Fulham’s redevelopment of the Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage has been further delayed after the construction company overseeing the project went into administration.
Buckingham Group Contracting have filed for administration and Fulham have said they now do not expect the redevelopment to be finished until the start of the 2024/25 season.
Work on the Riverside Stand started in 2019 and was initially due to be completed in 2021.
Buckingham Group Contracting have also overseen Liverpool’s development of the Anfield Road Stand at Anfield.
Fulham did not comment about the company going into administration but said in a statement: “Many of the principal delay factors include addressing difficult site conditions during the demolition of the old stand, as well as remedying issues arising out of the construction of the new stand.
“Whilst it has taken time to address these factors, good progress is now being made on the fit-out phase and we will start to open first-class spaces in the new stand during 2024.
“Not all spaces will be completed at the same time. As soon as the first hospitality areas start to open, we will provide further details.
“Before then, and for the 2023-24 season, the ground floor internal and external concourses are available to all Riverside Stand ticket holders whilst these areas continue to be developed and completed during the 2024 close season.
“Additional seating in the new stand will be available, subject to licensing, from the commencement of the 2024-25 season.
“Both the club and fans have been anticipating the full opening of the stand, which we had hoped would be by now, and we understand supporter frustrations. Rest assured that work continues diligently to deliver on the promise of a truly remarkable and world-class experience.”
