Work gets underway on new Smethwick park pavilion
Construction work on a new community pavilion has begun at a Smethwick park.
The project, which is part of the wider £5.1 million restoration of West Smethwick Park, will see a new building with a cafe, conference facilities, community rooms and toilets.
It will be built on the site of the previous pavilion, which was demolished in 1982.
Interclass, the construction company undertaking the work, is scheduled to complete the building by the end of 2021.
The pavilion will be operated by Sandwell Leisure Trust and forms another key component in the recent development in the Smethwick area, with the park being only a short distance from the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre.
The restoration project is being funded through the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with support from Sandwell Council, and will see many improvements throughout the park – including restoring, conserving and maintaining the park’s heritage features such as the Chance Memorial, drinking fountain and entrance gateways. There will also be new and restored footpaths, plus improvements to the car parking area.
The project will also focus on community engagement and will look to host a series of events and activities for the public, once Covid-19 restrictions allow.
