Two new football pitches and changing facilities situated off Colwick Loop Road have been handed over to Gedling Borough Council by a housing developer.
The full-size pitches and changing rooms have been created on land next to the Rivendell Flying High Academy by developer Persimmon Homes Nottingham.
There will also be a further two new football pitches to be handed over in 2024 at this new sporting complex which will be used by Gedling FC as well as by the wider community.
The handover was marked by a visit to the new complex by Persimmon Nottingham’s land director, Carl Oxley; Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Cllr John Clarke MBE; and Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Cllr Michael Payne.
Cllr Clarke said: “I’m pleased to announce that we have now taken ownership of these fantastic new facilities which will be a great asset for the local community and sports clubs in the area.
“These new pitches will be a great place for residents to get involved with sports, stay active and help improve their physical and mental health.
I’d like to thank Persimmon Homes for creating this leisure space as part of the Rivendell Housing Development.
“I’m sure these new facilities will be well received by our local sports clubs and football teams, and I look froward to seeing the positive impact these will bring to the area.”
Persimmon’s Carl Oxley said: “Handing over these high-quality facilities to Gedling Borough Council strengthens our commitment to leaving a positive legacy within the communities that we build.
Didn’t take long for the lazy dog walkers to allow it to be lathered in dog poop did it. Walk on from Rivendell estates, dog poops, seen dozens just walk off and never even attempt to pick it up. Great for kids football eh? Come on GBC, covert wardens needed to catch them and fine them.