The Isle of Wight Council (IOWC) has confirmed that work has started on the construction of an adiZone multi-sports facility at Sandham Gardens, Sandown.

Basketball hoops, a football goal, a climbing wall, an outdoor gym and a dance area will be provided by the new adiZone, which has been funded by sports kit supplier Adidas and the Small Rural Towns Project. The IOWC Safer Communities Partnership has also contributed towards the development of the adiZone, which will become the 50th facility of its kind across the UK.

IOWC cabinet member responsible for leisure George Brown said: "This will be an excellent community facility that anyone of any ages can enjoy. It will also be a very important resource for local schools and sports clubs who will no doubt use this for training and physical activity purposes."