An exciting new community sports hub under construction in Pontllanfraith is on track to open this summer.
Senior councillors visited the site this week to view progress and were impressed with how the development is taking shape.
The impressive £14 million development called Y Cwmpawd, is centred around a new ‘Centre for Vulnerable Learners’ and will also boasts a 4-court multi-purpose sports hall, changing facilities and a small 3G pitch available for community use outside of school hours.
The scheme forms part of the council’s ambitious Place Shaping programme, that delivers strategic investment across the county borough in facilities such as new schools, leisure facilities and other key capital spend projects such as housing and infrastructure.
Cllr Chris Morgan, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Leisure Services said, “It was great to visit the site and see first-hand how this fantastic new facility will look.”
“We have made significant investment in new sport and leisure facilities over recent years – including the new Y Cwmpawd site – with more planned for the future. This is helping to deliver modern, fit for purpose sports facilities across the whole county borough in line with our agreed Sport and Active Recreation Strategy.”
The use of the existing 3G pitch adjacent to Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre will cease once the new 3G pitch at the Y Cwmpawd is open for community use this Summer.
The council will keep the community updated about the opening date of the new Y Cwmpawd facilities over the coming weeks.
