A new cricket facility in Lancashire has reached a 'significant milestone'.
Steel work for the pavilion at the Farington Cricket facility is now under way.
Lancashire County Council and Lancashire Cricket are collaborating on this project in South Ribble to make it a 'premier spot' for professional and community cricket.
The facility aims to nurture cricket at all levels, offering a 'top-notch' environment for players and fans.
The professional pitch and the natural turf section of the training area were handed over to the county council and Lancashire Cricket in November last year.
Since then, much of the work has focused on the cricket pavilion.
January saw progress on the foundations, and now the frame of the building is taking shape, with Lancashire-based Leach Steel providing the steel.
Once finished, the Farington cricket facility will become Lancashire Cricket’s 'second home', after Emirates Old Trafford, providing a pathway for emerging cricket stars.
The site will also serve as a 'North West Centre of Excellence' for women's cricket.
Lancashire County Council and Lancashire Cricket are working together to build the new facility (Image: Supplied)
Councillor Aidy Riggott, cabinet member for Economic Development and Growth, said: "The start of steel work marks a major step forward in the construction of the Farington cricket facility.
"This project is a testament to our commitment to enhancing sports infrastructure in Lancashire and supporting wellbeing.
"We are excited to see the progress and look forward to the positive impact this facility will have on our community."
The facility is expected to be ready for the 2026 cricket season.
Paul Allott from Lancashire Cricket said: "Everybody at the club is excited to see the Farington Project take its next step, as the steel work for the pavilion begins in between both ovals.
"It has been incredible to see the site transform from farmers’ fields into two top-quality cricket ovals and practice facilities and now the pavilion’s construction will mark one of the final steps in the building of Lancashire’s Cricket second home.
"We remain on track, and look forward, to welcoming Members and supporters to Farington during the 2026 season."
