The redevelopment project of the Watford Grammar School for Boys (WBGS) Pavilion was celebrated on Thursday with a traditional "topping out" ceremony led by construction company Tuskar.

School staff and governors, together with officials from West Herts Hockey Club, staff from the construction company and from architects, Synergy Johnson, will assemble at the pavilion at the old grammar school field of Coningsby Drive, Watford, to mark a major milestone in the construction of the new building.

Demolition of the original pavilion began in April following successful bids to Sport England and the Department for Education for the £1.2 million funding necessary for the redevelopment.

The pavilion, which is due to be completed by November 2014, will provide brand new facilities for the school as well as its community sports partners.

The two storey building will comprise ten changing rooms on the ground floor as well as a club room with a viewing gallery on the second floor.

The new building also includes several environmental features.

Acting headmaster of the grammar school Mark Allchorn said: "Today marks another milestone in what has truly been a very exciting project for the school and our community partners.

"The new facilities will complement the excellence the school pursues in sport. We hope this will become a hub for outdoor sports in the area ensuring the long term future of sport in Watford."

John Murphy from Tuskar said: "We’re delighted to be marking this significant milestone on such a prestigious project. We have been privileged to have been the principal contractor for this project and it’s really exciting to be nearing completion on this final phase."