Conlon completes university's £6m sports hall

Preston-based Conlon Construction has completed the final phase of Lancaster University's new £6m sports hall.

The 1,347 sq hall is an extension of the university’s existing sports facilities and has been created to encourage more people from within the university and the local community to engage in sports activities.

It features full-size sports courts, including a basketball court and eight badminton courts, as well as retractable seating for more than 500 people.

Professor Andy Schofield, Lancaster University’s vice-chancellor, said: "The building will be a real asset to the university, providing a great setting for sport but also, considering the current pressure on teaching space due to the pandemic, much-needed space to support teaching and exams.”