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New images of the proposed redevelopment of the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre have been released, showcasing a refurbished 50m swimming and diving pools and improvements to the external pitches and athletics stadium.<\/p>\n
The centre, which opened in 1964, was the site of the first Women’s FA Cup final, and has also hosted Grand Prix motor-racing.<\/p>\n
The redevelopment would be completed by Morgan Sindall Construction, the mayor of London has announced, with planning applications due to be made imminently. <\/p>\n
The ambition is for the work to begin in the second half of 2025, and be complete by 2028.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The 60-year-old building that houses the swimming pools and indoor facilities has a Grade II listed structure that must be redeveloped in accordance with heritage guidelines. <\/p>\n
Sir Sadiq Khan said: “Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is an historic and much-loved sporting and community facility where many UK sporting stars have started their careers and trained, but which needs major investment and refurbishment.<\/p>\n
“We look forward to working closely with partners and the local community to create an outstanding sporting venue.”<\/p>\n
Richard Dobson, of Morgan Sindall Construction, said he was delighted to work on the historic sporting venue.<\/p>\n
“We look forward to continuing our close and collaborative relationship with the Greater London Authority on this regeneration,” he added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n