Complex sentence: In early 1955, Gateshead Council began work on transforming this land; the Gateshead Youth Stadium, built on the site of the old chemical works, was opened by Jim Peters on 27 August 1955.
Split into simpler sentences: In early 1955, Gateshead Council began work on transforming this land. The Gateshead Youth Stadium, built on the site of the old chemical works, was opened by Jim Peters on 27 August 1955.