A project launched by Wokingham Borough Council has been recognised by the Constructing Excellence Awards.

The Carnival Hub, which opened in July 2022, and is now the home to the new Wokingham Leisure Centre and Wokingham Library, wowed judges as it boasts swimming pools, a health suite, 120-station fitness suite, a café and a dual-purpose hall for sports or cultural performances.

This year, the council has been named as a finalist for the Sustainability and Project of the Year awards, with both entries for the achievements at Carnival Hub, Wokingham’s flagship community building.

Cllr Stephen Conway, leader of the council, said: “The Carnival Hub has not even been open a year and already it has brought a lot of joy and opportunities to our residents.

“It is also a great example of what we want to achieve as a council to address the climate emergency, with sustainability being a key pillar of our work.

“Thank you to our partners HLM Architects, Faithful+Gould, Pelikaan Construction, and Roberts Limbrick, for not only putting Carnival Hub forward for the awards, but for playing a huge part in making the hub such a special facility.”