Synthetic turf football pitches replaced in Christchurch
The refurb at 2 Riversmeet has been completed for the new season
The synthetic turf football pitches at Christchurch's 2 Riversmeet Leisure Complex have been refurbished, just in time for the new season.
The pitches were closed for five weeks while the replacements took place, to meet FA regulations.
They've also replaced the kick boards around the perimeter, to prevent the rubber crumb from moving off the playing surface.
BCP Council funded the work.
Councillor Millie Earl, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Connected Communities said:
“As part of our Playing Pitch Strategy we’re continually improving and maintaining our facilities, enabling active, healthy lifestyles amongst our residents.
“Our synthetic turf football pitches at 2 Riversmeet Leisure Complex are very popular with over 50 regular adult and junior teams using these pitches each week, alongside many ad-hoc bookings, our seniors walking football group, and Monday night adult leagues, so this maintenance was very much needed.
“These pitches benefit a huge footballing community and we’re keen to encourage more local schools and colleges to make use of them.”
Eric Trengove, Honorary Secretary, Christchurch Beachcombers Walking Football said:
“Our twice weekly walking football sessions are very popular with the over 55s age group. We currently have around 60 members signed up to the team and we play in all weathers, so these resurfacing works are very much welcomed by all our members!”