Major Investment to Transform 3G Pitch at Killamarsh Active
North East Derbyshire District Council is investing in the future of grassroots sport with significant improvement works planned for the 3G football pitch at Killamarsh Active.
The Council has committed £125,148 of capital funding, supported by a £25,000 grant from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation, to resurface and upgrade the existing pitch. The investment will help ensure the facility continues to provide a high-quality playing surface for local clubs, teams, schools and community groups.
Work is scheduled to begin on 18 August 2026 and is expected to take approximately five weeks, with completion anticipated in September 2026.
Once complete, the upgraded pitch will continue to support participation in football and physical activity for residents of all ages.
Councillor Kathy Rouse, North East Derbyshire District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Health and Leisure, said:
“Our leisure facilities play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of residents, and this investment in Killamarsh demonstrates our commitment to maintaining high-quality facilities across the district.”
“The 3G pitch at Killamarsh Active is well used by local clubs, teams and community groups, and these improvements will help ensure it remains a valuable community asset for many years to come. We’re pleased to be working with the Football Foundation to deliver these enhancements and support opportunities for people of all ages to get active and enjoy sport.”
Robert Sullivan, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said:
“The Football Foundation is working closely with our partners – the Premier League, The FA and Government – to transform the quality of grassroots facilities in England by delivering projects like this across the country.
“Good quality playing facilities have a transformative impact on physical and mental health and play an important role in bringing people together and strengthening local communities.
“This grant award to North East Derbyshire District Council towards transforming the 3G pitch at Killamarsh Active is fantastic news for the local community and will help give more people access to a great place to play.”
Further information regarding temporary arrangements during the works will be shared with users of the facility ahead of the project commencing.