Clamps and hydraulic jacks holding the support tie ropes for the new roof, Etihad Stadium South Stand, Manchester, England, UK

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Image shows four of the lower tie ropes, which will support the new roof. The ropes are supported at the base by temporary clamps until all the tie ropes are in place then they are tensioned with hydraulic jacks. This image was taken after the hydraulic jacks were in place but not yet tensioned.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Etihad Stadium, Sportcity, Eastlands, Manchester, England, UK
Photo credit: © lowefoto / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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