We are independently run, not for profit, and seek to promote and cover all sports within the area from professional teams down to amateur teams. It is anticipated that all work on the project will be completed by the 22nd August. The roof will cover the span of the Holker Street End, providing cover for both home and away supporters. It is anticipated that all work on the project will be completed by the 22nd August.Club director Kristian Wilkes and his team have worked tirelessly to get this off the ground, whilst also working on other projects such as the new fanzone.We’re sure you will join us in saying a huge thank you to him, his team and all at Bridgewater Development for their hard work so far!We will post frequent updates as work gets underway. Holker Street is a traditional old looking ground that has been improved recently with the erecting of a roof over the Holker Street End. In addition, the ground also previously had some leisure centre facilities, including four squash courts which have now been demolished. Work has begun today on construction of a new roof structure for Barrow AFC’s Holker Street End. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes, but hope that Bluebirds fans can see the benefits in allowing an extra ticket allocation to the large away following from the North East. Following the news earlier this week that planning permission had been granted, diggers were today seen working on the Progression Solicitors Stadium. The ground is quite striking with the use of the team’s blue and white colours on the stands around the stadium. We are delighted to announce that we have now received planning permission for a roof on the Holker Street End!This development means that we are clear to begin work on the project, with initial preparations now underway.The roof will cover the span of the Holker Street End, providing cover for both home and away supporters.Scaffolding work will soon be up, before piling work to develop the foundations of the structure begins on the 22nd June. This means that Barrow supporters will be unable to use the Holker Street End for the fixture on Monday 22nd April. Scaffolding work will soon be up, before piling work to develop the foundations of the structure begins on the 22nd June. Acknowledging the roof has long been desired by fans, Gill said “this is [also] a sign of intent that the club stand ready to meet the obligations and requirements of EFL membership and that the owners are committed to playing their part in delivering the prosperous future for Barrow AFC that all of us associated with the club deserve.”It is anticipated the new roof, which at 65m long will span the majority of the terrace, will be completed by the 22nd August.Sport Furness is YOUR home of all things sport in and around the Furness Peninsula. This extra allowance will see them housed on the whole of the Holker St End. Work has begun today on construction of a new roof structure for Barrow AFC’s Holker Street End.The work is being completed by local company Bridgewater Developments, who are already building the club’s new fan zone and bar at the opposite Steelworks end of the ground.Barrow AFC Director and Bluebirds Trust fans rep Levi Gill described the work as an “important milestone” as the owners look to improve the match day experience for fans. https://www.facebook.com/bluebirdstrust/videos/312350423128124 Holker Street has been the home of Barrow AFC since September 1909 and the stadium like the club has had an eventful history.