Construction has started on a major new sports facility at Minsthorpe Community College in South Elmsall.
The project is being carried out by Henry Boot Construction and, when finished, it will provide two activity studios, changing rooms, toilets, storage facilities and office space, as well as a 594 m2 main sports hall.
Work got underway this summer to replace the previous sports facilities and is expected to be completed by spring 2025, alongside refurbishment works to several of the existing blocks.
The new sports block is targeting a rating of A+ for energy efficiency (EPC).
During the pre-construction phase, Yorkshire-based Henry Boot Construction has worked closely with the Department for Education (DfE), Niemens Architects and Dudleys Consultant Engineers.
During the turf-cutting ceremony at Minsthorpe, Tony Shaw, Henry Boot Construction Managing Director, said: “It’s great to get started on the construction stages of our work here at Minsthorpe Community College. Since the beginning of the design and planning process, we have had a clear vision of what the final product will look like.
“Projects like this are always incredibly rewarding, providing high-quality facilities to the local community that will greatly benefit them. We are modernising existing spaces so that we can support curriculum activity and greatly enhance the student experience.
“We’re starting to build a strong portfolio in the West Yorkshire area and this project adds to our ever-increasing Department for Education portfolio which began in 2017. We’re proud to be working on this fantastic project.”
