Bootle Football Club has secured a six-figure grant to install a new high-quality artificial pitch at the Berry Street Garage Stadium. The project, which is supported by a partnership between the Premier League, The FA, and the government’s Football Foundation, alongside funding from Sefton Council, will provide a modern facility for the local community in Merseyside.
The new surface will measure 100 metres by 64 metres and is expected to be ready for use by September 2026. This installation will replace the current hybrid pitch, which has reached the end of its five-season lifespan after being installed in 2020.
Joe Doran, Chair of Bootle Football Club, stated that the new pitch will help the club fulfill its goal of serving as a central hub for the community. Robert Sullivan, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, noted the importance of such facilities in supporting physical health and community connections.
The club, which plays in the Northern Premier League Division One West, intends to make the new facility available to a wide range of local groups. Plans are in place to partner with local clubs, educational organisations, and underrepresented groups to ensure the pitch is widely accessible. The site is also used by the club’s women’s team, who will benefit from the improved playing surface.
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