--- title: GL Stadia division appointed to deliver new East Stand at Exeter Chiefs RFC date: 2021-08-02T01:00:00+01:00 author: isabel.dudley canonical_url: "https://www.glevents.co.uk/news/exeter-chiefs-stadium-construction" section: News --- [ Back to overview ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/news) Copy Company News 02 | 08 | 21 # GL Stadia division appointed to deliver new East Stand at Exeter Chiefs RFC ![X Exeter Chiefs 03 jpg pagespeed ic 09 Mx UB Xzi J](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/News/Company-News/_1300x487_crop_center-center_none/xExeter-Chiefs-03.jpg.pagespeed.ic.09MxUBXziJ.jpg) Leading UK events infrastructure provider, GL events UK, has been formally appointed by Exeter Chiefs RFC in a contract to deliver the design and construction of the Premiership club’s new East Stand at Sandy Park – an award-winning stadium and conference centre on the outskirts of Exeter. The project began in April and comprises a number of phases with Stage 2 completing later this year and the Final Stage 3 continuing into early 2022. The completion of stage 2 will provide [Exeter Chiefs](https://www.exeterchiefs.co.uk/) with a steel frame structure, ground works and infrastructure, with the lower terrace reinstalled ahead of the new season in September. Commencement of Stage 3 will then trigger the internal fit out works and envelope construction. The redevelopment will retain the existing lower terrace, while extending the rear to create a second seated tier, which can be accessed via a mid-tier walkway. The new rear extension will provide internal concession and toilet facilities to enhance the overall spectator experience at Sandy Park. Owing to the topography of the site and proximity to the motorway, a specialist cantilevered steel frame structure will be used to overcome the natural site gradient, along with a network of augured piles and pad foundations. We are delighted to have been appointed to deliver this contract, and we very much look forward to working alongside Exeter Chiefs and providing a truly outstanding design and build for them. The GL events Seating and Stadia team has developed a strong reputation over a number of years not just for the highest quality and specification temporary event seating, but also for its technical and specialist development of permanent stadia builds, encompassing design, construction and project management. Our in-house team of expert structural engineers and project managers means we really are a one stop shop for clubs needing a supplier who can understand their needs, offer practical and robust designs and translate these into on-time and on-budget delivery. Scott Jameson CEO of GL events UK ## Experts In Stadium Seating And Construction Stadia by GL events caters to every aspect of stadium infrastructure. [ Find out more ](https://gleventsstadia.co.uk/) [ Back to overview ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/news) Copy Related news [19 | 01 | 24 ![Temporary seating at Newport County's Rodney Parade ground, installed by GL events UK](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/News/Sporting-Events/_880x524_crop_center-center_none/NewportRodneyParade20240052.jpg) GL events Seating and Stadia are on the ball at Newport County FC ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/news/gl-events-seating-and-stadia-are-on-the-ball-at-newport-county-fc) [05 | 06 | 23 ![GL events has been named as an Official Partner, and Overlay Provider for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/News/Sporting-Events/_880x524_crop_center-center_none/Paris-2024.jpg) GL events announced as Official Overlay Provider for Paris 2024 Olympic Games ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/news/gl-events-announced-as-official-overlay-provider-for-paris-2024-olympic-games) [28 | 09 | 21 ![X GL CWG Announcement jpg pagespeed ic Vaviu ON Ay Y](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/News/Company-News/_880x524_crop_center-center_none/xGL-CWG-Announcement.jpg.pagespeed.ic.VaviuONAyY.jpg) Birmingham 2022 appoints GL events as Official Overlay Supporter for the Commonwealth Games ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/news/birmingham-2022-appoints-gl-events-as-official-overlay-supporter-for-the-commonwealth-games) [20 | 04 | 21 ![Xsimon wake edit jpg pagespeed ic 3 U Stzq Xe CF](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/News/Company-News/_880x524_crop_center-center_none/16793/xsimon-wake_edit.jpg.pagespeed.ic.3UStzqXeCF.jpg) GL events UK strengthens Seating & Stadia team ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/news/gl-events-uk-strenghtens-seating-stadia-team)