Development Update: October 2018

Since our AGM we have continued to look at potential longer term development opportunities for the club. To help make progress in forming a full development Committee I have been joined by Jimmy Hendley- Life VP and Managing Partner of Henry Riley and Mike Vos a VP who is a lawyer working in the Development area. Currently I will continue to project manage this area.
Further expertise will be added to the Development team as things progress and we as a club determine which option route to take. Development of our 4th team pitch remains an option as does the land swap route if an option to purchase suitable land can be delivered. In addition we are also looking at the stay at St Marks option if no big development option proves acceptable or deliverable. This would mean further improvement of pitch drainage, extension of the top of the clubhouse- plans have been revisited- additional car parking facilities- currently being investigated by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council who are drawing up plans and looking at costs-  and also looking for additional space both within and outside the current boundaries of the grounds.
In the last two weeks, the 2nd team pitch has been verti-drained and sanded for the second time this year and has now had 120 tonnes of sand applied over the April- October period. The last of these maintenance works being paid for at a cost of £4K by Kent County RFU.
These potential development routes take time to investigate thoroughly and will require a range of professional advice should one particular option be approved after consultation with the membership. We will continue to update you from time to time as things progress.

Roger Clarke
President TWRFC

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