Work starts on new facilities at Dinas Powys sports venue - 21/12/06

 

Work is well underway on a Vale of Glamorgan Council project involving the construction of new changing rooms and a cricket pavilion at the Parc Bryn Y Don sports venue in Dinas Powys.

 

On completion, the new complex will replace the old and less desirable temporary pavilions that have been used since the site opened.

 

Welcoming the start of work on the "impressive new facility," Council Leader Cllr Margaret Alexander said: “This project will be of great benefit to local residents and I would like to thank the local members and clubs for their support.

 

"This will undoubtedly increase the facilities available to encourage the community to play more sports at this venue."

 

The facility will have eight changing rooms, rooms for referees to allow the use of all pitches at one time, and a community room with a small kitchen.

 

The council's Parks and Grounds Maintenance staff will also benefit with storage room for equipment used to maintain the site.

 

Operational Manager (Parks and Grounds Maintenance) Phil Beaman said that, as part of the capital projects at the site, a skateboard facility was currently being procured. "This will provide further long-awaited facilities in Dinas Powys," he added.

 

“This has been a great project working in conjunction with the clubs and the community, and I will be looking to the communities to maximise use of these facilities to increase a wide range of activities.

 

"The Parks Division will continue to manage the facilities for the benefit of the whole community."

 

The Parks and Grounds Maintenance Division are managing the project, and further information can be obtained by contacting on 029 2067 3000.