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Contractor Allsports has began work to build a new £400,000 3G pitch in Midlothian.
A turf cutting ceremony was held last week to mark the start of construction on the new pitch at Beeslack High School.
Over half of the project's cost has been funded by the Ministry of Defence’s Community Covenant Grant Scheme. Other funding partners include sportscotland, the council, Penicuik Athletic Youth Football Club and the local community.
Provost Joe Wallace said: "The pitch will provide much needed sports facilities for pupils at both Beeslack High School and Mauricewood Primary School. It will also benefit Penicuik Athletic Community Football Club (PACFC) and the Scottish Royal Regiment based at Glencorse. The pitch can be used for developmental and curriculum Hockey PE level."
The project is to be completed by October.
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