Located at St Peter's Playing Fields, North Tyneside Council says the £4.4 million venue is regarded as “a game changer for local football, rugby, and community sports”.
The site features a super-size, floodlit artificial grass pitch, four changing rooms (including one large enough for rugby teams), officials; changing rooms, community and training rooms, and kitchen facilities.
Visitors will find improved parking, a new dog-walking area, and upgraded fencing to enhance the space. The project has come to life thanks to support from North Tyneside Council, the Football Foundation, Rugby Football League (RFL), and other key partners, including a £1.9 million grant from the Football Foundation.
North Tyneside's Elected Mayor, Dame Norma Redfearn DBE, said: “It's a real pleasure to see this fantastic facility now open and ready for use. This hub has been a long time coming, and despite some bumps in the road, it's clear the effort has been worth it.
“This new venue will serve as a valuable resource for football and other sports, benefitting both our local community and sports teams. Thanks to all the partners involved, especially the Football Foundation, Northumberland FA, and Wallsend Rugby Club. I look forward to seeing it fully in action.”
The St Peter’s Sports Hub serves as the new headquarters for Northumberland FA. It will also act as a training ground for local football and other sports teams.
Mary Glindon MP, Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend, said: “It is a real honour to see the investment that the council, the FA, the Football Foundation and others have put in to make this happen. It’s a £4.4 million pound investment for people who live in Wallsend and beyond....
The site features a super-size, floodlit artificial grass pitch, four changing rooms (including one large enough for rugby teams), officials; changing rooms, community and training rooms, and kitchen facilities.
Visitors will find improved parking, a new dog-walking area, and upgraded fencing to enhance the space. The project has come to life thanks to support from North Tyneside Council, the Football Foundation, Rugby Football League (RFL), and other key partners, including a £1.9 million grant from the Football Foundation.
North Tyneside's Elected Mayor, Dame Norma Redfearn DBE, said: “It's a real pleasure to see this fantastic facility now open and ready for use. This hub has been a long time coming, and despite some bumps in the road, it's clear the effort has been worth it.
“This new venue will serve as a valuable resource for football and other sports, benefitting both our local community and sports teams. Thanks to all the partners involved, especially the Football Foundation, Northumberland FA, and Wallsend Rugby Club. I look forward to seeing it fully in action.”
The St Peter’s Sports Hub serves as the new headquarters for Northumberland FA. It will also act as a training ground for local football and other sports teams.
Mary Glindon MP, Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend, said: “It is a real honour to see the investment that the council, the FA, the Football Foundation and others have put in to make this happen. It’s a £4.4 million pound investment for people who live in Wallsend and beyond....
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