Already falling into disrepair, the building was further damaged by a suspected arson attack in 2006 The pavilion underwent a major £3m overhaul in 2009 after it became clear that it was not being utilised to its full potential.
The structure had begun to decline before being further harmed by an alleged arson incident in 2006. A major £3m renovation took place in 2009, as the pavilion's underutilization became apparent and efforts were made to maximize its potential.