

Some of the seats removed will be placed into a new central seating area on one of the concourses to provide a permanent reference to the exiting structure.

One picture shows the steps - a set at either end of the stand symmetrically - which will lead up to a podium where fans will enter. Team coaches can enter the stadium by driving under this podium.

Glazed area in the Main Stands will offer superb views across Liverpool.

When complete, the development will add 8,500 seats to Anfield's capacity, bringing it to 54,000.