by Gráinne Connolly
Work at Brooke Park's 3G pitch in Derry-Londonderry was scheduled to commence yesterday, to begin the installation of new net roofing.
It's the same park that was closed in the city five months ago due to health and safety fears, not to the pitch itself, but ongoing damage that was being caused to a nearby home by balls escaping the vicinity of the pitch.
Councillor Mickey Cooper who received written confirmation about the work said:
"As per the original schedule, these works are planned to be completed prior to Christmas, subject to how quickly the work can be carried out.
"The Council have also said that they aim to give you further updates as the works progress and discuss the transition back to using the pitch once work has been completed."
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