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Your Views A message from Orrell RUFC, Brighter Better Orrell and Councillor Michael Winstanley A few months ago, Wigan Warriors moved their training base from Edge Hall Road to Robin Park as part of a deal with Wigan Council. Since then, there has been much speculation about the future of the Edge Hall Road site.
have joined together to examine how much interest there would be in such a proposal. They have established a small working group with key people from both groups and support being provided by Cllr Michael Winstanley.
Different options have been mentioned on how to make use of the site, including Orrell Rugby Union Club returning to their former home, the possibility of it being used by the local community, or using the land for housing development. The land being sold for housing is something that may happen, but many local people feel that this would be the worst possible outcome.
They would like to hear your views about these proposals. A survey has been created and they would very much like to hear from you. The more people that respond will show how much support there is in the local community for such a scheme.
Over the last six months Orrell RUFC have been in discussions with Wigan Warriors about various options for use of the site and have been given first refusal to come up with a proposal.
Commenting on this proposal Gill Eyre, Chair of Brighter Better Orrell, said “With all the amazing work, already being done, by all the volunteers in Orrell, not just the BBO but Friends of Orrell Station, Ellen’s garden, the Water Park, Holgate Park, this is a golden opportunity to enhance our beautiful community further. We all need to get behind this for the benefit of the whole community, the possibilities are endless, but we need the people of Orrell to drive it forward.”
It has been suggested that Edge Hall Road could become a true community hub with the site being leased to the local community. This would include the pitch being used by Orrell RUFC and other local sporting teams, whilst the Club House could be turned into a much-needed meeting place for community groups and associations to use for various activities. With this in mind, Orrell RUFC and Brighter Better Orrell
You can complete the survey until Friday 19th February here; https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7ZL6WKC
Tony Havlin, Chair of Orrell RUFC and Orrell & Winstanley Community Sports Club said “We are delighted to be working with BBO on a proposed community project
