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16/02/2017

New £38.9m Forfar Community Campus Opens

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A new £38.9 million community campus has been opened in Angus.

The new Forfar Community Campus, built by Robertson Tayside in partnership with hub East Central Scotland, was officially unveiled today, 16 February.

The facility accommodates three elements of the community; the children and young people and staff from Forfar Academy, the communities team, and the brand new sport and leisure facilities.

In addition, a learning resource centre and enhanced community facilities have been built, including a performance space and accommodation for adult learning and youth activities.

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The new sports centre features a 25-metre swimming pool with pool pod, studio pool with moveable depth floor, sauna and steam room, 8-court double main games hall, gymnasium, 50-station fitness suite, two studio rooms, squash court and crèche.

The leisure provision includes a theatre, bookable meeting rooms and café, while the outdoor facilities include a floodlit full-size synthetic grass pitch and a floodlit multi-use games area.

The second phase of the project will see the old school buildings demolished and the completion of the external works, including the sports fields.

Councillor Sheena Welsh said: "This modern, fit-for-purpose community campus is focal point for Forfar. We are committed to delivering the very best facilities for the whole community and this campus is a facility that residents can be proud of.

"The sharing of accommodation by different age groups has positive benefits for the community. It creates opportunities for people of all ages to spend time together and share skills and experiences."

(LM/JP)

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