The existing sand-based football pitch will be transformed into a new 3G surface under plans
Reassurances have been given over a new ‘rubber crumb’ football pitch which will be built at the Forest Recreation Ground following safety concerns. The Forest Recreation Ground Sports Zone was built in 2015 using Sports England funding, while the current multi-use activity pitch has been in use since 2007.
The proposals have prompted some concerns, Cllr Steve Battlemuch , the portfolio holder for skills, growth, economic development and property said. Cllr Battlemuch said: “There have been one of two emails come in over the past week from people querying about 3G pitches and health and safety following a report in the Netherlands that the Government had decided not to continue with 3G pitches.
The ECHA published a report in February 2017 and concluded that “ECHA has found no reason to advise people against playing sports on synthetic turf containing recycled rubber granules as infill material.” Cllr Battlemuch added he is assured the council has contingencies if legislation changes. A condition and contractual obligation of the Sport England grant for the sports zone and pitch was that the council should set aside money to help replace and upgrade the existing sand-based pitch when it came to the end of its life. From this fund £260,000 will also be used to help pay for the project.
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