New Grounds Development Update - Spring / Summer 2017...
Members and Supporters,
The last month has been an exciting time for the club and I would like to provide a brief high level timeline that the Strategic Committee has agreed.
- In a phased basis the club will build 2 full Rugby pitches, a floodlight training area, pitch floodlighting and a Clubhouse
- Phase 1 will be the construction of one pitch, a training area and temporary facilities
- Phase 2 will be the construction of a second pitch and phase one of a permanent Clubhouse
- Phase 3 will be the construction of floodlights on one playing pitch
To get to this stage we have a number a challenges that we need to overcome:
Funding/Finance
- We are currently engaged with the Leinster Branch and IRFU to help fund the initial pitch that will allow the club play in Heavey Technology Park by September 2017.
- Once through the planning stage for the complete design we will apply for a Capital Sports Grant
- The club is open to offers from 3rd parties
Planning
- We are currently in initial discussions with a pitch consultancy company
- We are getting very helpful assistance from both DLRCoCo and the Leinster Branch on how best to proceed with a planning application for the complete project
- We will only move forward with the planning application when we are satisfied with the development scheme under professional advice.
The committee aim is to keep Stillorgan RFC members and supporters updated over the coming months because without your support the club would not be in the position that it is in today.
Mark Cooling
Stillorgan RFC - Chairman 2016/17