'Jewel in the crown' reopens after major £860k revamp
Barnards Meadow Football Centre in Lowestoft has undergone a major transformation over recent months.
An aerial view of the works to revamp Barnards Meadow football centre in Lowestoft. (Image: Barnards Meadow)
The new 3G synthetic turf pitch, classrooms and changing facilities were showcased at an unveiling last Thursday, along with new LED floodlighting, a new spectator area, new external fencing and additional pitch markings.
The official reopening of Barnards Meadow football centre in Lowestoft. (Image: Mick Howes)
The main pavilion has also been upgraded to create a community hub for physical activity, health and football - with a new café set to feature.
The new surface is unveiled on the pitch at the official reopening of Barnards Meadow football centre in Lowestoft. (Image: Mick Howes)
The facility was officially re-opened by Ipswich Town women’s centre forward Natasha Thomas - the club's all-time leading goalscorer - and Ipswich’s head of women’s football........





















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