Planning approval has been granted for the redevelopment of the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in south London.
A CGI of the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre redevelopment
Originally opened in 1964, the 15ha site will be renovated to bring it up to a modern standard.
The project will improve accessibility and deliver an improved indoor sports zone, including an indoor 100m track, specialist weightlifting facility and climbing centre.
The redevelopment will also create an outdoor Padel centre, five-a-side football pitches and a full-size multi-sports pitch, as well as a new community space combined with a café, 200m running track, a 3×3 basketball court and an outdoor gym.
Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan said: “This historic and much-loved national sports facility has created so many UK sporting stars, but it needs major investment and refurbishment and I am committed to delivering this.”
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Liam Conlon, MP for Beckenham and Penge, added: “This is a major milestone and a massive moment for south London. Crystal Palace was once known as the spiritual home of UK athletics, but the site has become increasingly run down, with the pools closed for years and the stadium looking tired.
“Backed by our mayor, this once-in-a-generation project will deliver a revitalised centre, providing opportunities for local people in our area, and inspiring the next generation of Team GB Olympians and Paralympians.”
The renovation plans gained the public backing of more than 15 national governing sports bodies and clubs as well as local authority leaders and Historic England.
Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed as the main contractor.
Richard Dobson, area director for Morgan Sindall in London, said: “The design for the revitalised centre is a real showcase for what can be achieved when ambitious, innovative planning for a sustainable sports centre is combined with considerate, insightful collaborations with the people, athletes and stakeholders that are going to be most affected by this transformative development.”
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