A community sports pavilion at Wombwell Park has been refurbished thanks to companies working on new council-owned homes in Gravesham.
Elkins Construction are building eight new affordable council-owned homes at Worcester Close in Istead Rise.
As part of the project, they have made a social value commitment to benefit the local community. Elkins and their contractors Energy Engineering Ltd and MAC Scaffolding, have refurbished two bathrooms at Wombwell Park Pavilion. This investment is worth £8,500 and will enable more clubs to use the space.
The pavilion is managed on behalf of Gravesham Borough Council by Sports4Change who support and coordinate sport and activity projects at the site with a focus on building strong community bonds and reducing social isolation through sports.
This week, Cllr Karina O’Malley, Gravesham Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing Services, joined representatives from Elkins, Energy Engineering Ltd and MAC Scaffolding to mark the completion of the refurbishment.
Cllr O’Malley said: “The Worcester Close development is an important part of our commitment to increase the supply of high-quality affordable homes for local people.
“We are equally proud of the social value delivered through this project. The refurbishments here at Wombwell Park will open up the Pavilion to many more groups and we are grateful to Elkins and their partners for their contribution.
"These improvements will make a real difference to the groups who use the pavilion.
“It's wonderful to see a construction project that not only provides new homes but also invests in our neighbourhoods.
“This is what true social value looks like - supporting people, places and opportunities for years to come.”
A spokesman for Elkins Construction said: “We are pleased to have delivered this initiative in partnership with our supply chain.
“We are always working to ensure our social value activities have a positive impact on the communities we work within and especially when they have a long lasting impact such as this one.”