A NEW £3,000 lawnmower has been donated to Rhyl’s Marsh Tracks, in a move that significantly reduces maintenance demands.

Wales & West Housing and Anwyl Partnerships, both based in Ewloe, Flintshire, have jointly funded a new sit-on mower to ease the burden of grass cutting at the facility.

Having taken director Chris Allen up to 10 hours per week to cut the grass using the old walk behind mower, this has been reduced to just three hours with the club’s new addition.

Secretary Vic Gulliver said: “The sit-on mower has made a massive difference to us.

“Cutting the grass with a walk behind mower was a big physical demand so this has made things so much easier.”

Gary Cook, Regional Development Manager for Wales & West Housing, added: “Marsh Tracks is a fantastic community facility and we’re delighted to be able to help out.

“Hopefully our contribution will make a big difference to the volunteer team who put so much of their own time into running the circuit, as well as to the many community groups and local residents in Rhyl who use the facility.”

Mike Nevitt, Managing Director of Anwyl Partnerships, commended the work the club's custodians had done: “Marsh Tracks is an award winning and exciting venture for Rhyl & North Wales and the circuit that they have developed is outstanding.

"The support staff are doing an excellent job bringing youth through the coaching sessions that they offer.”

Marsh Tracks opened in 2008 following the tragic death of four cyclists on January 8, 2006 in what is still the UK’s worst cycling accident.

The facility features a road cycling circuit and a BMX track, with its mission to give cyclists a safe place to ride.