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Shurm · 03-12-2014, 11:12

Just in case anyone is interested I asked the Council today when it will be open again for people to use. Seems some time next year as although it's all fenced off and has been for a year people have damaged the Cricket pitch areas.

Looks like the pitches are important to the funding though so there keeping it all out of bounds till it's sorted.

"Good morning Mr Shurmer, thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately we have had several incursions onto the playing fields recently, this has prompted a decision to keep the site fenced off until next spring. Although the grass is establishing quite well there has been some damage to the cricket squares, these need some time to consolidate naturally but we are now faced with a costly and time consuming job to reinstate the areas to remove footprints and ensure that they are playable, with even bounce. We won’t be able to sort this problem out until next spring when the surface has settled and will take a roller.
I’m sorry if this isn’t what you wanted to hear but with the project costs to date there is a risk that we may not reach our performance targets to ensure we can draw down the full grant from Sport England if further damage occurs.
Regards Andrew H"

03-12-2014, 11:12	#1
Shurm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Accy Posts: 1,623 Liked: 158 times Rep Power: 6037	Highams Playing Fields Just in case anyone is interested I asked the Council today when it will be open again for people to use. Seems some time next year as although it's all fenced off and has been for a year people have damaged the Cricket pitch areas. Looks like the pitches are important to the funding though so there keeping it all out of bounds till it's sorted. "Good morning Mr Shurmer, thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately we have had several incursions onto the playing fields recently, this has prompted a decision to keep the site fenced off until next spring. Although the grass is establishing quite well there has been some damage to the cricket squares, these need some time to consolidate naturally but we are now faced with a costly and time consuming job to reinstate the areas to remove footprints and ensure that they are playable, with even bounce. We won’t be able to sort this problem out until next spring when the surface has settled and will take a roller. I’m sorry if this isn’t what you wanted to hear but with the project costs to date there is a risk that we may not reach our performance targets to ensure we can draw down the full grant from Sport England if further damage occurs. Regards Andrew H"