A new away stand at Harrogate Town is expected to nearly double the capacity for travelling fans.
Sarah Barry, chief executive at the club, confirmed at a fans forum at the Cedar Court hotel on Thursday that the standing terrace is expected to be completed in 10 days time.
The stand is expected to increase the away capacity from 600 to at least 1,148.
Ms Barry told supporters that the ongoing building work at the ground had seen the capacity reduced to 450.
Meanwhile, a seated home stand is also set to finish construction this month.
Ms Barry said:
“The away standing terrace that is being built, all being well and subject to all the usual sign offs with safety advisory group and building control, should be ready in theory for the end of next week.
“That’s really good news. The seated stand is a home stand and that should be ready by the end of the month.”
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The new stands will include another refreshment kiosk for home supporters and bar for away supporters, which are expected to be complete in January.
Ms Berry added that the club was expecting a big crowd for the Wrexham game, which will take place on November 28.
She said the club hoped to have the new away terrace operational in time for the match against the Welsh side.
Meanwhile, Irving Weaver, Town chairman, told the forum that he still hoped to find the club a dedicated training ground in the Harrogate district.
Mr Weaver said the club had made “five or six” attempts in “five or six years” to find a site.
He said:
“It is right at the top of the agenda.
“Having got the ground itself. into an acceptable form in the EFL, we will move forward with our own facilities. It will be cheaper than hiring facilities from the West Riding County FA.”
Mr Weaver said he wanted a site that would be able to accommodate all players from the player development centre to the first team.
