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Ground Development Phase 2

Tim Carty20 Jun 2021 - 10:26
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Pitch 2 and 3 Floodlight Upgrade

Planning permission has been submitted for a completely new floodlight system for pitches 2&3.

The proposed plan includes the installation of 7 new 15 metre high columns with LED lights, sufficient to allow competitive matches at Level 6 or below to be played on both pitches. The installation will be carried out by Direct Sports Lighting, who are the RFU's preferred supplier.

Additionally we intend to lay drainage throughout the entire area (some 7 acres) and quotations already received for carrying out this work are currently being evaluated.

This project will constitute the club's biggest capital investment since the building of the clubhouse in 1993/4 and will massively improve our facilities on the bottom pitches.

Much of the funding for this development is due to a legacy from the will of a former Chester player, Peter Simpson. Peter played 87 games for the 1st XV in the late 60s/early 70s before a horrific car accident left him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Although he only played a few seasons for us the club obviously meant an enormous amount to him, as he bequeathed 50% of his house sale to us.

We will fully commemorate his memory and his contribution to the club in due course.

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