Dungannon Swifts boss Dean Shiels believes the laying of a new synthetic pitch at Stangmore Park is an exciting development and another progressive step for the Irish League.
Work began on the project in May and it is envisaged the new surface will be ready a couple of weeks in advance of the new campaign which kicks off on August 13.
Dungannon’s first home game of the season is against Ballymena United on August 20 followed by the visit of Big Two giants Glentoran three days later.
