30/05/2024
Exciting project.
Sport and Recreational Facilities for our Future
We have been working to develop proposals for new and improved sport and recreational facilities for South Skye. Facilities that will match local needs and aspirations for South Skye.
After the Highland Council completed their site investigations it threw up a few challenges for the planned siting of an all-weather ‘training’ Pitch. SSCC have reviewed a number of iterations for the site of the all-weather pitch, potential changing room, parking etc. A challenging task due to the limitations of the site, in particular the size and the site drainage conditions.
The SSCC ambition for phase one is to redevelop the existing grass football pitch into a high specification Astro Pitch. The all-weather pitch will be a full sized, multisport facility with energy efficient lighting – all of which will enable increased use. Its higher specification will ensure it is much safer and healthier for those taking part in sport in the long term. This high specification surface will also open up the facility to other sports such as rugby, shinty, hockey, and athletics. The new all-weather pitch will allow for year-round use which the current grass pitch cannot cope with. The all-weather pitch will be bookable for clubs, sports groups and associations but also open to the community for free play. With this new facility we will reduce our carbon miles by reducing the distance all the sporting children, young people, and adults need to travel currently. We will also be looking into new technologies to mitigate our carbon footprint for reducing the impact such a facility has. Solar power for any buildings, practical methods for reducing the in-fill spreading, and in time replacing the in-fill with a more sustainable and environmentally friendly option.
The later phases in the development will include a multi-use changing pavilion, an opportunity for additional community space, biodiversity regeneration and an upgraded village hall. In the current plans the later phases will see the removal of the existing MUGA, or Multi Use Games Area, which is nearing its end of life. However, an agreement is being sought with Highland Council for the community to use the new school MUGA outwith school hours. The existing playpark will also be upgraded.
SSCC would like to invite comments from the community on the current proposals which can be viewed on our website. If you would like any further information please get in touch with the SSCC Trustees and they can also be contacted via the website https://www.southskyecampus.org/ Membership forms are also available on the website and we would encourage you to join up to ensure you have a voice in the future of sport and recreational facilities in South Skye.
Broadford & Strath Community Company
Sleat and Strath AFC
Sleat Community Trust / Urras Coimhearsnachd Shlèite
Kyleakin & Kylerhea Community Council
Kyleakin Football Club
The Sleat Community Council
Broadford & Strath Community Council
Radio Skye
Broadford Primary School Parent Council
The Highland Council
Kate Forbes MSP