A second grass pitch has been installed at The Mine to allow the club to accommodate current demand with the view of welcoming new women and junior teams.
The new pitch will give The Miners a hub that will provide opportunities to the wider community whilst also improving environments and experiences for current and new players, allow the club to become more sustainable and support women and girls’ participation – three key priorities for the Cymru Football Foundation.
Chairperson of Meliden FC, Tom Fletcher said:
“We’re so pleased that we can open this life-changing facility for our football club. We couldn’t have done it without the support from the CFF, Sport Wales, the Gwynt y Mor Community Fund and the North Hoyle Windfarm Fund. It’s just the beginning for our club and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
Aled Lewis, Director at the Cymru Football Foundation said:
“The Cymru Football Foundation is committed to investing in fit-for-future facilities across Wales and this investment at Meliden FC will attract more players and allow current players to have better experiences.
“A huge thank you to UK Government alongside out other partners and funders for their continued support – we’re taking strides in improving football in Wales on and off the pitch.”
The CFF supports the development of football through investment and guidance as it delivers the FAW’s commitment to develop inspirational fit-for-future football facilities that will improve and grow Welsh football both on and off the pitch.
Since February 2022, the CFF has invested over £17 million into supporting fit-for-future facilities across the country.
