Work on Brentford's new Community Stadium at Lionel Road is progressing on schedule with site clearing and demolition well underway at the site.

The former stable block at the site has now nearly been completely demolished and work is underway to salvage and clean the bricks - something that was agreed as part of project's agreement with Hounslow Council.

Following a meeting with local historian, Andrew Ross, on site at Lionel Road South, the contractors have now also been asked to try to save other historical features from the building including the window frames and the original pulley system which would have been used to hoist items for storage on the upper floor.

This phase of the project is primarily focused on getting the Lionel Road South site ready for the start of the build of the stadium venue itself later this year.

Brian Burgess, Project Director, said: "Brentford FC is rightly proud of its history and heritage. The Club was founded in 1889, just a stone’s throw away from the site at Lionel Road South which is one of the attractions of this location.

Demoltion time: Work is progressing on the stable block at Lionel Road
Collecting bricks: Bricks from the stable house that are being salvaged

"It’s important that we continue to build on this heritage and our local connections at the new stadium and we look forward to discussing with stakeholders in more detail how we can do this as the project progresses."

GetWestLondon Brentford FC reporter Tom Moore went for a walk round the site earlier in the month, you can see that video at the top of the article.