Sports, leisure and community projects are really exciting opportunities. For one, they embrace the whole community in which they serve, and so it’s really important to make sure that we listen carefully to everyone who is going to use it. This normally means a steering group, or committee of volunteers from the community, who act as the voices of the community.
We have the experience to make sure that we listen carefully and meet the needs of each member. We’re also experienced in public meetings, so that we are on hand to explain what the project entails and answer any concerns which may arise.
Each community is different, and each has their own needs, so we’ll make sure that each project is tailor made, has the flexibility to welcome in the various groups who will want to use the building, and is sustainable (whether it’s in how the building is used, or how much energy it consumes).
Finally, we understand that these projects don’t have a bottomless pit of money, and budgets need to be met, so we’ll work carefully with each committee to make sure that the project comes in to time and to budget.
As for the design? Economic doesn’t have to be dull…
This project reflects the hard work and endeavour of a community working hard and pulling together to realise their dream of a fully accessible, flexible and wonderful facility. The building hosts changing rooms [to full FA Charter standard], officials changing rooms, treatment room, multi-function hall, kitchen and fully accessible WC's.
Home to Wigginton Grasshoppers FC82 for girls and boys alike, the changing room facilities are designed to be uni-sex, including separate shower and WC cubicles in each changing room for full flexibility. The multi-function space and associated facilities are all fully wheelchair accessible and offer a great additional venue for the community use.
This building was recently awarded the Local Authority Building Control 'Building Excellence Award 2021 Regional Winner for the Yorkshire Region', which is a reflection of the high quality of work and endeavour put in by all involved.