POLL: Do you agree with the decision to increase funding for the 3G pitch? 

The new pitch will allow sports such as rugby to continue through the winter. Photo: Kevin Jones.

The SIC will stump up an extra £210,000 for a 3G pitch in Lerwick – bringing the council’s total spend to £690,000.

Members of the policy and resources committee agreed the funding on Monday.

But with the vote only narrowly passing with 5-4 in favour, views in the council chamber were split.

Those in favour said it would provide a “legacy” for the council, benefiting young people for years to come.

They pointed out that the project stood to receive substantial external funding contributions, including £500,000 from the Scottish FA and £150,000 from sportscotland.

But others were reluctant to agree more funding for the project at a time when the council has been told to tighten its belt.

And given the challenges facing the site, they were concerned the total bill could climb even higher.

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