Westminster School reveals proposed upgrade to Thomas Pavilion sports facility

One of Adelaide’s most expensive private schools has unveiled plans for a massive expansion to its sports pavilion, which is only five years old.

How Westminster School's current sports facility looks now, before the proposed overhaul Picture: JPE Design Studio

One of Adelaide’s most expensive private schools has revealed multimillion-dollar plans to expand its five-year-old sports facility by adding a second gym and new learning spaces.

Westminster School has lodged plans to Marion Council to expand the Thomas Pavilion, a two-storey multipurpose sports facility that officially opened five years ago.

If approved, the Marion school would add a second gym that directly connects to its current gym and an office/teacher preparation space on the ground floor.

The first floor would boast two learning spaces, a store room to support the learning areas and a new bridge that connects to the existing sports building.

Concept images of proposed plans to expand Westminster School's sports facility, Thomas Pavilion, with a new two-storey building. Picture: JPE Design Studio

Concept images of proposed plans to expand Westminster School's sports facility, Thomas Pavilion, with a new two-storey building. Picture: JPE Design Studio

Westminster School principal Simon Shepherd said the “exciting development” was part of their commitment to give students an “exceptional learning and co-curricular environment”.

“The project will further support Westminster’s vision of delivering an adventurous education for all students, offering opportunities to grow, lead and connect through academic pursuits, sport, activities and community life,” Mr Shepherd said.

“We look forward to sharing more information with our community as the project progresses.”

Three trees would be cut down and the car park revamped under the plans.

Public consultation closes on July 9.

Last month, the co-educational independent day and boarding school, which charges up to $26,000 a year, revealed plans to build a new junior primary building for their youngest cohort – reception to year 3 students.

That $25m upgrade would feature a new art and STEM areas, outdoor learning spaces, technology-integrated classrooms and creative breakout areas.