Orlando West new stadium under construction
The soccer field will benefit more than six schools in the area.
The community of Orlando West will soon have a new soccer field thanks to Cashbuild’s contribution.
The building material retailer, Cashbuild, is actively involved in community development initiatives and building a soccer field in Orlando West is another one of these valuable initiatives.
After being approached by the community of Orlando West, Cashbuild agreed to make a donation towards building a proper soccer field in the area.
Community development is very close to the business’ heart and as part of its vision to make a positive contribution to every community in which it trades, Cashbuild has been contributing to local schools for almost 20 years.
Improving learning and development for students is a key focus area for Cashbuild and this is why Cashbuild is excited to contribute to this project.
The soccer field will benefit more than six schools in the area, including Anchor Combined High School and become a home to four local soccer teams.
The contribution will also assist with building an outdoor gym and creating a local community garden which will be located close to the soccer field.
Last month, Cashbuild staff and the community members joined hands in the construction phase.
The Head of Community Support Initiatives at Cashbuild, Thembelani Tukwayo said that this donation confirms Cashbuild’s commitment to community upliftment. “I am thrilled that we are able to make this donation.
Sport is an important element in building community cohesion and what a great way to do this by building a soccer field in a community that has given South Africa two of its biggest soccer teams. I have no doubt that future soccer stars in this country will also hone their skills in this field.”
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The Councillor for the area, Celokuhle Nkosi expressed gratitude for what Cashbuild has done.
“This has been a long journey we have travelled with Cashbuild which has now resulted in this soccer field. This demonstrates to us that Cashbuild is truly a dependable community partner. This project is going to be of great benefit to this community. I can see a lot of games that will be played here.”
Nkosi we on to say that facilities such as these are not only important for building future Bafana Bafana stars but they also become a platform that gives the youth an outlet for their energies.
Building a better community is at the core of what Cashbuild represents and this project is a clear demonstration of that.
Tukwayo says many community members will gain something from this project. “We’re making quite a substantial contribution for this community not just with the soccer field and outdoor gym but also a community garden that will help sustain livelihoods. Cashbuild has also arranged for Food and Trees for Africa to assist a group of local women to grow vegetables and to sell to the local market. ”
Cashbuild has always worked towards truly being part of the local community and it believes that when the community prospers, the business prospers a well.
Local management agreed and are really looking forward to seeing the value that this project will add to the community. The construction of the soccer field is currently underway and the grand opening is anticipated to be held in May 2019.
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