Community facilities set to benefit from £1.38 million investments
- All the projects provide residents with health benefits that improve the lives of local people.
- Projects support grassroot sports, greatly increase the quality and accessibility of recreational facilities and improvements to local sport & fitness facilities.
- £869,000 financial contributions allocated from Section 106 funds.
Salford’s community facilities are set to receive upgrades thanks to £1,388,395 of financial contributions from developers and additional sources.
- Barr Hill Football Club is set to benefit from £289,000 of improvements to the clubhouse facilities and changing rooms, with a further £519,395 in match funding from additional sources.
- Peel Park (Little Hulton) has been allocated £345,000 to revitalise the play space, outdoor gym and install a new outdoor table tennis table.
- Salford Sports Village has been given £235,000 towards various improvements.
A total of £869,000 funds have come from Section 106 contributions from developers. These are payments from property developers to make sure their new developments do not put a strain on the city’s local services and infrastructure.
The decisions to allocate the Section 106 funds were made at the council’s Lead Member Briefing for Planning, Transport & Sustainable Development, subject to call-in.
Councillor Mike McCusker, Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development said: “It is fantastic news that our local communities are set to benefit from these upgraded facilities, especially as they are all projects that keep our residents fit and healthy. All the money comes from developers – and our Officers work hard to secure these funds so we can pass them on to projects that improve the lives of local people.
“At Barr Hill Football Club works to improve the pitches have already taken place by restricting vehicle access. Now they are set for an improved clubhouse and upgraded changing rooms to meet Football Foundation standards. The pitches are well used and the new facilities will be beneficial for all who use them.
“Peel Park (Little Hulton) play area is in need of investment and this money from developers will enable us to do that. We’ve worked hard in the area with the community in developing these proposals so to have final approval on the allocation of money is fantastic. The addition of a new outdoor table tennis table will be a nice feature for the area.
“And Salford Sports Village will see the final all weather pitch be resurfaced, internal works to upgrade the changing rooms and a new bag space area. The reception space will also be reconfigured and an upgrade will take place to the CCTV system.”