BRAMPTON
City of Brampton and Peel District School Board break ground on Turner Fenton Cricket Pitch

On October 17, the City of Brampton and Peel District School Board (PDSB) broke ground on the new Turner Fenton Cricket Pitch. This is one of several projects the City of Brampton and Peel District School Board have partnered on this year.

The new, fully lit facility will feature artificial turf wickets and player pavilions. This pitch will be available for use for both the students at Turner Fenton Secondary School as well as the public. Outside of school hours, the City will have priority access and opportunities to rent the pitch to community sports groups.

Through the City of Brampton and Peel District School Board's collaborative work to revitalize this space, the facility will provide additional opportunities for Brampton residents to utilize the pitch and enjoy a sport they love.

Sports are an integral part of healthy and active communities that enable and nurture talent, teamwork and the celebration of a shared passion. The City is committed to increasing access to spaces and programming across Brampton for residents.

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"I am so excited to see the first shovel go in the ground of this much anticipated facility! Cricket is the fastest-growing sport in our community and we are committed to creating more space for people to play. Increasing access to amenities like this in our community is not only about promoting the growth of the sport itself, it is about fostering local unity and empowering residents to be more active and engaged. I want to thank the Peel District School Board for their partnership in this endeavor and look forward to the first match to be played in 2024!"

Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

"Yesterday was an important day for the City of Brampton. We have heard from residents that there is a need for more space to play cricket as it is the fastest growing sport in our community. We are committed to providing residents with more access to spaces that are equipped for Cricket, and the new Turner Fenton Cricket Pitch provides just that. Thank you to Peel District School Board for their continued support in providing our community with more access to incredible facilities that enable them to live a more active and healthier lifestyle. I look forward to seeing the space utilized in 2024!"

Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services, City of Brampton

"At Peel District School Board we take great pride in bringing the community together. As the City's first joint-use cricket project, this new field and facility will serve the students and staff of Turner Fenton, but it will also benefit the local community who will have access to it after school hours. Thank you to the City of Brampton for their continued collaboration, helping us meet the needs of our community and ensuring that students in Peel have a much-needed place to train, play and learn healthy life lessons for years to come."

David Green, Chair of Peel District School Board

"We are proud to champion sports in Peel and the positive impact they can have on students and the community. Cricket is a sport that continues to surge in popularity across Canada and it is a joy to be able to give our community the opportunity to celebrate the sport and ignite a new passion, where they can learn and develop new skills while having fun."

Rashmi Swarup, Director of Education, Peel District School Board