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inside this issue september2019


08 News Work underway on Scotland’s largest district park and a £3m trampoline park constructed using shipping containers


12 Event preview: The physical activity facilities forum The forum returns for its fifth outing, bringing together professionals responsible for developing sport, leisure and physical activity facilities


15 Sustainability: Riverside Leisure Centre The £40m complex aims to leave minimal impact on the environment


19 Investment: Growing the game The governing body for tennis is taking a new approach to facility investment to develop hundreds of new courts


22 Focus: Urban sports An award-winning programme to inspire people to get into BMX and Skateboard England talks about the potential for the sport in the UK


27 Swimming: Building for the future Jane Nickerson, CEO of Swim England, on building a successful and sustainable future for the sport


30 Project profile: St George’s College Activity Centre A look at the new £15m Activity Centre


33 Sport surfaces: Valuing the grassroots game A new report by the FA reveals the social and economic benefits of adult grassroots football in England


39 Play: Family-friendly play space Westminster City Council invests in a new playground at Paddington Recreation Ground


42 SAPCA comment Guidance on the appropriate handling and disposal of construction waste


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