In a surprising early reveal, the Moredon Sporting Hub in Swindon is making strides in local sports development with the unveiling of a state-of-the-art 3G football pitch.
While construction continues on the broader sporting complex, including the new pavilion, cycle tracks, and car parking, the football pitch has been readied for immediate use by local clubs and will be managed by the Central Swindon North Parish Council.,The pitch offers versatility, accommodating a full-size 11-a-side pitch, two nine-a-side pitches, two seven-a-side pitches, and four five-a-side pitches.
The decision to initially limit access to local clubs aims to ensure a smooth transition during the ongoing construction of the broader site and to manage access effectively. The pitch is expected to be open to the general public when the entire sporting hub is officially launched next spring.
Councillor Jim Grant, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Joint Working, expressed his excitement, saying, “This is a great community asset that we’re pleased to hand over to the Parish. I can’t wait to see the next generation of footballers (and those who haven’t put their boots on for some time) play on this pitch, and I’m sure it will be well-used and loved by everyone.”
Councillor James Yeowell from Central North Swindon Parish Council added, “I am delighted that the 3G pitch at the Moredon Sporting Hub is finally complete and available for the public to use. Swindon has an active Sunday League, as well as amateur sides competing in various lower leagues of the football pyramid, so this is an excellent facility for teams and people of all abilities to use for training and matches.”
The local football community is equally thrilled about the prospect of having such a high-quality facility. Lisa Smith, Secretary at FC Abbey Meads, shared, “As a direct result of the Moredon Hub and the 3G pitch facilities being our home base, we have been able to expand to 32 teams across all age groups from Mini Meads (four to six-year-olds) through to an adults’ open age team, offering a complete pathway for youth footballers in the Central North Swindon area and beyond.”
Robert Sullivan, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, acknowledged the transformative impact of such facilities on physical and mental health, stating, “We’re delighted that the local community in Swindon will now be able to enjoy all these benefits thanks to the new 3G football turf pitch at Moredon Sporting Hub.”
The Moredon Sporting Hub promises to be a key player in the success of grassroots football in Swindon, providing a home for community gatherings, fostering friendships, and nurturing football skills for generations to come.
