Redevelopment of Football Ground

The story…

2013

The Football Ground closes.

2014

Public consultations revealed the need for public toilets, a cafe and improved football facilities. The designs were altered to go beyond replacing the football facilities alone.

2015

The ground was cleared in December.

Investment of £8 million from Mole Valley District Council, £1 million contribution from Surrey County Football Association and a £500k grant from Sport England Improvement Fund on delivering a new community facility.

Meadowbank was agreed to be the new home for Surrey County Football Association headquarters.

Conamar were appointed as the main contractors to build the facilities.

Dorking Football alliance formed with DFC and DW.

2016 – 17

Work began on site in September 2016, beginning with the ground being levelled off, all excess soil removed and foundations for the buildings made. 

2018

The facilities opened  in June!

Featuring:

3G artificial grass football pitch, changing facilities, Club house, spectator stands, floodlighting, soft play, café and public toilets.