More money has been found to help get the ambitions Moredon sports hub a step closer to fruition.

Costs on the proposals closed road cycle circuit, a full-size 3G football pitch, new grass football and cricket pitches, and a brand-new pavilion as well as the existing croquet green have soared over the last few months.

But Swindon Borough Council and Central Swindon North Parish Council have found extra funding, while also seeking to reduce the costs.

On Wednesday the borough council’s cabinet will be asked to approve using £261,000 in additional contributions from housing developers, reallocated from nearby Mouldon Hill country park.

The parish council has also committed to providing an additional £40,000.

The borough council says it has identified funding elsewhere for its plans to improve the country park.

Meanwhile, the Borough Council will begin marketing land next to the sports hub for housing, which will contribute towards the overall costs.

The hub, which will be run by the parish council, has received support from Sport England, British Cycling and the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation.

Councillor Matty Courtliff, the borough council’s cabinet member for culture, heritage, leisure and town centre experience, said: “I’d like to thank all our partners for their determination and perseverance as we look to deliver this fantastic project for the local community.

“So much work has taken place behind the scenes to get us to this point, particularly given the issues with inflation in the construction industry, and there are likely to be significant challenges in the road ahead.

“The good news is that by working together with our partners, we have developed a deliverable scheme that has been put out to tender and our team will be working hard to keep up the progress.”