PLANS to bring an artificial pitch to Jenner Park have moved a step closer, with the results of a feasibility study into the proposal going before the Vale council's cabinet this week.

On Monday (April 13) cabinet members saw a report, from member for Visible and Leisure Services Gwyn John, that explained the findings of consultants who have been investigating the feasibility of introducing a 3G all weather pitch to Barry Town United's stadium - a proposal aimed at reducing maintenance costs at the ground which has been dogged with waterlogging problems for the last few seasons, leaving the ground unplayable for long stretches during the winter months.

Other suggestions forwarded in the report include utilising a section of the Court Road depot as a car park for the ground and the addition of three five-a-side pitches for hire, built adjacent to Jenner Park.

The report also addresses concerns raised about bringing an artificial pitch to Jenner Park by athletics clubs who use the stadium running track.

It reads: "It can be confirmed that the 400m track would remain in any redevelopment.

"It is also expected that all the existing athletic field sports can be maintained at Jenner, albeit some would not meet competition standards."

The report also confirms that, despite an online campaign being launched earlier this year, calls to install the 3G pitch at Coloct Sports Centre - for use by the Vale's mini leagues - will not be considered.

Referring to proposals for locating the artificial pitch at Colcot Sports Centre, the report says: "This does not in any way address the main requirement of the feasibility study brief for Jenner Park.

"Whilst this could be a consideration for the future, should sufficient grant or private funding become available, it will not be considered in this report."

A further report, recommending the best options for Jenner Park, will be provided to the Vale council's Cabinet by the end of May.