Crystal Palace sports centre set for £130m revamp

Crystal Palace sports centre set for £130m revampImage source, GLAImage caption, The world-leading sports venue, which first opened in 1964, is set for a major upgrade ByCameron BlackshawLocal Democracy Reporting ServicePublished25 minutes agoPlans to transform and regenerate the world-leading Crystal Palace National Sports Centre are set to be approved by Bromley Council.The scheme include a revamp of the athletics stadium, indoor arena, and swimming and diving facilities.The project - spearheaded by the Greater London Authority (GLA) and London's mayor Sir Sadiq Khan - is to be discussed by Bromley Council on Thursday, where planning officers have recommended it for approval.Supporters have praised the sporting opportunities the new centre will bring to south London, while objectors are concerned certain sports could be disadvantaged under the new plans.Image source, GLAImage caption, The athletics stadium would be revamped under the plans Bromley planners said the proposal would "significantly enhance the quality of the existing sports provision and improve the experience of users across both the borough and London".The planning application has received hundreds of responses from Bromley residents; 390 people wrote in to support the project, while the proposal also garnered 406 objections.The battle to bring London Diamond League 'home' to Crystal PalacePublished11 JulySupporters have welcomed the chance to bring the dilapidated complex back to life, with one describing it as "the beating heart of Crystal Palace, much loved and used".Others felt the centre's revival would reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in the area by increasing sporting opportunities. Several sporting bodies have also thrown their support behind the project, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).England Athletics said the project would "secure the long-term future of the site and allow it to serve as a modern, inclusive, and...