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Organisations asked about potential use of planned community facility
Preliminary artwork from architects Warren & Mahoney
Community organisations in St Albans, Mairehau, Shirley and Papanui are being asked what use they might make of a planned new multi-purpose indoor sport and recreation facility on Westminster Park.
Eddie Cropley is chief executive of Westminster Sports Incorporated, the 2,500 member multi-code sports club that is progressing plans for the proposed facility. He said expressions of interest were sought from community groups that might want to use it.
“Plans are proceeding well, but we would like to hear from anyone who might use the complex. It is likely to be here for at least 50 years, and we would like to work out what to include as the design is in preparation, rather than find out after the facility is built that we might have included this or that extra feature to increase its value to the individuals and community groups using it,” he said.
“Westminster Sports have been working with several consultants and developed further some initial concepts” said Eddie Cropley, but there is still plenty of scope to include other ways to maximise community benefit from the facility.
“We have had numerous discussions with many other groups and organisations, sports administrators, sports and recreational training providers, the performing arts and schools, along with the sporting clubs that are already a part of Westminster Sports.
“We believe we can build a facility that will play an important part in local community life for several decades. However, to be totally confident about that, we would like to hear from any community organisation we have not already spoken to that may find a use for the facility we intend to build,” he said.
An independent feasibility study completed for Westminster Sport in August indicated that a multi-purpose indoor sport and recreation facility on Westminster Park would be a viable project that would contribute valuable sporting services to many groups within the various diverse communities it is likely to serve. Based on what the study found, the most appropriate configuration for indoor sport would be a minimum of a three - court stadium, with supporting office and administration services.
According to the study, additional configuration of a dedicated dojo - three matted area, for martial arts also appears feasible, which would be a first for the city, catering for the many disciplines that make up the martial arts that have not yet been able to develop a collective facility in Christchurch. A childcare facility, fitness gym, physio and multi purpose rooms are also part of the plans.
Yvonne Palmer, Board Chairperson said “The Shirley/Papanui Community Board supports the proposal for this wonderful multi-purpose sports complex and sees the project as an exciting opportunity for our community organisations."
Westminster Sports Incorporated is an umbrella organisation for eight different clubs, including Christchurch Football Club, Western AFC, Christchurch Football Club Squash, Christchurch Football Club Netball, Canterbury Judo Area Association, Canterbury Lacrosse, Canterbury AFL and Westminster Korfball Club.
Further information:
Eddie Cropley
Chief Executive, Westminster Sports Incorporated
Tel: 385 1984, 027 234 8784
Email: westsports@xtra.co.nz
Organisations asked about potential use of planned community facility
Preliminary artwork from architects Warren & Mahoney
Community organisations in St Albans, Mairehau, Shirley and Papanui are being asked what use they might make of a planned new multi-purpose indoor sport and recreation facility on Westminster Park.
Eddie Cropley is chief executive of Westminster Sports Incorporated, the 2,500 member multi-code sports club that is progressing plans for the proposed facility. He said expressions of interest were sought from community groups that might want to use it.
“Plans are proceeding well, but we would like to hear from anyone who might use the complex. It is likely to be here for at least 50 years, and we would like to work out what to include as the design is in preparation, rather than find out after the facility is built that we might have included this or that extra feature to increase its value to the individuals and community groups using it,” he said.
“Westminster Sports have been working with several consultants and developed further some initial concepts” said Eddie Cropley, but there is still plenty of scope to include other ways to maximise community benefit from the facility.
“We have had numerous discussions with many other groups and organisations, sports administrators, sports and recreational training providers, the performing arts and schools, along with the sporting clubs that are already a part of Westminster Sports.
“We believe we can build a facility that will play an important part in local community life for several decades. However, to be totally confident about that, we would like to hear from any community organisation we have not already spoken to that may find a use for the facility we intend to build,” he said.
An independent feasibility study completed for Westminster Sport in August indicated that a multi-purpose indoor sport and recreation facility on Westminster Park would be a viable project that would contribute valuable sporting services to many groups within the various diverse communities it is likely to serve. Based on what the study found, the most appropriate configuration for indoor sport would be a minimum of a three - court stadium, with supporting office and administration services.
According to the study, additional configuration of a dedicated dojo - three matted area, for martial arts also appears feasible, which would be a first for the city, catering for the many disciplines that make up the martial arts that have not yet been able to develop a collective facility in Christchurch. A childcare facility, fitness gym, physio and multi purpose rooms are also part of the plans.
Yvonne Palmer, Board Chairperson said “The Shirley/Papanui Community Board supports the proposal for this wonderful multi-purpose sports complex and sees the project as an exciting opportunity for our community organisations."
Westminster Sports Incorporated is an umbrella organisation for eight different clubs, including Christchurch Football Club, Western AFC, Christchurch Football Club Squash, Christchurch Football Club Netball, Canterbury Judo Area Association, Canterbury Lacrosse, Canterbury AFL and Westminster Korfball Club.
Further information:
Eddie Cropley
Chief Executive, Westminster Sports Incorporated
Tel: 385 1984, 027 234 8784
Email: westsports@xtra.co.nz
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