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Work begins on first phase of multi-million pound sports facilities project in town

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Work has started on the first phase of a new multi-million pound sports facilities project in Stowmarket.

A new trim-trail will be installed at Chilton Fields later this week, as part of a wider project for improved facilities on land surrounding the site and Stowmarket High School.

Alongside the trim-trail there will be a new 3G pitch, multi-use games area, mini athletics track, active track, cricket nets and improvements to the existing fields.

Work has begun on the first phase of a multi-million pound sports facilities project at Chilton Fields, in Stowmarket. Picture: Google Maps
Work has begun on the first phase of a multi-million pound sports facilities project at Chilton Fields, in Stowmarket. Picture: Google Maps

The effort has been spearheaded by Mid Suffolk District Council, which has agreed to fund £450,000 towards the scheme, while it will also utilise grant funding from the National Lottery and Football Foundation.

Tim Weller, cabinet member for environment, culture and wellbeing, said: “I am delighted the first work on this exciting project is getting under way.

“This scheme has lots of elements and it will take time to deliver them all – but it is great to get the ball rolling.

An artist's impression of the new Chilton Fields trim trail. Picture: SubmittedAn artist's impression of the new Chilton Fields trim trail. Picture: Submitted
An artist’s impression of the new Chilton Fields trim trail. Picture: Submitted

“These plans are ambitious and we are confident they will be a great benefit for people in Stowmarket and neighbouring areas.”

The project aims to address health inequalities across the district and in particular in Chilton Ward.

The project is estimated to cost £2.4 million in total.

Cllr Tim Weller said it was 'great to get the ball rolling' on the Chilton Fields project. Picture: SubmittedCllr Tim Weller said it was 'great to get the ball rolling' on the Chilton Fields project. Picture: Submitted
Cllr Tim Weller said it was ‘great to get the ball rolling’ on the Chilton Fields project. Picture: Submitted

It has been split into different phases to allow work to start on parts of the project while other elements are developed and finalised.



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