John Cumming pitch to be fixed by mid May

THE charred 3G playing surface at Carluke’s John Cumming Stadium is set to be repaired within the next month.

By Craig Goldthorp

Published 24th Apr 2015, 17:59 BST

24-03-2015 Picture Sarah Peters. Kit and pitch damaged at john Cumming stadium

Around £60,000 worth of damage was caused to the synthetic pitch during a recent arson attack, but it would seem that the multi-million pound South Lanarkshire Council-owned facility will soon be returned to its former glory.

Gerry Campbell, general manager of the council’s South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture, said: “We are seeking competitive quotes for repairs to be carried out to the sports pitch.”

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