07/05/2026
Notts Sport has successfully completed the refurbishment of a brand-new FA Register 3G football pitch at One Leisure St Neots, delivering a modern, all-weather sports facility designed to support grassroots football and year-round community use in Cambridgeshire.
Funded by Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC), the project was delivered under HDC’s direction, with Notts Sport appointed to project manage the refurbishment works and by Bernhards Sports Surfaces who completed the transformation of the ageing facility into a 3G football pitch.
The original facility was installed more than 20 years ago and initially operated as tennis courts before later being converted into a sand-filled multi-use games area (MUGA). Over time, the surface had become heavily worn, with damaged seams, deterioration to the underlying shockpad and areas of unevenness affecting both playability and safety.
As the pitch is now used exclusively for football, there was no longer a requirement for a sand-dressed multi-sport surface. The decision was therefore made to upgrade the facility to a dedicated 3G football pitch, providing a significantly improved playing experience.
The refurbishment included the installation of a FIFA Quality specification 3G artificial grass system across the 1,795m² playing area, alongside a new performance shockpad to enhance player comfort and surface performance. While the facility is not large enough to undergo official FIFA certification testing, the surface has been independently tested to FA Register standards, ensuring it meets the performance requirements for grassroots football use.
The project also involved targeted base repairs to address existing undulations, replacement rebound boards and fencing upgrades, as well as new inlaid line markings for small-sided football.
The completed facility now provides local clubs, schools and community users with a reliable, high-quality artificial football pitch capable of supporting intensive use throughout the year, regardless of weather conditions.
Natalie Taylor from One Leisure St Neots commented: “We’re absolutely delighted with the transformation of our new 3G facility. The pitch looks incredible and provides a fantastic environment for our customers, clubs and community groups to enjoy football all year round. The quality of the surface is outstanding and we’re excited to see the community making full use of it.”
The project reflects Notts Sport’s continued expertise in the design and delivery of artificial grass sports facilities across the UK, helping leisure operators and local authorities upgrade ageing infrastructure and create future-ready environments for sport and recreation.
