Current Developments
Barnet recently opened the new 1,016 seater South Stand to replace the temporary structure which had stood in its place for over ten years. The stand is not fully finished, but has been passed fit for use for spectators and was first used for the FA Cup victory over Swindon Town in January 2008, just a matter of weeks after work had started. Building work still continues to fit out the interior of the stand.
The Bees have also erected a temporary covered structure in the North East corner of the ground with seated capacity of 240. This was built so away supporters could have the choice between sitting or standing as the stand is adjacent to the away terraced section.
These improvements have finally brought Underhill to Football League standards and the capacity was increased to 5,568.
The club have announced that work is underway in order to erect four new corner floodlights, which will be 25 metres high and have a 500 Lux value as opposed to the current 350. The eight old pylons dating from 1962 have been removed. Work was completed prior to the opening pre-season game of the 2010-2011 season against Arsenal and the stadium capacity was again increased to 6,023 as a result.
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