The appointment comes soon after the approval of the planning application to carry out the works to the sports centre.
Since the Outdoor Sports Centre opened in 1938, there has been several changes, modifications and improvements to the site. However, Southampton City Council recognised there was a clear requirement for a future vision to be established to develop key areas in both competitive sport and leisure facilities. The proposed improvements were welcomed by the public following a 12-week consultation in 2021.
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The Outdoor Sports Centre will benefit from a range of improvements to the site, including:
• A Community Hub with, changing and refreshment facilities, a gym and an indoor tennis/netball hall.
• New Alpine Snowsports Centre
• A Family Zone
• New Athletics Clubhouse and grandstand
• A woodland car park
• All weather and floodlit football pitches
• Upgrade of cricket and hockey pitches
• Improved facilities for cycling and walking and enhanced landscaping
The £30 million project scope of the improvement plan has been included thanks to the council’s successful bid for £20m levelling up funding from central government which will support the regeneration for Southampton’s main venue for outdoor sports. External funding has been secured alongside the council's capital funding
