Sturminster Community Centre
Project Description
The Trust aims to provide a multi-functional Community Centre on the old livestock
market site in Sturminster Newton. The project will combine a community hall, community learning centre,
covered market and exhibition area, community and town council offices and business starter units. The
Centre will also enhance the adjoining Railway Gardens.
Project Proposer
Sturminster Community Centre Trust
Amount Awarded
£341,000 - which included £41,000 towards the cost of bid-writers and project management
costs. This represented 12% of the total overall cost for this project
Amount Levered
£2,244,700 in total, of which £1,140,000 had been secured at the time of awarding
the grant.
Performance Indicators
This project contributes to :
- The amount of public open space created
- Establishment of new community facilities
Map
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10
Photographs
Timescale
Construction on the site is due to commence in October 2005
Lessons Learnt
This was a highly ambitious project but one that has a huge amount of local support,
including a team of volunteer professionals who are helping to drive this project forward.
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