In a letter from the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, The Rt Hon Lucy Frazer K.C. M.P., it was announced that a total of £187,819 has been allocated to Romford for several projects such as:
- Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme - Totalling £10,491, including partner funding from the English Football Association and Premier
RISE PARK £7,710.00 - Goalposts and Storage
HYLANDS PARK £1,341.00 - Goalposts
HARROW LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL £1,440.00 - Goalposts
- Park Tennis Court Renovations Programme - Totalling £2,500, including partner funding from the LTA Tennis Foundation
RISE PARK £2,500.00 - Gate Installed and Online Booking
- Swimming Pool Support Fund - Totalling £174,828, protecting an estimated 61,053 visits per year.
SAPPHIRE ICE AND LEISURE £174,828.00
Reacting to this news, Andrew released the following statement:
I have long called for increased investment in local leisure facilities. As such, I warmly welcome the Government’s announcement of over £180,000 of investment in grassroots sport facilities across Romford. Grant recipients can be found across the local area. Most notable are the investments in football facilities at Harrow Lodge Primary School and swimming infrastructure at the Sapphire Leisure Centre. Thousands will soon be able to avail of much improved facilities for sport, leisure, and recreation!
