Client: University of York The York Sports Village is a state-of-the-art complex designed to support both competitive athletes and the local community. The facility boasts a competition-standard, eight-lane 25-metre swimming pool, a learner pool, a full-size 3G Astroturf pitch, and three five-a-side football pitches. In addition to these high-performance sports amenities, the complex features a 100-station fitness suite, spinning and yoga studios, three specialist treatment rooms, and relaxing sauna and steam rooms. The design of the complex incorporates modern aesthetics with extensive glazing, giving the building a bright and welcoming feel. Services we provided Structural Engineering Civil & Infrastructure Engineering Geotechnical & Ground Engineering Ground Investigation & Land Quality Water Engineering & Flood Risk Our Role Our team developed a detailed drainage strategy for the site, ensuring that the drainage design aligned with the existing infrastructure and effectively managed surface water. The drainage strategy was tailored to suit the site’s constraints and to mitigate any potential issues associated with water management. Structural design Throughout the design phase, we coordinated closely with the client and stakeholders to refine the drainage and structural designs, addressing any challenges that arose and ensuring that our solutions were fully integrated with the wider development plan. Additionally, we provided full civil and structural engineering design services for the main building and associated facilities. Planning and stakeholder support Throughout the design phase, we coordinated closely with the client and stakeholders to refine the drainage and structural designs, addressing any challenges that arose and ensuring that our solutions were fully integrated with the wider development plan. This required careful planning and coordination to ensure that the proposed solutions complemented the surrounding facilities without causing disruption during the construction phase. Overcoming challenges The York Sports Village project presented several challenges, particularly in integrating the new drainage and structural designs with the existing university infrastructure. This required careful planning and coordination to ensure that the proposed solutions complemented the surrounding facilities without causing disruption during the construction phase.