Three quarters of County Ground deemed safe for start of new home season... but Stratton Bank still requires work
08.08.25, 17:00 Updated 25.10.25, 00:35 4 Minute Read
Sam Morshead
The County Ground has been passed fit for general use this weekend after Swindon Town completed various pieces of council-mandated safety work.
Swindon Borough Council had instructed the club to make an array of upgrades and updates following an audit by the local authority’s Event Safety Advisory Group (ESAG) in late June.
These included fire safety work, roof repairs, the establishment of a backup control room, the installation of lighting protection systems, repair work to two gates, and the undertaking of a legionella risk assessment.
Additionally, the club’s trophy cabinet – located in County Ground reception – has had to be removed to allow for better fire protection measures, opening up a world of punchlines for local rivals.
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