Ireland said the council must consider legal advice linked to the "quite shocking findings" and assess relocation costs.
She added the council and club were focused on a quick, local short-term fix while addressing long-term issues.
The cost of repairs to Scarborough Athletic's pitch have rocketed to a 'shocking' £3m after a detailed survey, which has led the council to consider a 'temporary relocation' for the club.
The National League North club are facing the prospect of not having a pitch for the start of the new season in August, though a temporary relocation is on the cards.
Ground owner North Yorkshire Council, which had been planning to replace the 3G playing surface at Scarborough Sports Village with an upgraded version at the end of the current season, had estimated that works would cost between £300,000 and £750,000.
Ahead of the resurfacing and remedial works, a detailed survey revealed serious and significant structural issues, such as with its foundations and drainage system, that will take "much longer to address" and could cost around £3 million to repair.
The council, which is under pressure from fans and a cross-party group of politicians to ensure that SAFC can compete in the upcoming season, has said it is considering various options, including the cost of a temporary relocation.
Ground owner North Yorkshire Council, which had been planning to replace the 3G playing surface at Scarborough Sports Village with an upgraded version at the end of the current season, had estimated that works would cost between £300,000 and £750,000.
Ahead of the resurfacing and remedial works, a detailed survey revealed serious and significant structural issues, such as with its foundations and drainage system, that will take "much longer to address" and could cost around £3 million to repair.
The council, which is under pressure from fans and a cross-party group of politicians to ensure that SAFC can compete in the upcoming season, has said it is considering various options, including the cost of a temporary relocation.
Nearly 3,000 fans have signed a petition calling for "immediate action to restore this vital community asset" since the council said the pitch won't be ready for August.
As reported by the The Scarborough News and Local Democracy Reporting Service, North Yorkshire Council's assistant director for leisure Jo Ireland said the authority understood how devastating the situation was for the club and fans, and was working with experts to find solutions.
As reported by the The Scarborough News and Local Democracy Reporting Service, North Yorkshire Council's assistant director for leisure Jo Ireland said the authority understood how devastating the situation was for the club and fans, and was working with experts to find solutions.
Ireland said the council must consider legal advice linked to the "quite shocking findings" and assess relocation costs.
She added the council and club were focused on a quick, local short-term fix while addressing long-term issues.