The investment and the concept
Project for a Polish local authority next to a public “Orlik” sports pitch — delivered as part of a Local Action Group (LGD) programme. The objective: create year-round sports infrastructure available to local residents. The Orlik pitch is already operating. What was missing was a covered facility that allowed training regardless of the weather.
The enquiry came from the local authority — from the sports and recreation officer. The brief was clear: a public facility, full equipment, separate WC, and something that could be included in a grant funding application.
For UK / Irish councils and parish authorities, the equivalent context would be a small community gym alongside an existing 3G pitch, community centre or village hall — funded through a sports development grant, parish precept or community asset transfer.
Technical specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External dimensions | 10 m × 4 m |
| Internal height | 2.70 m (sloping down to 2.60 m) |
| Colour | RAL 7016 anthracite / RAL 9010 white |
| Walls | 100 mm polyurethane sandwich panel, U = 0.24 W/m²K |
| Floor | 100 mm PUR sandwich panel + 12 mm OSB + PVC flooring |
Doors and windows
| Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Entrance door | Glazed, thermal aluminium 110 × 210 cm |
| Panoramic windows | PVC 120 × 210 cm — 5 units across the full front |
| WC window | Small vent 50 × 50 cm |
| Internal door (WC) | White smooth 90 × 205 cm |
Five large panoramic windows across the front give a sense of transparency — residents can see the interior, which encourages entry and builds a sense of safety. Important in any public facility, particularly in the evening.
Training equipment
Strength zone
- Multi-station (Smith machine, cable stations, squat rack, bench press)
- Olympic barbell with collars
- Full Olympic plate set
- Dumbbell set 2.5–25 kg with dedicated rack
- Multi-position adjustable bench
- Cable attachment set
- Training mats
Cardio zone
- Training treadmill
- Spinning bike
WC (sanitary block)
- WC pan
- Washbasin
- Electric water heater
Why a GymBox works alongside a public sports pitch
An open sports pitch is open infrastructure, not an enclosed hall. It needs complementing with a year-round, heated facility — because the pitch operates for 12 months, but strength and cardio training through Central European winters without heating isn’t realistic.
GymBox 10×4 alongside the pitch solves this comprehensively:
- Warm walls (PUR 100 mm, U = 0.24 W/m²K) — effective winter insulation
- AC with heating — comfortable 18–20°C even at −20°C outside
- WC — essential for a public facility
- 5 panoramic windows — natural light without additional lighting costs during the day
Grant funding — Local Action Group (LGD)
The investment was delivered under a Polish LGD (Local Action Group) programme. For local authorities and government organisations, a GymBox can be an eligible cost in a grant funding application — the module has full technical documentation needed to apply for grants.
For UK / Irish councils the equivalent funding routes include Sport England Community Asset Fund, National Lottery Awards for All, FAI/IFA community sport grants, or local council capital programmes. We can provide technical documentation in English on request.
Scope of delivery
- Concept design and functional documentation
- Modular unit production
- Delivery to investment site
- Installation on hard-paved area next to the pitch
- Sports equipment installation
- Full project coordination
Lead time: up to 12 weeks from deposit clearance.
Investment
| Item | Amount (net) |
|---|---|
| GymBox 10×4 m — turn-key delivery | from £34,400 |
Price covers: design, production, delivery, installation, sports equipment, WC, coordination.