sport August launch for York complex


Te University of York (UY) and the City of York Council (CYC) are to launch a new £9m sports complex near the Grimston Bar Park and Ride site next month (August). Sir Robert McAlpine was


the contractor tasked with building York Sport Village, which was designed by Space Architects and will include a 120-station fitness suite. Technogym and Schwinn have supplied equipment. Three studios for dance,


group cycling and aerobics; a competition-standard eight- lane, 25m swimming pool; a learner pool; and a sauna and steamrooms will also feature. A second stage of development at York Sport


York’s new £9m sports complex has been designed by Space Architects


of the funding has been secured through grants - including support from Sport England. Professor Brian Cantor, vice-chancellor of


Village is due to commence next year and will include the provision of an athletics park. UY has contributed £5m towards the devel- opment, while CYC has provided £3m. Te rest


the university, said: “Our sports facilities are already outstanding, and York Sport Village will take them to an even higher level.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=m3u6K


Harlow (centre) helped mark the courts’ opening Report: London 2012 to deliver GDP boost


London 2012, its build-up and subsequent legacy will gener- ate £16.5bn of gross domestic product (GDP) for the UK’s economy, according to Lloyds Banking Group (LBG). A new report by the group


said construction and tourism were the key sectors in driving the economic boost, with the Games supporting 354,000 jobs throughout the UK. The Economic Impact of


the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games cov- ers the period from London being announced as host city in 2005 through to 2017 – a five-year legacy period. LBG said the UK economy will be boosted


Te 2012 Games will deliver benefits both this year and in years to come LBG chief economic Patrick Foley said: “As


by £5bn worth of games-related GDP in the legacy period following the Games – particu- larly in terms of physical infrastructure.


this new study demonstrates, London 2012 will help support employment, tourism, consumer spending and living standards, not only this year, but for many years to come.” Read more: http://lei.sr?a=j2h6H


‘Unprecedented demand’ for Irish government programme


More than 2,150 sports clubs and organisations throughout Ireland have submitted bids for support through the government’s 2012 Sports Capital Programme. According to the minister of state for tour- ism and sport, Michael Ring, the demand for


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funding has been substantial with €7.50 (£6) sought for every €1 (£0.80) made available. Ring said: “It means that we will only be able


to allocate a fraction of the funding sought and assessing applications will be very difficult.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=d4Y9k


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British Cycling backs proposed Torbay facility


British Cycling has backed a planned new multi-discipline cycling centre in Torbay, Devon, which will provide purpose-built facilities for sport and recreational use. According to British Cycling, the project


will meet demand for such a facility in the south west region and will also cater for a wider increase in participation. Torbay Council and British Cycling have


already held discussions about the con- struction of an outdoor velodrome and closed road circuit earlier this year. Details: http://lei.sr?a=q6o5u


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Synthetic clay courts open at Gloucester tennis centre


Four new synthetic clay courts have opened at Oxstalls Tennis Centre in Gloucester, following a £168,000 investment supported by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). The courts are thought to be among


the first of their kind in the UK and have floodlights to ensure year-round access. Te centre is run by leisure trust Aspire. LTA development director Tom Harlow


said: “Oxstalls was already a fantastic facility before the addition of these courts, now it is even better and that is only a good thing for the people of Gloucestershire.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=K7k2p


Architects appointed to Belfast stadium project


Hamilton Architects have been appointed by the Irish Football Association to lead the integrated consulting team for Northern Ireland’s National Stadium Project. Te Belfast-based design practice joins


Edmond Shipway, Arup, Rider Levett Bucknall and Ben Veenbrink on working on the multi-million pound development. Designs are to be drawn up for an


18,000-capacity venue on the site of the existing stadium at Windsor Park, with plans to be submitted by December. Details: http://lei.sr?a=p1V5H


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