Etihad Stadium expansion progress revealed in new Man City drone footage

Fresh drone footage has revealed further progress on Manchester City's £300m Etihad Stadium redevelopment, with work continuing across the surrounding entertainment and leisure complex.

The latest aerial update was uploaded to YouTube by SS Skies on Friday, November 13, offering a new look at the construction activity around the stadium, including the hotel, landscaping, external screens and skywalk.

While the expanded North Stand is already open, several elements of the wider project remain unfinished, with the latest footage showing contractors continuing to work on the facilities and public spaces around the ground.

The development is designed to turn the Etihad Campus into a year-round destination, with Manchester City combining its stadium expansion with new hospitality, retail and entertainment facilities. 

New Etihad Stadium footage shows hotel and landscaping progress

One of the most noticeable features in the latest video is the work around the new hotel, where the structural framework is in place and further brickwork is being added at ground level.

The footage also shows several large screens being installed along the side of the building, although some panels are still missing, with the remaining sections expected to be fitted as work continues.

Outside, landscaping has progressed around the development, with fencing installed alongside areas where contractors are laying bricks and stone. The video also captures drainage infrastructure, including soakaway crates designed to help manage rainwater across the site.

Further work is visible around the shop and museum area, where additional brackets and concrete sections have been installed. However, some internal work remains dependent on supplies arriving, suggesting that the finishing process is still ongoing.

The hotel is a major part of City's wider project, with the club's plans including a 401-bed facility alongside a new club shop, museum, food and drink outlets and a covered fan zone with capacity for 3,000 people. 

Etihad skywalk nears completion as final details remain

The latest footage also provides an update on the stadium skywalk, with much of the structure appearing complete.

The drone view shows the walkway extending above the stadium, although a small number of safety barriers and panels still need attention. The video also captures the central circle feature at the end of the experience, which is designed to provide visitors with a view over the pitch.

Inside the ground, the pitch remains in place, with lighting visible and seats that had previously been removed now appearing to have been reinstalled.

The skywalk is one of the more distinctive additions to the Etihad Campus project, giving supporters and visitors the opportunity to experience the stadium from above. It forms part of the club's plan to provide attractions beyond matchdays, alongside the new sky bar and entertainment facilities. 

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With the expanded North Stand already operational and the stadium's capacity now above 60,000, the remaining work is largely focused on completing the facilities that will make the Etihad Campus a destination throughout the year.

The hotel, shop, museum, fan zone and skywalk will add to the matchday experience, while also giving visitors more reasons to visit the site outside Manchester City's home fixtures.

There are still visible signs of construction around the complex, but the latest update offers another indication of how much the area has changed since work began.