The organiser of an event which turned junior sports pitches in Lichfield to mud are working with specialists to restore them, council chiefs have confirmed.
A concert by the Vengaboys was among the activities staged over the weekend in Beacon Park which saw a big top stage erected along with fairground rides and food and drink stalls.
But after rain fell, heavy vehicles left deep ruts and tyre marks across areas usually used for junior football.
A Lichfield District Council spokesperson confirmed that the cost of restoring the pitches would be covered by the company behind the staging of the concert.
“Following the damage to Beacon Park after the recent concert, officers from the council have been working closely with the event organiser to ensure that the damage is repaired, and the area returned to its original condition.
“The event organiser is engaging with specialist sports pitch contractors to ensure that the reinstatement works are completed to a high standard and these are likely to include rolling, aerating and reseeding.
“All costs of repairs will be covered by the event organiser.”
Lichfield District Council spokesperson
It was unfortunate that the weather was so bad the day the events were being cleared. Just one of those things. Presumably all such events have insurance for these eventualities.