Dartford Borough Council has agreed to replace the roof and cladding at Princes Park, which opened on 11 November 2006. The council owns the stadium and, last year, worked with the Dartford board and recognised the need for important structural repairs.
Maintenance costs remain the club's responsibility. Dartford described the costs and work needed as "high and even debilitating at times", and said the club is "extremely grateful to the council for its ongoing support".
The club estimates that between 150,000 and 200,000 people use the stadium, its facilities and grounds each year, from youth and academy football to the men's and women's first teams, as well as golf, walks, coffee mornings and events. Princes Park is in use seven days a week.
The anniversary will be marked at home to Cray Wanderers on Saturday 28 November, rather than on the day itself, because of potential cup clashes. Dartford ground-shared with Cray Wanderers during their years without a home.
Tickets cost £9 for adults and £5 for concessions and children aged 13 and over, with those aged 12 and under admitted free, echoing prices on the opening day. Former players and people involved in the opening day will attend, and season ticket holders will receive a voucher for a free drink in the Skinner's Bar. A souvenir programme will be on sale, with further events planned in the coming months.