Councillors are being asked to approve an extra £132,500 to carry out repairs and additional work at Shrewsbury’s new multi-million pound sports village, it was revealed today.

Ladders on the climbing wall need to be replaced, the floor must be resurfaced, and changes made to the pedestrian crossing at the Sundorne site, it has been revealed.

There are also problems with boot-washing areas, pitch dividers, and heat panels above the squash courts that trapped more than 70 balls within a month of it opening.

A report to go before cabinet members on December 11 states the council is disputing claims for payment from the contractor and is taking legal advice on the issue.

Members will also be asked to recommend Robin Hooper, council chief executive, takes action to recover costs and pursue legal action where necessary.

This could include Shropshire County Council, who will be asked to take on the costs of work to the toucan crossing over Sundorne Road, which amounts to £38,000, and replacing lighting columns at £5,000.

The report states: “Should Shropshire County Council not agree with this approach, then it may be possible to seek to recover the costs although this will result in two public bodies incurring costs arguing against each other.”

The council has also received an offer to buy the land next to the sports village for a medical centre, and officers say this would “easily meet the increased costs” if it goes ahead.

Councillor Charles Armstrong, the portfolio holder for capital projects, said: “What we will not forget is that the Shrewsbury Sports Village is a facility without rival in the region and, as such, will play its part for a long time ahead in getting people into sport, getting them active and keeping them healthy.

“If placed in the same position again, I would still go down this route.”

If the recommendations for extra funding and recovery of costs are approved by cabinet, they will then go before full council.

The sports village was officially opened in April by football legend Sir Trevor Brooking and includes two squash courts, a climbing wall, pitches and sports hall.

By Alys Cummings