Rance Booth Smith Architects have recently produced a feasibility study for the design of a new community centre to form a focal point within the regeneration of a deprived area of the Tees Valley at Eston Park.

The park itself has a number of football and rugby pitches and the accommodation will enhance the use and facilities for the users.

The proposed scheme will become a demonstration project highlighting the benefits from low energy design and renewable technologies. The venue will provide year round indoor and outdoor amenities for the local community which will include:

• Exhibition spaces
• Activity spaces
• Learning centre
• Cafe
• Outdoor performance areas and sports pitches
• Children's indoor play
• Rangers/wardens office
• Toilets/changing facilities
• Internal and external storage