David Ross Sports Village, The University of Nottingham
- Status
- Completed 2017
- Client
- University of Nottingham
- Value
- £40m
- Procurement Method
- Design and Build
- Services
- Architect and Lead Consultant from Concept to Completion
- Scale
- 15,857m²
The new state-of-the-art £40m David Ross Sports Village is a fantastic new addition to The University of Nottingham’s Park Campus, providing all its sports teams and clubs with a great range of innovative new facilities in a lively and inclusive environment.
- Status
- Completed 2017
- Client
- University of Nottingham
- Value
- £40m
- Procurement Method
- Design and Build
- Services
- Architect and Lead Consultant from Concept to Completion
- Scale
- 15,857m²
The construction of the new complex has seen the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing sports centre to make way for a new building, which is three times the previous size. The complex includes a new main sports hall, 200 station fitness suite, sports science facilities and office accommodation. The creation of a modern, custom-built sporting infrastructure is playing a major role in inspiring increased participation.
Climbing wall
“There are a wide range of local users from schools to local sports clubs. The venue has also attracted in major events including the National Table Tennis Championships, The British University Squash Championships, Premier League Squash Fixtures, National Badminton League, Futsal Super League, UK Corporate Games, Association of Colleges Games, Shotokan European Championships, England Handball training camps to name but a few.”
The new building houses the largest University sports hall in the UK at 3,840sq.m that offers 20 badminton courts, 4 netball courts, 4 volleyball courts, 4 basketball courts, 4 handball courts, 4 indoor hockey pitches, 2 korfball pitches and 4 futsall pitches. The building also includes a climbing wall, indoor sprint track, strength and conditioning facility, archery and fencing hall, dance studios, snooker hall and martial arts dojo. Squash courts are also included with a full glass court with spectator seating.
The new development is helping to deliver the University’s ambition to significantly increase participation in sports at all levels — from encouraging children to experience a range of new sporting pastimes, through to the enhancement of elite performance at a national and international level.
Court view 01
Court view 02
