Sir Joseph Hood Rec. Artificial Pitch
Merton Council's cabinet approved plans for a £1,353,000 artificial pitch at Sir Joseph Hood Recreation Ground in October 2025.
Merton Council's cabinet approved plans for a new £1,353,000 artificial pitch at Sir Joseph Hood Recreation Ground in October 2025. The project, part of the Borough of Sport initiative, will install an artificial pitch capable of hosting sports including football, Australian rules football, and tennis. Funding for the pitch is sourced from the Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL).
The decision was made during a cabinet meeting on 20 October 2025, where adjustments to the Capital Programme were approved, according to a monitoring report. No further discussions or decisions regarding the Sir Joseph Hood Rec. Artificial Pitch project are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Merton Council's cabinet approved plans for the artificial pitch on 20 October 2025. Source
- The artificial pitch project is budgeted at £1,353,000. Source
- Funding for the pitch is sourced from the Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL). Source
- The pitch will host football, Australian rules football, and tennis. Source
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