six-figure investment has seen the artificial sports pitch at Bryntirion Comprehensive School transformed into a high-quality facility for pupils, grassroots teams and the wider Bridgend County Borough community.
The newly renovated facility has been delivered through funding from the Cymru Football Foundation (CFF), Welsh Government, including Sport Wales and the Community Focused Schools Fund, and Bridgend County Borough Council.
The upgraded pitch now includes a full-sized 3G surface, new fencing and goal posts, modern dugouts and upgraded floodlights.
A dedicated spectator zone and walkway have also been introduced to create a welcoming and accessible space for pupils, players, coaches and spectators to enjoy the facility.
Adding a strong local and cultural connection to the new facility, a mural celebrating Bridgend-born former Cymru internationals Laura McAllister and Gwennan Harries has also been unveiled.
The artwork serves as a tribute to their contribution to Welsh football and an inspiration to young players using the new facility, linking to the area’s proud local heritage.
“This is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when partners come together with a shared ambition to invest in our communities and in the future of young people across the county borough. “By transforming the artificial sports pitch at Bryntirion Comprehensive School, we are not only improving opportunities for pupils to be active and enjoy sport as part of their education but also creating a high-quality community facility that can be used by local residents, grassroots teams and sports clubs for years to come. “We would like to thank the Cymru Football Foundation, Sport Wales and the Welsh Government for working closely with our Community Asset Transfer team and supporting us in helping to bring communities together and encourage people of all ages to stay active.”
“The new facilities at Bryntirion encapsulate what the CFF is about – investing in high-quality facilities in communities across Cymru that need them most. “A huge thank you to UK Government, the Football Association of Wales and the Premier League for their continued support – together we’re working to improve Welsh football on and off the pitch.”
“As a Government, we are absolutely committed to making sure that people all over the UK can enjoy the physical, mental and social benefits of sport and physical activity. “That’s why we’re investing more than £400 million to build and upgrade grassroots facilities in areas across the UK that need them most. “This £400,000 investment will help inspire the pupils at Bryntirion and serve the local area so that local people have a high-quality place to play and get active in the heart of the community.”
