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Since a £1.2 million 3G pitch was first mooted for Peebles 18 months ago sites at the Gytes, the High School, Haylodge and Craigerne Lane were all considered as well as Victoria Park. One by one the sites were dismissed due to either flooding

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3G pitch proposals are sidelined

Since the preferred site at the Gytes was ruled out due to flooding concerns officials have concentrated on alternative options at Craigerne Lane and Victoria Park. But neighbours of both sites have strongly opposed the proposals. And Peebles