Wembley statement
31st March 2006

Multiplex has given Wembley National Stadium Limited a revised construction schedule which now shows full practical completion by the end of September. Multiplex’s statement anticipates ‘substantial completion by the end of June’ with key outstanding works up until the end of September. Wembley Stadium then requires a further period of two months to run test events (ramp-up) to ensure operational safety standards are met.

Multiplex’s revised schedule means WNSL has no alternative but to announce no major events will take place at the stadium for the remainder of this year. WNSL’s main priority is to deliver a world-class stadium to the highest possible standards of both quality and safety. We will announce an opening date once we have 100% certainty from Multiplex.

Wembley Stadium Chief Executive, Michael Cunnah, said: “We share everyone’s disappointment at Multiplex's announcement today of a further delay in the completion of the stadium. Their revised construction schedule leaves us with no other choice but to make this decision. However, this does not detract from our focus and determination to deliver a world-class stadium. We have an over-riding responsibility and duty to ensure that the stadium is completed to the highest standards of safety and quality.”