Outdoor Education Advisers' Panel

DEVON County Council has confirmed it will put £2.7m towards a state-of-the-art outdoor education centre in Haven Banks

The county council said it would set aside the money from funds released by the sale of Exeter International Airport.
The total cost of the Haven Banks project is around £5.7m, and the council is now looking to secure the additional funding from various sources, including trusts and partners.

The centre will offer purpose-built water sports facilities, corporate training and a climbing wall.

Devon County Council leader John Hart said:  “This will be a centre of excellence both regionally and nationally. “We are strongly committed to supporting the economy, not just in Exeter, but across the rest of the county.

“This new world-class centre will provide a valuable facility for all young people across the county, but particularly vulnerable youngsters and those who might not normally be able to use this kind of facility.”