New Valby Idrætspark was a proposed

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to be built in

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. If built, the stadium would replace

Valby Idrætspark Valby Idrætspark is a sports venue in Valby, Copenhagen, Denmark. It is currently used mostly for football (soccer), football matches and is the home ground of Boldklubben Frem, Fremad Valby, Politiets Idrætsforening and Vigerslev Boldklub. Va ...

, as the home ground for

Boldklubben Frem Boldklubben Frem (also known as Frem, BK Frem or BK Frem Copenhagen) is a Danish sports club based in the Valby- Sydhavnen area of Copenhagen. It is best known for its semi-professional football team and its youth academy. Since its foundation ...

. In

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the

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predicted that the main stand of the current Valby Idrætspark would last another 5–10 years. As of April 2007 major investments in the current stadium are put on hold as a decision on the construction of a new stadium is being awaited. A final decision was expected in April

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. Hans Hermansen,

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BK Frem Boldklubben Frem (also known as Frem, BK Frem or BK Frem Copenhagen) is a Danish sports club based in the Valby- Sydhavnen area of Copenhagen. It is best known for its semi-professional football team and its youth academy. Since its foundatio ...

, has indicated that according to the plan, the construction of a new stadium should commence no later than 2010. However the municipality estimated 2012. Frem has suggested that it might be completed by 2016. In January 2016 the

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has ordered a renovation of the existing stadium, worth 3 mio €, thus cancelling plans for a new stadium in the near future. The renovation is due ultimo 2017.

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External links

Leading proposal at company website

All proposals for new development of the Valby Idrætspark area
Boldklubben Frem Proposed buildings and structures in Denmark Proposed sports venues Sport in Valby {{Denmark-sports-venue-stub

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