Construction work is scheduled to start on a new £2.8m Olympic Gymnastics Centre at the University of East Anglia's (UEA) Sportspark on 10 January.

Due to be completed by 22 August, the 648sq m (6,975sq ft) facility will be built by Kier Eastern at the back of the existing Haydn Morris Hall. Fully equipped to Olympic standard, the gymnastics centre will feature pits for vaulting, a high bar, a tumble track, a floor area and a floor level trampoline.

Spectator areas at ground and first floor level are also proposed, along with the ability to add further seating for competitions. Sportspark director Keith Nicholls said: "This Gymnastics Centre will cater especially for those who wish to take up gymnastics at an introductory level."

A director of gymnastics will be appointed to develop a foundation level programme.