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Work will soon commence on the UK\u2019s first 4G playing surface in North Wales through the Cymru Football Foundation’s Fit-For-Future Facilities Programme and in collaboration with<\/strong> CPD Dinas Bangor 1876 and Nantporth C.I.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CFF \u2013 supported by the UK Government’s Grassroots Facility Programme and the Premier League \u2013 will pilot the surface in a first of its kind through a \u00a3350k investment to install the new pitch at Bangor City Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Already being utilised across Europe by the likes of PSV Eindhoven, this innovative approach provides an alternative to the current 3G surface which includes rubber-crumb infill seen widely across artificial pitches across the U.K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The non-infill design of a 4G surface provides a higher level of environmental sustainability, is cost-effective in removing infill and reduces maintenance requirements whilst continuing to provide a high-quality playing experience for users.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director at the Cymru Football Foundation, Aled Lewis said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to be installing the UK’s first full-size 4G pitch at Bangor City Stadium. At the Cymru Football Foundation we are passionate about testing and trialling innovative approaches and embracing new technology to deliver the best facilities for our communities and this project represents a significant milestone in the development of artificial pitch technology. I\u2019d like to thank Nantporth C.I.C, Sports Labs and Tiger Turf for their support in developing this project.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director at Nantporth C.I.C, Lee Dixon said: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We’re absolutely delighted to have received the CFF funding approval and we thank them for this substantial investment . A combined total project investment of nearly \u00a3520,000 will be invested into the current facilities where we will also provide new state of the art changing rooms, toilets and catering facilities. The state-of-the-art 4G surface will put the city on the map to show clubs around the U.K that we are a leader in providing \u201cbest in class\u201d sporting facilities.”\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CFF supports the development of football facilities through investment and guidance as it delivers the Football Association of Wales\u2019 commitment to develop inspirational fit-for-future football facilities that will improve and grow Welsh football both on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, the CFF has invested over \u00a318 million into supporting fit-for-future facilities across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more by clicking here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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