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BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
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New £800k football pitch opens at Jersey's Springfield Stadium
A new all-weather 3G pitch which cost more than £800,000 has opened to Stadium in St Helier is home to the Jersey Bulls but the venue is also used by the nearby primary school and Jersey's walking football Minister Andy Jehan said it was it was time the previous pitch was replaced after it was put in more than 10 years ago."It's vital that we've got somewhere that people can use... on average around 1,000 people a week use this surface," he said. "We've also taken the opportunity to replace the floodlights, so we've got more power efficient floodlights - we're also doing some work inside and hopefully this will last us at least another 10 years."
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New 3G all-weather pitch opens in Caerphilly borough town
The new 3G pitch at Risca Leisure Centre is available to the public in the evenings and on weekends (Image: Caerphilly County Borough Council) A new 3G all-weather pitch has officially opened in Risca. Located at Risca School and Leisure Centre, the facility will serve both Risca Community Comprehensive School students during the day and the wider community in the evenings and on weekends. Advertisement Councillor Chris Morgan, cabinet member for leisure, said: "This development reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, accessible facilities that support both education and lifelong participation in sport. "The 3G pitch enhances our ability to deliver the aims of the sport and active recreation strategy, ensuring that more people can enjoy the benefits of physical activity close to home." The floodlit pitch replaces the previous AstroTurf surface and is designed to accommodate both football and rugby. Its durable artificial surface allows for year-round use by schools, clubs, and community groups. Advertisement The project supports Caerphilly County Borough Council's Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2019–2029 and forms part of the authority's wider Place Shaping programme. Councillor Carol Andrews, cabinet member for education and communities, said: "This facility is an excellent example of how we can maximise the use of school sites for the benefit of both learners and the wider community. "It is a clear demonstration of our Place Shaping principles in action, creating shared spaces that improve education, health, and community wellbeing." The pitch was funded through the Welsh Government's Community Focused Schools capital grant programme. Advertisement It is part of a broader investment in modern, accessible sports infrastructure across the borough. The 3G surface is designed to handle frequent use and provide a safe environment for a range of sports and activities. Bookings for the facility are now being taken in line with the council's pitch allocation policy. For more information or to check availability, contact Risca Leisure Centre at lcrisca@ or call 01633 600940.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Planning proposal for 3G pitch fails
Plans to build an artificial 3G sports pitch in West Sussex have been rejected. The application for The Ghyll leisure centre in Southwater, which included fencing and floodlighting, was turned down by Horsham District Council's planning committee on Tuesday. Planning officers had recommended that the application be approved, but committee members disagreed, with one saying: "It would have a harmful impact on residents through noise and disturbance, as well as the loss of an informal sports area." Councillor Alex Jeffery told the meeting that the village would benefit from a 3G pitch but not at the expense of removing the only area Southwater could refer to as "a de facto village green". The council received more than 500 letters of objection citing fears over over-development, drainage, parking, the loss of space for dog walkers and community use, and the impact floodlighting would have on homes and wildlife. Southwater Football Club said: "There remains a desperate need for additional football pitches in Southwater and there appears to be a consensus that at least one should be an artificial pitch." Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Horsham Council The Ghyll
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Southwater artificial pitch plans rejected
Plans to build an artificial 3G sports pitch in West Sussex have been application for The Ghyll leisure centre in Southwater, which included fencing and floodlighting, was turned down by Horsham District Council's planning committee on officers had recommended that the application be approved, but committee members disagreed, with one saying: "It would have a harmful impact on residents through noise and disturbance, as well as the loss of an informal sports area."Councillor Alex Jeffery told the meeting that the village would benefit from a 3G pitch but not at the expense of removing the only area Southwater could refer to as "a de facto village green". The council received more than 500 letters of objection citing fears over over-development, drainage, parking, the loss of space for dog walkers and community use, and the impact floodlighting would have on homes and Football Club said: "There remains a desperate need for additional football pitches in Southwater and there appears to be a consensus that at least one should be an artificial pitch."
