A TIP TOP SUCCESS: MALVERN ST JAMES' SPORTS HALL NEARS COMPLETION
Just eight months after the foundations were laid for Malvern St James' £4.5 million Sports Hall, the 'Topping Out' ceremony took place, as the magnificent building reached its highest point.
Armed with a yew tree and a Union Jack, Headmistress of the School Rosalind Hayes, led guests from main contractors SpellerMetcalfe, and the School Chaplain to the top of the scaffolding where, in traditional fashion, they to set the tree spirits free, blessed the building and acknowledged the united efforts used to construct the building.
Due for completion in the summer the Sports Hall will include six multi-use Courts, Climbing Wall, Fitness suite, Dance Studio and Junior Gym, a Seminar Room and Licensed Juice and Coffee Bar as well as a viewing gallery.
It's an eco-friendly build with a sedum roof and natural ventilation and the yew tree used for the ceremony will be planted close by in the School grounds. The building has been delivered on time and on budget.
Headmistress Rosalind Hayes said: " This is not only a State of the Art facility for our girls, but will be a prestigious and valuable addition to community resources in the area. Both the general public and our girls will be able to enjoy using these excellent facilities ".
Steve Speller, Joint Managing Director of Main Contractors SpellerMetcalfe, who are based in Malvern, said:
“We are delighted to have worked with Malvern St. James on this hugely successful contract, which will not only provide exceptional sports facilities but will also form and outstanding architectural land mark for Malvern. Our company has a strong reputation for meeting the building needs of the education sector and enjoys substantial levels of repeat business from schools and colleges across the county." Any one interested in viewing the new Malvern St James Sports Hall complex with a view to booking, should contact Angela Hencher, Deputy Bursar on 01684 584 605
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