St Gerard’s School in Bangor, Gwynedd, has begun construction of a new £150,000 sports complex, Insider Media has reported.

St Gerard’s School is a co-educational independent school catering for children from reception to Year 12.

A multi-use games area (MUGA), being built on a seven-acre site at the school, which is expected to be completed in March. It will feature an artificial grass surface, changing rooms, a lavatory block, and parking area. The school is also hoping to be granted planning permission for floodlights.

St Gerard’s School’s business manager Steve Griffiths said: “The new facilities will be a brilliant addition to the site and further improve our physical education provision.

“Construction is well under way and the next-generation pitch will be top of the range, making this one of the best outdoor sporting surfaces in the region.

“Long-term, there will be opportunities to capitalise on the MUGA as a potential revenue stream given there is demand in Northwest Wales for places to play five-a-side football, netball, hockey, tennis, basketball and more.

“There is room for two netball or basketball courts, one seven-a-side football pitch and use for other games and sports as well. It’s going to be epic and we can’t wait to see the completed project.

“We have further plans for the site, but ultimately the top priority is providing our pupils with the very best teaching in a high-quality setting.”

Headmaster Campbell Harrison added: “Redevelopment of our sports facilities is just one of the ways we are looking to capitalise on our footprint and place here in the centre of Bangor.

“We have demonstrated commitment to pupils, their families and our community with a major investment programme which also included a revamp of the sixth form suite, the library, the car park, a wellness walk, roof repairs, a rebrand of the logo and website, and a £150,000 heating system.”