7th December 2007, 07/431
It's a goal for Banks Leisure Centre's new
pitches!
Christmas will come early for footballers with the launch of brand
new 5-a-side pitches at Banks Leisure Centre following £100,000
investment.
On 10th December West Lancashire Community Leisure Trust will
unveil the top quality all-weather Astroturf football pitches to
its customers.
Work started in October, with the existing pitches overhauled to
make way for the more modern playing surface.
The facelift worth more than £100,000 includes the laying of
Astroturf, new internal drainage, floodlighting and goal posts,
surrounding fences for security and other works.
It is a major goal for sports enthusiasts who play 5-a-side
football because the two new areas replace the old pitches that
were in poor condition and of a traditional tarmac surface
Bill Lloyd, Chairman of the Community Leisure Trust, said: "We're
delighted that this project has been finished just in time for the
festive period for our footballers to enjoy. I'd like to thank them
for their patience and support whilst the works have been carried
out and I'm sure that they will be pleased with the new pitches,
which are a major improvement on the old ones."
The new pitches will be opened to the public on 10th December
(weather permitting) and can be used for football leagues,
coaching, training and leisure bookings.
To make the most of the new pitches, Evolution 5-a-Side football
leagues are starting soon at the site and applications to
participate are already being taken for a 2008 launch.
Cllr Rob Bailey, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, said: "The Trust has
invested significantly in the new facilities at Banks Leisure
Centre in order to improve the customer experience, which they
should be applauded for. I'm sure customers will be thrilled with
the results and it may even help them improve their game."
Those who make regular bookings at Banks Leisure Centre are being
automatically reinstated so that they are the first to enjoy the
facilities. Bookings are also being taken for casual use and
football club bookings. For more information, please contact 01704
212970 or email: info.banks@leisure.serco.com.
The Trust has responsibility for the five leisure centres across
the district: Nye Bevan Pool, Park Pool, Skelmersdale Sports
Centre, Banks Leisure Centre and Burscough Fitness and Racquets
Leisure Centre.
To find out more, please visit your local centre. Alternatively,
visit the Sports Centres and Pools section or the
West Lancs
Leisure website for more information about the leisure
centres.
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