The next phase of repairs to a community football pitch at Scarborough Sports Village is set to get under way next week to bring the venue back into use.
We have committed to securing the long-term future of the pitch at the home ground of Scarborough Athletic Football Club and Scarborough Ladies Football Club by supporting a programme of repairs.
A construction company, Willmott Dixon, will carry out the repairs to remedy the pitch defects and ensure a stable base in preparation for the new surface to be put in place.
Executive member for leisure, Cllr Simon Myers, said: “This is a major step forward to securing the future of the pitch and bringing it back into use.
“This is a very important sports facility for our communities and all the fans of the football clubs, and we are committed to making sure that the pitch is back in use as soon as possible.”
A site survey conducted last year highlighted issues with the 3G pitch which need to be addressed before the new surface is laid.
As a result, the pitch is unavailable for competitive fixtures for the 2025/26 season. The council has since committed to ensuring the repairs are completed in time for competitive matches to resume in August this year for the start of next season.
Work started last month (January) to remove the current playing surface to prepare for the actual repairs to be undertaken. The next phase that is due to be overseen by Wilmott Dixon will see the necessary works undertaken before a new pitch surface can be laid.
Equipment will be brought on site ahead of work starting next week. It is expected that this phase will take between eight and 10 weeks to complete before the new pitch surface will be put in place ahead of the start of the next football season in the summer.
Willmott Dixon director Chris Yates said: “Scarborough Sports Village is an important facility for the local community, and we are pleased to be working with North Yorkshire Council to deliver the necessary works to bring the pitch back into use. We look forward to completing the project ahead of the new season.”
While the pitch is unavailable, Scarborough Athletic is playing its home fixtures at Bridlington Town’s ground during the 2025/26 season. The temporary ground share agreement was approved last year by the National League and the Northern Premier League.