The development of a new sports hall has got underway at Lyng Hall Secondary School.
Following discussions between Lyng Hall School and Coventry City Council, it was agreed that additional sports facilities are needed to accommodate the growing number of students. As a result, a new four-court sports hall will be built.
The new court will be a standalone sports area which will be home to four badminton sized courts, associated changing rooms, a weights room and a fitness suite.
The new facility will be an excellent addition to the school PE curriculum and able to serve the wider community better.
Councillor Dr Kindy Sandhu, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills said: “Every child in the city deserves to have the best education. That’s why we agreed to this new sports facility for pupils at Lyng Hall School. The new development will offer advanced facilities for students to learn and for staff to teach at the school.
“It’s going to be a huge asset for whole school community upon completion. I’m looking forward to seeing the development work progress.”
Contractor, GEDA, an award-winning, multifaceted Construction, Civil Engineering, and Development company will be completing the works.
Colm McVeigh, Build Director at GEDA said: "At GEDA, we recognise the significant impact that sports facilities have on schools and their communities. We are excited to continue collaborating with Coventry City Council to expand the sporting opportunities available to students, ensuring the school’s long-term needs are met by providing pupils with access to top-tier sports resources."
The new sports hall is estimated to cost around £2.3m and is due to be completed by late 2025.
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