the proposal

A planning application has been submitted to Manchester City Council to build a new sports facility comprising:

• Twelve small-sided artificial 3G pitches
• One 7-a-side pitch training pitch
• Six tennis courts
• Rock climbing area
• Penalty area
• Plus associated new pavilion and car parking

The development is a partnership between Manchester City Council and Goals Soccer Centres. It is proposed that the facility operates between the hours of 0900 and 2230. New dark sky lighting will be installed to illuminate the pitches in the evening. The facility will be operated on a non-membership ‘pay-as-you-play’ basis with almost 300 hours set aside each week for local youth and community groups and for local schools.