Cowshed roof repairs begin as crews spotted working at Cappielow
REPAIR work has started on the damaged Cowshed roof at Cappielow.
Crews were spotted in Greenock this week starting work on damage sustained back in January when Storm Eowyn ripped through Inverclyde.
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Scaffolding and crane units can be seen (Image: George Munro) Gusts of wind up to 100mph caused widespread damage across the central belt of Scotland.
The impact at Cappielow saw the Cowshed closed for February's 2-2 draw with Airdrieonians, though it was returned to use three days later for the win at home to Hamilton, and remained open for the rest of the season - still with a hole in the roof.
Scaffolding has now been erected at both ends of the stand, with hoists put in place along the front to allow crews to get to work.
The repairs are expected to last for around a month, and the club says they should be complete in time for Ton's Championship opener at home to Dunfermline on August 2.
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The work forced the club to call off their Communities Cup pre-season clash with St Mirren, while the Cowshed will be shut for the Premier Sports Cup clash at home to Stenhousemuir on July 15.
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