A secondary school in Great Missenden has received the go-ahead for a multi-million-pound re-development of its sports facilities.
The Misbourne's development will include an indoor sports hall, a performance studio, student changing rooms, staff changing rooms, and extra office space.
In addition to this, there will be a redesign of the student coach drop-off area and a new larger car park for school and community use when hiring facilities.
ALSO READ: “Mud and gravel everywhere" - Road in Flackwell Heath is covered in it
Building work is expected to last for 18 months and is due for completion in Summer 2022
Ms Jo Meloni, Headteacher of The Misbourne, believes the sports facilities will benefit the local area not just her school.
She said: “This is fantastic news and just the announcement we have been waiting for.
“The new development will provide a significant upgrade to our existing sports facilities and give our community something really exciting to look forward to.
“We have a very strong sports and performance offer for students at all key stages throughout the academy and it will be wonderful to grow this still further with state-of-the-art accommodation.”
“Not only is this exciting news for our existing and future students, but the new facilities will benefit everyone in the local area, providing a much-needed sports hub in Great Missenden.
READ MORE: Abandoned car has been blocking resident's driveway for SEVEN months
“We will look forward to working with local sports clubs to maximise the sports offer to people of all ages in the locality.”
Kate Goodwin, Chair of Trustees for The Misbourne, commented: "The Trustee Board is delighted that our plans for the Sports Hall are going ahead and would like to thank the many members of our local community who supported the project at planning stage.
“This support really did make a difference and we hope to see many of you at the formal opening of this wonderful new school and community facility."
Cllr Anita Cranmer, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills at Buckinghamshire Council, said: “I am delighted to confirm this significant investment in the sports facilities at The Misbourne.
ALSO READ: 'The police apologised' - Residents wrongfully report Marlow gym THREE times
“The new development will provide excellent sports accommodation for the academy and wider community.
“This signifies our ongoing commitment to investing in our schools and continuing to provide excellent facilities to enhance the prospects of our young people.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel