New all weather-pitch is ready for kick-off
A new all-weather pitch that will benefit thousands of players in the years to come has been fitted at the Phoenix Centre in Townhill.
Swansea Council provided the funding that also included an upgrade to the floodlights at the popular venue.
The council is also improving the nearby multi-use-games-area as part of the project that represents an investment of up to £300,000.
The centre's former pitch was laid around 20 years ago and was well used by the community including local sporting clubs.
Council Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration and Tourism, Robert Francis-Davies, visited the site this week to check on progress that has also seen new netting and fencing installed.
He said: "Sport is such an important part of so many peoples' lives so I'm really pleased we've able to use part of the council's Economic Recovery Fund to make these improvements.
"The council recognises sport has huge physical, mental health and general wellbeing benefits and that is why we do all we can to provide modern and accessible facilities for all.
"This pitch will benefit thousands of players of all ages and is just the latest all-weather pitch we have funded or provided support towards in recent years following on from investments at Penyrheol, Morriston, Pentrehafod, Gowerton, Bishopston, the Elba Sports Complex and at Dylan Thomas Community School."
The work at the Phoenix Centre was carried out by Blakedown Sport and Play and old pitch has been recycled by a company working in the golf industry.
The Phoenix Centre is a flagship community enterprise centre run and managed by Hill Community Development Trust.
Manager Leanne Dower said: "We are very much looking forward to welcoming our existing and new users to this great new facility.
"The pitch will create opportunities for local children to try a variety of sports and have a safe space to play. We are very grateful to all involved for supporting us."