Major works to upgrade Camborne Recreation Ground, home of Camborne Rugby Football Club, have now been completed.
Funded by £1m of Camborne Town Deal funding, improvements include replacing the grandstand roof, refurbishing the changing rooms, creating facilities for physiotherapists and support staff, installing new LED floodlights, developing a new toilet block, resurfacing the car park, enhancing the perimeter exercise track and creating a sustainable energy system with 85 solar panels and associated battery storage.
Renovating the Recreation Ground was one of ten projects in Camborne to be awarded £23.7m by Government in 2021 as part of its Town Deal initiative. Administered by Cornwall Council, the projects’ collective aim is to regenerate the heart of Camborne and transform it into a visually appealing, accessible place to live, work, shop and visit.
As if to underline the difference all the work is already making, Camborne RFC have won the National Two West title and been promoted to the National One league.
Martin Symons, Chair of Camborne RFC, said:
“Camborne RFC and the town now have facilities to be proud of as the Club approaches its 150th year with continued aspirations to grow sporting participation and enhance community wellbeing.
“We’re indebted to everyone involved in making this happen.”
Val Dalley, Chair of the Camborne Town Deal board, said:
“It was a real joy to go to the Recreation Ground and see all the changes – especially at a time when the club is celebrating such a momentous milestone in its long and successful history.
“Town Deal funding is making a big impact in Camborne, and I look forward to congratulating more project leaders like Martin and his team in the months to come.”
