A NEW image of Warrington's first youth zone has been released with contractors saying the £6.9m project is progressing well.

Being built in the Stadium Quarter, the youth zone neighbours Central Station and the bus station.

The building will offer more than 20 activities every evening for young people aged between seven and 19, up to 25 for those with a disability.

Dave McNicholl, chief executive of Warrington Youth Zone said: “It is great to see Warrington’s new Youth Zone is taking shape and I am pleased to report building work is progressing well. With an array of activities available, Warrington Youth Zone will provide new opportunities for thousands of young people. If you are interested in supporting young people through this new charity then please get in touch to join us on this exciting journey.”

Ian Threadgold, managing director of Caddick Construction NW said: “Work is progressing extremely well on site and it’s great to see the building take shape which gives the first visual indication of how impressive this facility is going to be.

He added: “After more than a year of lockdowns and uncertainty there has never been a greater need for facilities like these where young people can go to socialise, play sports and learn new skills. It is the perfect time for kids to be kids again and enjoy everything that the Warrington Youth Zone will have to offer.”

For just 50p per visit, members will have access to an indoor climbing wall, four court sports hall, training kitchen, music room with a recording studio, fully equipped gym, dance and drama studio, 3G kick pitch, arts and crafts room, enterprise and employability suite and much more. Activities will be delivered by trained youth workers and supported by a team of dedicated volunteers.

The Youth Zone is being developed by the national youth charity OnSide in partnership with Warrington Borough Council and the private sector.

For more, visit warringtonyouthzone.org