Derbyshire sports hall work starts
Derbyshire County Council (DCC) has confirmed that work has started on the creation of a new £1.9m sports hall for Aldercar Community Language College, Langley Mill.
Buchans has been appointed to deliver the facility, which was designed by ETC Design and will incorporate four new badminton courts and a fitness room. Changing facilities and two classrooms are also proposed as part of the scheme, which is being funded by the council and is due for completion in July 2011.
DCC cabinet member for education Mike Longden said: "This will be a great new facility to benefit current and future pupils at Aldercar Community Language College and the wider community. "The new sports centre and classroom will provide excellent accommodation for lessons and the opportunity for a healthy and active lifestyle."
Image: College pupils Lydia Pilkington (left) and Alice Staniforth with Mike Longden