A Longridge construction company has completed the first stage of a £6 million community project near Preston.
Carefoot delivered the new Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club as part of a wider regeneration scheme on the former Whittingham Hospital site.
The project forms part of a larger plan to transform the 150-acre site into a new community with up to 750 homes.
The first phase included a new clubhouse, external kiosks, a playground and car parking, while the second will see new playing fields created and the bowling green restored.
Mike Turner, associate at architecture and design practice FWP, said: "It's fantastic to see the new club open and already being so well used, with function bookings taking place during the first weekend following handover.
"It's clear there's a real demand for a facility like this within the community."
FWP provided architecture and interior design services for the project and acted as Building Regulations Principal Designer.
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Andrew Cross, managing director at Carefoot, said: "Replacing a facility that has served the community for more than 70 years is a significant milestone, and it’s fantastic to see the new building open its doors and already welcoming people in.
"I’d like to thank FWP and everyone involved in the project for their hard work and collaboration in bringing the new clubhouse to completion."
The former hospital, built in 1873, was once Britain’s largest asylum and closed in 1995.
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