THE outdoor pitch at Welshpool's Flash Leisure Centre will reopen by early December.

Powys County Council and Freedom Leisure confirmed the tendering process had been completed and specialist contractor Cleveland Land Services would now be pressing ahead with work.

Works will also include a revised pitch lighting design.

The announcement follows extensive investigative draining works and delays in progress due to the pandemic and lockdown restrictions.

The work will be subject to any further changes to COVID restrictions or regulations and completion dates could be affected.

Cabinet Member for Young People and Culture, councillor Rachel Powell said: “This project demonstrates Powys’ continued commitment in providing inclusive sport and leisure facilities for communities in Powys.

"We would like to thank customers and users of the leisure centre in Welshpool for their patience and continued support and understanding while these works have been progressing.

"Appointing a contractor for the project is a major step forward and we look forward to having the facility reopen.”