Construction work is underway on a new £1.3million 3G football pitch in Gillingham.

Medway Council, the Football Foundation and Anchorians Football Club have teamed up on the development in an effort to support grassroots football in Medway.

The council is contributing £400,000 towards the project at Anchorians FC's home in Darland Avenue, and has received a £900,000 grant from the Football Foundation.

The new 3G football pitch and changing rooms will be managed and maintained by Medway Council and Anchorians and, once complete, grassroots groups and members of the community will be available to book to use the pitch for training and matches.

Works are expected to be completed later this year.

Leigh Willis, Chairperson of Anchorians Football Club, said the project would offer improved training and match experience for club members, and improve opportunities for the community.

He added: "We would like thank The Football Foundation, Medway Council and the Kent FA for all their support, and years of perseverance and hard work to make this project a reality."

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