"A DREAM FOR OVER 50 YEARS" - WORK STARTS ON NEW ROAD

Work has officially begun on a long-awaited new access road for Mousehole AFC — an ambitious community infrastructure project championed by HRH The Prince of Wales. The scheme will finally resolve decades of access issues for the Cornish club, helping ease congestion through the village of Paul and transforming Interiora Trungle Parc into a true community hub.

Project contractors and Mousehole AFC staff celebrate the groundbreaking for the new road

For years, the only route to the club has been via a narrow, pothole-ridden lane, causing traffic jams and headaches for players, visiting teams and local residents alike. After hearing about the challenges faced by the community, Prince William and the Duchy of Cornwall worked with construction industry leaders to find a solution — bringing together a consortium of national and local partners to build a brand-new road, free of charge to the club.

This has been a dream of the club’s for over 50 years

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Simon Taylor, Mousehole AFC’s Project Lead, said:

“This has been a dream of the club’s for over 50 years — seeing the diggers here today really is a dream come true. It means so much, not just for the football club but for the whole community.”

“This road will ease traffic through Paul, make matchdays safer and smoother, and help us grow as a proper community hub — with more events, more people, and more opportunities for everyone.”

This is what our industry does best: bringing people together to make a difference

Martin Riley, Project Lead for the contractors’ consortium, added:

“When the Prince of Wales asked us to help, I thought we’d be patching potholes — but it was clear we needed a new road altogether! I called on trusted friends across the industry, and everyone stepped up to deliver something truly special for Mousehole and its community.”

“This is what our industry does best: bringing people together to make a difference where it matters. It’s a privilege to be part of it.”

ISC, part of GRS Group, will be leading the works, having been appointed as the Design & Build Principal Contractor for the new 150m access road. The construction is being carried out at no cost to the club, thanks to generous in-kind contributions from the following partners:

· ISC (part of the GRS Group) – Specialists in enabling works, earthworks and civil engineering across the UK.

· Maen Karne (part of the GRS Group) – Cornwall’s leading supplier of bagged and loose aggregates and waste removal services.

· Tarmac – The UK’s leading sustainable construction materials, road contracting and building products business.

· Griffiths – A major civil engineering contractor with a large-scale plant fleet and decades of experience.

· Holcim (Aggregate Industries) – Experts in asphalt and paving solutions with a strong focus on sustainability.

· Colas – Global leaders in transport infrastructure and highway maintenance, with local operations in Cornwall.

· Cormac – Cornwall-based contractors delivering road building, surfacing and civil engineering services.

· Keyline – National civils and drainage suppliers with a strong presence in Cornwall.

It’s something we’re very proud to be involved with

Jon Fisher, Chief Executive of GRS Group, said: “This project is a powerful example of the difference we can make when we bring together our national capability and expertise. It reflects what we’re all about – building infrastructure that improves lives and connects communities – and it’s one of many grassroots initiatives we’re proud to support nationwide. Improving this access road will benefit the wider community around Mousehole, and it’s something we’re very proud to be involved with.”