Plans for New Sands End Arts and Community Centre Unveiled
Designs for redevelopment of Clancarty Lodge in South Park now available online
Designs for a new Sands End Arts and Community Centre in South Park have been revealed to the public for the first time.
The designs, from a team led by Mae Architects, show the restored original Clancarty Lodge in the north west corner of the Parsons Green park extended to provide a large community hall, plus flexible hall and cafe opening onto an arts courtyard, and connecting to the terrace of the original lodge via an open lobby area.
The centre could also have a number of public outdoor spaces, including the terrace, courtyard, community and nursery gardens and a walnut grove.
Hammersmith & Fulham Council says it has worked closely with residents and local stakeholders to draw up designs for the new centre.
The designs were first shown off at two public consultation events held last week, but are now available online and residents are urged to view them and provide feedback.
The original community centre in library in Broughton Road was sold five years ago by H&F Council's previous administration, despite strong protests from local residents.
Last August, the council announced that it intended creating a new centre in the lodge with a contribution of £2 million from Tideway, which is constructing a drive site for the Tideway Tunnel on Carwath Road.
"The closure of the old community centre was a real
loss to the area so we’re pleased to be building a new one with residents," says Cllr Andrew Jones, H&F Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Regeneration.
"We’ve been working with residents on the designs and I hope everyone will now come and help shape the centre by giving their views.
" We want to provide something that is truly for local people from all backgrounds. To protect it for the future, the new arts and community centre will be run by a community trust of residents."
For more information email SandsEndACC@lbhf.gov.uk.
September 7, 2017
