Improvements, including a new 2G pitch surface and external cladding on the sports hall, which will cut energy use, have been completed at Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre.
The works costing more than £500,000 have been carried out at the site, which is operated by Freedom Leisure, acting as an agent, on behalf of Powys County Council.
The funding came from the council’s capital budget.
The previous astro turf pitch was more than 20-years-old and had begun to flood regularly, while defective brickwork had made the sports hall unsafe.
The new modern 2G pitch is designed to support multi-sport use and withstand high levels of demand. It is expected to improve playing quality and allow a wider range of sports to take place year-round, benefiting clubs, schools and casual users alike.
The sports hall has needed work since structural issues were identified at the beginning of 2025. The walls have been reinforced, and modern external cladding has been added, to create a safe environment for pupils at Ysgol Calon Cymru’s Llandrindod Wells campus, the public and visitors using the site for sport and leisure activities.
The cladding on the hall will help to cut energy use, as will LED floodlighting on the sports pitch, which was included in a previous round of works. This is expected to save around 15,000 kWh of electricity a year, or 60% of the amount previously used to light it up for community use.
“This work marks a significant investment in the infrastructure of Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre and ensures continued access to high-quality indoor and outdoor facilities for schools and the community,” said Councillor Raiff Devlin, Powys County Council’s Cabinet Member for Customers, Digital and Community Services. “It also underlines our continuing commitment to maintaining and improving facilities that encourage participation in sport and physical activity across all ages and abilities.”
Richard Gealy, General Manager for Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre said: “The previous astro turf pitch had served the community extremely well for over 20 years and was central to the activities of so many clubs, schools and teams during that time. This new 2G pitch is an exciting step forward, ensuring we can continue to offer a high-quality, versatile facility for a wide range of users.
“Alongside this, the improvements to the sports hall, including the structural enhancements and new energy-efficient cladding, as well as the upgraded LED floodlighting, mean the entire site is now more sustainable and better equipped to meet the needs of the community for many years to come.”
