Oldham Athletic to get new £1m pitch under plans to boost future of sport in town

Oldham Athletic are set to receive a new £1 million pitch as part of plans to boost the future of sport in the town.

Oldham Council today announced it would be invested in the new 'high specification' playing surface at the Latics' Boundary Park ground.

It is hoped that the new pitch, which is expected to be ready in time for the 2023/24 season, will also secure the future of rugby in Oldham. Oldham Rugby League Football Club is set to start playing its first team matches at the ground from 2024 after reaching an agreement with the Latics.

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Oldham Council’s cabinet is set to agree the funding for the new pitch at its meeting on Monday (March 20).

Coun Amanda Chadderton, Leader of Oldham Council, said: “Oldham can boast truly outstanding sporting achievements, with some amazing successes locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. We're well known for netballing and rugby successes, as well as winter sports, cycling, cricket and much more.

"Following the recent purchase of Latics by the Rothwell family, we're also hoping for more success on the football pitch. But these achievements don't happen on their own. They start on playing fields up and down the country. That's why it's vital to support to grassroots sport.

"By investing in young people, and creating better clubs and community facilities in place, we can sow the seeds of a more successful and sustainable sporting future – and to help our people, teams and clubs reach their highest possible potential."

The Board of Oldham Athletic AFC said: “Since the takeover of the football club last summer, significant time has been invested in developing a wonderful relationship with Oldham