Edendale Township, located outside Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal, similarly suffers from high unemployment and the pervasive issue of drug use among its youth.

The lack of accessible sports facilities exacerbated these issues, leaving many young people without positive outlets for their energy and talent. There was a clear need for a multipurpose sports facility that could serve as a safe, structured environment for both soccer and netball, as well as other community fitness initiatives