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Work can now begin on Gloucester City’s new stadium.

Having accepted the offer of funding towards the build of the ground at Meadow Park from the Football Stadia Improvement Fund, the club have issued a statement to confirm they now have the green light with construction expected to begin before Christmas.

Following a meeting between club co-chairman Alex Petheram, director Brian McGurk and Football Stadia Improvement Fund officer Chris Davies at the end of last week, the final conditions were agreed and legal documents exchanged.

The two new seater stands, each holding 350 seats and will be positioned either side of the existing changing rooms, have been ordered and the steel structure for the new ’T-End’ and opposite terrace have also been placed for delivery.

(Image: Gloucester City) (Image: Gloucester City)

A joint statement from Gloucester City joint-chairmen Alex Petheram and Eamonn McGurk said: “It’s been a long and challenging road but we’re delighted to reach this milestone and finally place some significant orders with suppliers and give contractual commitments to others.

“The next step is to conclude the pre-start safety reviews with the National League and FA.

“It’s exciting times for the club and the city, we’d like to thank the current Conservative lead Council for their support. We hope to continue our good relationship with them into 2020.”

Gloucester, who ply their trade in National League North, currently ground-share with Evesham United and are expected to keep playing there until the end of the season.

They have not played in the city since their old ground was ruined by floods in 2007.