CONSTRUCTION of a new community centre is now underway at Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne.

Councillors gathered at the site, between Pevensey Bay Road and Harbour Quay on the western side of the new Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park, to mark the start of the development.

The new community centre will comprise a large main hall with double height space, a smaller hall, storage areas, kitchen, meeting rooms and reception. In addition, the foyer has a café area that will open out on to a secure outside terrace.

The construction is being managed by Sea Change Sussex, the economic regeneration company responsible for developing the adjacent business park and for the recently-built Pacific House offices.

Construction is expected to be completed in spring 2018.