Update on SVA Facility Upgrades
The SVA’s current focus is on bringing back into use some of our facilities that have fallen into disrepair over the last ten years. The community’s use of these extra facilities and use of the SVA’s other facilities creates revenue to offset higher running, maintenance and refurbishment costs.
A new online booking system for our facilities will be available on our website in 2024. This will improve our efficiency and booking confirmation response times. More information on this will be available in early 2024.
Upgrades to the Bank room began earlier this year and are now complete. This small room will make a fantastic therapy, meeting space or workspace. If you wish to view this room, please do not hesitate to send us an email.
Our second project has been the Kentmere room. This refurb has become more of a challenge than we expected. Due to the financial costs of replacing the roof and curing dampness (both now complete), we have had to pause the internal refurbishment of the Kentmere Room until the required funding, time and energy are available.
Our long planned refurbishment of our Pavilion is starting to move forward with the fantastic news that The National Lottery fund has confirmed £30k+ of funding to enable Phase One to start before Christmas. This phase consists of replacing our large water tank for the changing room showers, new windows & patio doors, and new a decking platform overlooking the playground. The work began on 4th December. Our vision for the Pavilion is that it is a hub for community sports, young people and associated clubs & groups.
The Ball court sadly closed in June 2023 after some vandalism. The inspection report deemed the area unsafe for public access. The Ballcourt will remain closed until a refurbishment plan can be agreed and funded. If you are someone who would like to get involved with the fundraising or grant applications for the Ball court, please email us directly.
The Playground maintenance has been continuing. The dry-stone walling underwent repairs on the 27th and 28th of November. An addition of Willow tunnel will be added to the playground in Spring next year.
For more information on the SVA’s investments in its facilities, please view the Meeting Minutes page of our website and click on 17/11/2023.