OPENING OF NEW CLUBHOUSE – 13TH JUNE, 2019
The final part of the jigsaw puzzle that was Craigie Community Sports Hub’s 2013-2018 business plan was completed when their new sports centre adjacent to Craigie 3G was officially opened on 13th June. It had been nearly seven years since Dundee City Council agreed in principle that the “blaze” area on the north side of the Craigie High School Campus could be passed on to the Sports Hub for developing a 3G pitch for football and rugby coaching. Strong partnership working and patience and a “never say die” attitude by those on the Craigie Committee got them there in the end. Confidence in the future was such that an installation of the public utility piping installed for the “conceptualised pavilion” during the £600,000 3G pitch construction was felt to be a risk worth taking to avoid expensive groundworks costs further down the road. Fundraising for the visionary centre started in late 2015 through the support and enthusiasm brought by the local Northwood Charitable Trust along with a significant contribution from Dundee City Council. Sportscotland and the Scottish Football Partnership Trust had already agreed in principle to lend their support once the project seemed viable and together with internal income generated by CCSH itself, the Committee agreed to proceed. The £390,000 venture was put out to tender in Spring 2018. The main external construction was completed by Pert Bruce of Montrose with the internal fit provided by tradesmen known to CCSH either through their member clubs or because of their desire to help. Much of the work was done pro bono or at discounted rates. Steven Maloney the Chair of CCSH praised all those involved in the project. Secretary of the Hub George Allan said “the new resource will be of great benefit to Craigie High School and the Community. There is a spacious social area within the new building together with changing facilities and other ancillary rooms. Our builders, the various trades and other volunteers have completed the work to a significantly high specification and this fantastic new facility will open its doors to around 1,000 weekly members of our community.”
