New Wrexham drone footage captures progress on ‘incredible’ Kop Stand roof installation

Fresh drone footage has provided another look at the construction of Wrexham's new Kop Stand, with the roof installation among the latest developments at the Racecourse Ground.

The latest video, posted on Wrexham AFC World YouTube page, captures the continuing transformation of the historic stadium as the £70m project moves towards its next major milestones.

The redevelopment is one of the most significant infrastructure projects in Wrexham's recent history, with the new stand designed to restore a permanent fourth side to the ground and take its overall capacity beyond 18,000.

The footage offers supporters another opportunity to follow the progress of a project that has changed the appearance of the Racecourse considerably since construction began.

Wrexham Kop roof installation continues to take shape

The roof is one of the most striking features of the new Kop, with its large steel structure now giving a much clearer indication of the scale of the finished stand.

The primary roof truss reached an important milestone in September when the final section was lifted into position, completing the main supporting framework. 

The operation involved cranes lifting the large steel components above the developing stand, with the completed structure marking a major step forward for the project. 

More recent footage has shown construction teams continuing to work on the roof and other structural elements, alongside the steel framework, concrete terracing and scaffolding.

The roof is a particularly important part of the redevelopment, not only because it will provide cover for supporters but also because the design is intended to help create an intimidating atmosphere inside the ground.

New Kop to increase Racecourse Ground capacity beyond 18,000

The expanded Kop is planned to accommodate approximately 7,750 supporters, following proposals to increase the original 5,500-seat design.

The revised capacity will take the Racecourse Ground beyond 18,000, giving Wrexham greater scope to accommodate their growing supporter base while improving the facilities available on matchdays.

Designed by Populous and being delivered by McLaren Construction, the project includes general admission seating, safe-standing areas, hospitality facilities and improved accessibility.

The redevelopment is also intended to bring the Racecourse up to UEFA Category Four standards, potentially allowing the ground to host a wider range of international and European fixtures. 

Wrexham are targeting the start of the 2027-28 season for the new Kop to become fully operational, although there is still considerable work to complete before supporters can occupy the stand. 

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The roof installation is another visible sign of how far the project has progressed, with the scale of the new stand becoming increasingly clear.

For supporters who have spent years watching an open end at the Racecourse, seeing a permanent structure take shape behind the goal will be particularly significant.

There is still a long way to go before the Kop is ready for matchdays, but the combination of the completed main roof truss, developing steelwork and concrete terracing shows that Wrexham's long-awaited new home end is steadily moving towards completion.