08-07-2025
New 3G pitch officially opened at Risca Leisure Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
