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Lancashire-based family firm Collinson plc
was chosen to supply and build a new tennis and netball facility at Kent University.
Collinson installed a Challenger sports structure system, which is based on a
clear span, steel superstructure that requires minimal
foundations and can be quickly built.
The frame is covered
with a tensioned PVC membrane, and the university opted for
a white roof which allows light to permeate the building,
flooding the courts with natural light, giving the effect of
playing outdoors without the weather implications.
The external walls have a block-colour effect, and also incorporate the University of Kent Sport
logo on the front of the facility.
Collinson acted as principal contractor for the design
and build of the new facility, which is 52m long by 35m
wide; internally comprising of three courts marked and
kitted out for tennis and netball games, with energy efficient lighting
and ventilation systems.
One end of the facility includes a glazed screen with
sliding doors, creating a light, airy playing environment
even when they are closed to keep out the bad weather,
spanning almost the full width of the facility, when the
weather is good the doors are opened extending the
indoors, outdoors onto three external courts which are
also marked out for both Tennis and Netball.
The Tennis and Netball facility is part of a £4.8million
investment into Kent Sport which also includes a new
fitness suite, an additional multi purpose sports hall and
two dance and fitness classes, all facilities are open for
use by staff, students and the public.
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