Investment

1. Physical assets and infrastructure

Alexander Stadium Complex is the largest project in our capital programme. In addition we have renovation works at Sutton Park, Wyndley Leisure Centre, Cannock Chase, upgrades to the Bowls at Leamington, Holford Community Sports Hub and public realm improvements across the city.

Some of our investment is in regional or national assets outside of our administrative boundary. These assets, such as Sandwell Aquatics, and Cannock Chase cycle trails are still important sports facilities to the people of this City.

2. Organisation

Investment in our own capability and capability is required in order to stage an event on this scale and we intend to use the Games to provide a catalyst for our own change to deliver enhanced services overall. Investment for our organisation is in:

• Knowledge transfer from our partners delivering the programme ensuring the learning sticks, new skills.
• Cross departmental working – ownership and collaboration has increased.
• Innovation driven through the need to achieve solutions in tight timescales.

3. Community benefits (economic and social)

Primarily benefits are being accelerated through the community fund.