Ground News

The pitch at Gigg Lane has started to be removed ahead of the artificial 3G surface being laid this summer to be ready for the start of the 2024/25 season. Contractors McArdle Sport Tec began work last week by removing the top layers across the majority of the pitch before the deep dig occurs, and upgraded drainage is provided when the new base layers are installed.   The works are due to be complete in early August, and whilst all of our pre-season games will need to be staged aw

We’ve had a delivery at Gigg Lane this morning 🌱   NW Pitch Maintenance will be kicking off works this afternoon and we’ll share some progress updates later today!   #PatchThePitch

Council to release £450k for new 3G pitch at Gigg Lane | Bury Council (mynewsdesk.com)  

FAQ on the Lease We would like to clarify a few points about the lease to cover any concerns. Q: Would you need a lease if the ownership of the club had changed as originally anticipated under the merger? A: Yes. If the ownership of the club had changed and the benefactors had put the money promised in, we would still need a lease or similar. Unless the football club directly owns the stadium we have to have a lease or a 'license to occupy' in place. There has been no structu

We are well progressed with our strategy to bring a 3G pitch to Gigg Lane this summer. In addition to more revenue, and avoiding pitch postponements due to the weather, it will give us a sporting facility which benefits the wider community, and promote active health throughout the borough. This update covers two issues, firstly the technical specifications and requirements for the installation and secondly how we propose to fund it. Technical Requirements We are grateful to Dave M