De Grolsch Veste
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The De Grolsch Veste ( Grolsch The German Fortress ) is a football stadium in Enschede, Overijssel province of the Netherlands. Owner of FC Twente Enschede. From 1998 to 2008 it was called the " Arke Stadium ". It is located near the University of Twente. The stadium is fully equipped with seats and offers 30 205 spectators. In addition, a soil heating is installed. On October 1, 2006 was installed two video scoreboards.
History
The arena replaced the " Diekman stadium," starred in the Twente 1956-1998. One thought to renovate the old stadium and expand. Due to the growing fan base and the unfavorable location but it was decided to build a new. The foundation stone was laid on 31 January 1997. The new venue cost 33 million guilders and the construction took 14 months. Due to the high cost of the stadium was designed so that you could expand it if necessary gradually. The first game took place between Twente Enschede and PSV Eindhoven on May 10, 1998. The game won Eredivisie Twente 3-0. In May 2008 it was announced that the stadium will be renamed " De Grolsch Veste ". The naming rights acquired Grolsch Brewery, which is located in the municipality of Enschede. The name " Veste " ( German: Festung ) goes back to the small town Groenlo. There, the brewery was originally located.
Extension
In 2006, they developed plans, the stadium of 13,250 to 24,000 seats expand. The development of the key, the back gate and curve of grandstand einrangigen to zweirangigen bleachers began in January 2008 and was completed in time for the start of the season 2008/ 09.
The next expansion phase began in February 2011, whereby the capacity of 30 205 spectators is increased. This stage was inaugurated 29 October 2011 against PSV Eindhoven. Considerations go the stadium to 44,000 seats develop and adapt the grandstands to the current state of the main and stand behind, which is a prerequisite for the discharge of a Europa League Final.
Bauunglück
On July 7, 2011 crashed during the construction phase a grandstand roof of the stadium. Two construction workers were killed and 14 others injured. On 18 August 2011, the Dutch commission of inquiry into security was in an interim report the cause of the accident is known. It has already started with the roof covering; before the roof beams were properly fixed. A design flaw was not found. The final report is due in April 2012.