MP visits Winchester College to see new sports centre

On Friday, April 19 he toured the new facility in Kingsgate Park off Norman Road, which is being constructed as three 'pavilions'; the fitness centre, sports hall and swimming pool.

The college hopes to have use of the new sports centre this summer with the swimming pool  opening later this year.

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This will include a double-sized sports hall incorporating a climbing wall, indoor cricket, badminton, futsal, volleyball, tennis and netball courts. In addition, there are six squash courts, six fives courts, a new Dojo gym and an exercise and dance studio.

Mr Brine said: “This is a really impressive upgrade to the college’s sports facilities and I know it’s being delivered somewhat later than planned but from what I saw it will be well worth the wait.

Steve Brine MP visited Winchester College on Friday, April 19 (Image: Steve Brine MP)

“It was useful for me, not least because I know it’s had a huge impact on neighbouring residents who’ve stoically put up with a lot during the build, to see inside as the project nears its completion.

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"I am extremely grateful to new Headmaster, Elizabeth Stone, the on-site team at Kier and everyone for giving me such a warm welcome and explaining how this has all come together.”

During the visit, he also joined a ‘Div’ class where students were discussing cyber threats to our democracy.

He also joined a group of students from the sixth form who will shortly finish their education at the College for morning coffee and sausage rolls at the headmaster's house in Kingsgate Street.