Cornwall Council has appointed a specialist contractor, Bernhards Sports Surfaces, to resurface Par Athletics Track.

Work will start on March 1 and should – weather permitting - be completed in time for the summer by June 1.

The firm will also install a new hammer / discus cage and throwing circle which will also have a disabled fixing point.

During the improvement works the athletics track and football pitch within it will have to be closed and people are being encouraged to use the track at Carn Brea Leisure Centre.

The football pitches surrounding the site and changing facilities will still be open for use; subject to any health and safety matters which occur from the works.

Tempus Leisure has already contacted parties who were planning athletic and football events at the track during the improvement works so they could look to make alternative arrangements.

Local people can find out more about the works by going along to a community event hosted by Bernhards Sports Surfaces at Par Athletics Track Pavilion on Tuesday, February 21 at 6pm.

Cornwall Councillor, Doug Scrafton, said: ’As is already known, a local community group are in the process of assuming responsibility for the track and its environs, initially with the assistance of GLL. With the complete resurfacing of the track, it will mean that we have the best possible basis on which to begin our exciting new project. I know that those who use the track will be willing to suffer a few weeks’ inconvenience in return for the long term advantages to be gained.’

People who wish to use the running track at Carn Brea Leisure Centre whilst Par Athletics Track  is closed for improvements should call 01209 714766.