Greyfriars is proud to have been appointed by Drayton Parish Council to deliver comprehensive Project Management and Cost Consultancy services for the refurbishment of the historic King George V Pavilion in Drayton, Norfolk.
Originally opened in 1966 and overlooking the much-loved King George’s Field, the Pavilion has served as a central hub for local sports clubs, community groups and parish events for decades. This refurbishment project will protect its heritage while modernising the building to meet the needs of a growing community.
Revitalising a Pavilion with Heritage and Potential
As Drayton continues to expand, demand for high-quality, accessible and flexible community facilities has increased. While the Pavilion benefits from strong natural light and longstanding community value, it now requires modernisation to support:
- Growing participation in grassroots sport
- Expanding neighbourhoods within Drayton
- Inclusive access requirements
- Long-term operational sustainability
Drayton Parish Council is investing in a carefully considered refurbishment that balances preservation with the delivery of a modern, future-ready community building.
Our Role: Project Management and Cost Consultancy from Concept to Completion
Greyfriars will provide end-to-end project management, cost management and commercial consultancy, ensuring strong governance, programme certainty and value for money throughout the refurbishment.
Our responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining a clear, deliverable project programme
- Coordinating the design team and specialist consultants
- Managing planning applications and technical approvals
- Leading stakeholder engagement and community consultation
- Overseeing procurement, tendering and contract administration
- Delivering transparent cost planning, reporting and commercial control
With extensive experience delivering community and public sector refurbishment projects across East Anglia, we understand the importance of financial accountability, local engagement and long-term asset performance.
What the King George V Pavilion Refurbishment Will Deliver
The refurbishment will modernise the Pavilion while retaining its important role at the heart of the community.
Planned improvements include:
- Sport England and ECB-compliant changing facilities
- Dedicated officials’ changing accommodation
- A refurbished and modernised clubroom
- Upgraded WC provision
- A new kitchen servery for community events
- Fully accessible design features, including a platform lift
- Additional secure storage
- Mechanical and electrical upgrades
- Sustainability improvements and long-term resilience measures
The completed Pavilion will provide a welcoming, inclusive and future-proof sports and community facility for Drayton.
Delivering Social Value in Drayton and Norfolk
Greyfriars is committed to creating measurable social value alongside capital delivery. Our approach includes:
- Supporting local suppliers and SMEs in Norfolk
- Providing school engagement initiatives and T-Level placements
- Creating apprenticeship opportunities
- Facilitating community workshops and consultation sessions
- Supporting local charities, clubs and volunteer groups
- Assisting in the development of a sustainable revenue strategy
Our goal is to ensure the refurbished Pavilion becomes a thriving, financially sustainable community asset for generations.
Supporting Drayton’s Long-Term Community Vision
Working closely with councillors, sports clubs, residents and local stakeholders, Greyfriars will provide collaborative leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
This refurbishment aligns with Drayton’s wider community ambitions and supports the objectives set out in the Parish’s neighbourhood planning framework.
By combining heritage sensitivity, technical expertise and strong cost control, we are helping transform the King George V Pavilion into a modern facility that reflects Drayton’s future.
Learn more about our cost consultancy services here: Cost Management – Greyfriars | Project and Cost Management Experts
Read about Drayton’s Neighbourhood Plan here: Drayton Parish Council | Neighbourhood Plan