Construction of an indoor sports hall in Jokela

The development of Jokela, the northernmost urban area in the municipality of Tuusula, has been designated as a priority project for the municipality in the coming years. Located along the railway line, Jokela is a potential growth centre, and the population is expected to grow in the coming years.

The number of people participating in indoor sports has also grown significantly thanks to various associations and organisations, but the challenge is the lack of facilities. Currently, the small gyms at the Kolsan (325 m²), Pertun (165 m²) and Lepola (200 m²) schools, as well as the school centre’s gym (851 m²), are used as indoor sports facilities. Providing school sports and after-school sports clubs within the current facilities is already challenging due to the small size of the halls. The upcoming renovation of the school centre and possible changes in the number of schools due to the service network will further reduce opportunities for indoor sports, not to mention ensuring school sports during the renovation.

Physical activity has a holistic effect on people; its effects are visible in physical, mental and social well-being. In the municipality’s well-being plan, exercise has been identified as a significant factor in the well-being of residents. The Social

Democratic Council Group, together with representatives from other groups, proposes that Tuusula urgently investigate the possibility of building an indoor sports hall in Jokela.

The aim of building a sports hall is to ensure that schoolchildren and those who participate in indoor sports have the opportunity to exercise in their own village. This will reduce the need for transport for both parents and the municipality. The opportunity to exercise

will be guaranteed for all residents, including those in Jokela.

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