Funding for a new all-weather pitch in Mumbles looks more certain after an offer of support from the leader of Swansea Labour. A group called Mumbles Community Association (MCA) is leading a significant upgrade of facilities at Underhill Park, where rugby and football is played.
Work has begun on the £2 million-plus project, comprising a refurbished pavilion, new changing rooms, cafe and community hub, and public toilets. The scheme's other element is an all-weather pitch, but extra funding was required because of various cost increases.
Labour leader Rob Stewart visited the park on April 29 and said he had advised the MCA to apply for funding from a council economic recovery fund. Mr Stewart said he had supported the work of MCA from the outset and that he was very impressed with what had been already achieved. "However we know costs of materials and labour have increased significantly in recent months and they need some extra help to complete all aspects of the scheme," he said. You can read more stories about Swansea here.
