Duckes Meadow changing facility

The University is proposing to improve the sports changing facility at Duckes Meadow Sports Field, on Salmon Pool Lane in Exeter.

The current facility is at the end of it’s economic life.

Building a new facility will allow us to provide a range of flexible changing rooms, improved access, increased usable space and improved layout for quicker turnaround times on busy days. The facility will include team changing rooms, referee changing rooms, gender neutral and private facilities, as well as welfare and social space, more locker spaces and spectator toilets.

The new building will be more energy efficient to reduce CO2 emissions, including solar panels on the roof and be heated by air source heat pumps. 

The car park will be altered to incorporate an increased amount of cycle parking, accessible bays and emergency vehicle access.

The new facility will improve student experience and enhance participation in University sports.

Investment in our sports facilities is key to progressing our Strategy 2030 ambitions to support the health and wellbeing of our students.

The new building is proposed to remain within the current footprint of the building and be two storey.

Public engagement event in November 2024

The University held an engagement event on Monday 4 November at Duckes Meadow Sports Field to share the proposal and gather feedback on the plans. You can view the display from the engagement event materials here: Duckes Meadow changing facility engagement display

The team are reviewing the feedback received, with a view to submitting a planning application to Exeter City Council.

If you have any queries about the proposal, you can get in touch with the team at campusdevelopment@exeter.ac.uk