Crystal Palace National Sports Centre (CPNSC)

Welcome to the project page for the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre (CPNSC) project, which is being built by Morgan Sindall Construction.

Here you can read about the project and its positive effect on the community, and track progress as it happens.

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Key facts

Structural alterations to bring the 50m competition pool and the dive pool back to use
Enhancement of the changing facilities
Refurbishment of existing façade to provide an energy efficient building
Incorporation of new lifts and improved access around the building
Improvements to public realm to better connect the Centre with the railway station
Gas free, energy efficient changes to reduce the carbon A target reduction in total operational energy demand by 69%.
A target reduction in total carbon emissions by up to 97% based on an energy consumption baseline year of 2017/18.

About the project

In May 2025, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, appointed Morgan Sindall Construction to transform the iconic Crystal Palace National Sports Centre into the home of UK athletics once more. Appointed by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to lead the redevelopment, the scheme is located at the heart of five London boroughs, Bromley, Croydon, Lewisham, Lambeth, and Southwark.

The Mayor announced plans for the redevelopment of the site in Summer 2023 to upgrade sporting facilities and following a number of recent short-term improvements, he unveiled new concept images showcasing how the centre is being developed to look in three years, with completion on target for 2028.

A number of short-term improvements have already taken place over the past 12 months, including repairing the athletics track, installing temporary floodlighting, creating a café and soft play facility and upgrading the fitness gym.

In collaboration with Morgan Sindall Construction, the project’s restoration is being delivered alongside Faulkner Brown, who are leading on the leisure refurbishment, sports masterplan specialists WOO Architects – part of the creatives team behind both the London and Paris Olympics, Max Fordham for decarbonisation and sustainability, and Alan Baxter Associates, whose focus is on conserving the site's impressive structural heritage.

Morgan Sindall Construction will begin a pre-construction period immediately, which will include detailed applications for planning and listed building consent, before major works are planned to commence in the second half of next year (2026).

You can find out more about our appointment to the project in this press release.

Working in the local community

With its ongoing commitment to enhancing the communities in which it operates, Morgan Sindall has arranged a comprehensive Social Value plan which has already commenced and will continue to do so throughout construction. Initiatives include a brand-new Knowledge Quad, which will open towards the end of 2025; a cash investment from its newly established ‘Just Transition Fund’; a wide range of career opportunities – from paid work experience and apprenticeships to full-time employment and training courses; and a series of careers events and engagement sessions with schools across the five boroughs.

Making a positive difference in the communities we work is a vital part of our responsible business plan. Our Community Investment Group supports our project teams in the delivery of local community engagement projects. We will shortly be holding bi-weekly consultation sessions at the facility to answer any specific questions on the project.

Elliott Shaw is the dedicated community contact for the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre project and will maintain communications with neighbours and the surrounding community. If you have any questions, please do get in touch with Elliott via the contact form at the bottom of the page with any queries.

As a business we are proud members of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, which has a Code of Considerate Practice designed to encourage best practice beyond statutory requirements.

This page will provide a snapshot of activities we have been undertaking in the local community.

Working with educational institutions

We are reaching schools, colleges and universities to explore collaboration – if there are opportunities to collaborate please contact Elliott Shaw. We can offer:

Pathways into construction career talks
Design & build workshops
Art workshops for primary school
Construction workshops
Try-a-trade experiences

Wider community support

We are here to support the community and give back in meaningful ways. Please contact Elliott if you have any collaboration opportunities such as:

Volunteering
Donations of materials to local charities

Upcoming events

Keep checking back here for information on upcoming events and to register.

Interested in working on the project?

Are you a local Small or Medium Enterprise and interested in working on the project?

Please contact Elliott Shaw via the form at the bottom of this page.

Your suggestions matter

We will have a community suggestions box located on our site hoardings. Please get in touch with any suggestions on the project or community engagement opportunities if you are passing our project.

Careers in Construction

Interested in a Career in Construction, Work Experience or an Apprenticeship?

We will be delivering a range of accredited and non-accredited construction programmes for young people and adults.
We will offer residents from the five boroughs the chance to obtain a CSCS card.
Our Programmes offer try-a-trade workshops.
We will offer paid and unpaid work experience to young people and young adults.
We will create a number of apprenticeships both professional and trade.
We will have jobs for people wanting to work on locally on this exciting project.
We will provide T-Level students with 45-day industrial placement.

If you're interested in any of these opportunities, get in touch via the contact form at the bottom of this page.