Two Bottesford community projects to receive major funding boost
Bottesford Football Club will be given £200,000 to upgrade the indoor gym facilities at its home ground of Barrett Steel Stadium in Scunthorpe. The club supports more than 24 teams, ranging from under-7s to senior level, including a Down's Syndrome team, a Special Olympics team, and Wildcats for girls. Founded in 1974, it previously secured a grant of £1.5m to build a floodlit 3G pitch, upgrade grass pitches and improve the covered seating and disability access.Bottesford Pavilion will get £120,000 to enhance access by adding new toilet facilities, along with upgrading to more energy efficient heating and lighting. Councillor John Davison, cabinet member for communities, said: "Both of these facilities will benefit greatly from this cash boost. "Hundreds of residents use these facilities every week and this investment will enable them to have an improved experience."
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