New Elland Road footage captures latest progress on Leeds United’s £200m redevelopment project

Leeds United's £200 million Elland Road redevelopment continues to move forward, although the latest footage shows a relatively quiet period on site.

Piling remains the main focus as the foundations for the huge new stand gradually take shape.

Piling work slowly continues at Elland Road

The latest aerial update from September 7th shows continued piling activity around Elland Road, with the work expected to take some time given the scale of the proposed structure and the site's history of local mining.

The footage also provides a clearer indication of the likely footprint of the new West Stand, with the positioning of piles and surrounding fencing offering clues about how large the completed structure will be.

There is currently little visible change above ground, but this is an important part of the construction process before the more obvious elements begin to emerge.

Equipment has also appeared on the pitch, with the footage suggesting these could be sensors being used to monitor conditions such as light and moisture as work continues around the stadium.

While the current pace may appear slow, the expectation is that the appearance of structural steel will dramatically change the look of the project once the foundation phase is complete.

FGG says: Elland Road redevelopment progress remains slow at this stage

There is not a huge amount to get excited about visually just yet, but that does not mean nothing is happening.

Piling is a vital stage of a project of this size, and it is better to get the foundations right before the structure starts rising.

The exciting part for Leeds fans will come when the steelwork finally starts appearing above ground.