On the Agenda – Whittlesey – Football Foundation Playzones.
This report presents the opportunity to apply for grant funding to the Football
Foundation (FF) of approximately £375,000 to secure investment to construct
two PlayZone small-sided multi-sport pitches in Whittlesey and Wisbech.
1.2 The report seeks Cabinet approval to apply for the grant funding with an
expectation of support from grants from FCC COMMUNITY ACTION FUND
and Wisbech Town Board. However, it should be noted that if the additional
supporting grants were not available then the project would require alternative
capital funding of up to £62,500 per facility.
Manor Field
There remains a dilapidated synthetic pitch at the Manor Field.
Its current location is tucked away from people (natural surveillance) and CCTV
coverage and has leant itself to vandalism over the past decade. With the
future of the leisure centre uncertain at this time, it would be unwise to
propose a new PlayZone adjacent to the current buildings.
It is proposed that a PlayZone developed at the site sits close to the existing tennis and netball courts (already floodlit). Locations will be dependent on underground utilities
meaning putting the facility next to the existing play area is not possible.
Adding a PlayZone into this location in Whittlesey will further enhance the
central hub-like nature of the Manor Field and leisure facilities for the local
community.
The full report can be read in FDC’s Website by Clicking Here
Pages 63 to 92
