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The MCG has confirmed that a perimeter fence will be built approximately 20-25 metres back from the stadium amid concerns the ground could be a potential terror target.<\/h3>\n

Construction has begun on the fence, which is scheduled to be ready for the Boxing Day Test.<\/p>\n

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Image | Twitter via @3AW693<\/h6>\n

For now no decision has been made as to whether or not the fence will remain in place for the 2016 AFL season.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the advice remains that there is no localised threat to the MCG, we have taken the opportunity to add an extra layer of security and comfort for our patrons,\u201d MCC CEO Stephen Gough said in a statement on Thursday.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe recognise that the more stringent entry procedure will mean it takes a little longer for patrons to enter the stadium.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe ask for patience and understanding during that time, and encourage people to plan their journey to arrive earlier than normal to ensure they don\u2019t miss the first ball or a moment of the action.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cricket Australia\u2019s head of security Sean Carroll said the safety and security of fans, players and officials is the number one priority.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are therefore very supportive of the MCC\u2019s proactive security arrangements this summer,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

SEE ALSO: DANGERFIELD OPENS UP ON WHY HE LEFT THE CROWS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

SEE ALSO: LADY GETS INTO FIGHT WITH COP AT MOTOR OFFICE – WATCH<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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