Two new sports pitches have officially opened at Port Seton, East Lothian.

The facilities were unveiled by Council Leader Willie Innes on Monday, 14 November.

The project involved developing a new 3G surface for football, a multisport polymeric surface and a new modern fence to cater for numerous sports such as basketball, tennis, hockey and more. Improved access for wheelchair users was also developed.

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The scheme was jointly funded through the council and sportscotland Sports Lottery funding.

Cllr Willie Innes said: "I am delighted that Port Seton has such high quality facilities to support sport and physical activity right on its doorstep. Health and wellbeing is so important and these facilities really do make a significant difference to the quality of experience for players and coaches alike and importantly, provide recreational access to play - improving people's long term health outcomes."

Peter Gordon, Project Manager from sportscotland, added: "The investment from sportscotland has helped East Lothian Council to create two fantastic state-of-the-art pitches which will become a real asset for the entire area."

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