Portfolio of projects & experience
Over the next few pages, we have included just some of projects we have delivered in the Leisure sector.
From large scale wet and dry leisure centres, to hotels, restaurants and cinemas.
These case studies provide a small snapshot of our expertise - to find out more on each case study, use the embedded links to call out our expanded digital case studies.
Hackney Britannia Leisure Centre, London | £53.8m London Borough of Hackney
Hackney Britannia is an outstanding new community leisure centre that supports healthy lifestyles for residents in Hackney.
Procured through the Southern Construction Framework the stacked facility features an impressive six-lane, 25 metre main pool with access to a steam room and sauna and a 20x10m training pool with movable floor and sensory lighting installation. There is also a splash ‘leisure water’ facility for children and families to enjoy, equipped with water features and a 15 metre high water flume. It also boasts a large fitness suite with five flexible studio spaces, a six-court indoor sports hall, four squash courts, two five-a-side football pitches and two tennis courts on the roof, along with a café and public toilets which will be available for use by the local community.
Centre Leisure, Slough | £18.6m Slough Borough Council/Slough Urban Renewal
Design and construction of a new three storey leisure centre at the heart of Slough as part of the regeneration of the town.
Following the demolition of the existing leisure centre, the team created a brand new steel framed complex which included a 25m eight-lane swimming pool, learner pool with moveable floors and spectator area.
In addition, the BREEAM Very Good centre includes four sports courts, treatment rooms, cafe, fitness suite and studios and a selection of administration and office spaces.
The 5,000m2 facility also secured a national Silver Award at the Considerate Constructors Scheme Awards for its approach to community engagement.
Market Rasen Leisure Centre, Lincolnshire | £4.9m West Lindsay District Council
Design and construction of a brand new leisure centre with four court sports hall, gym, café, changing facilities and a full size 3G pitch.
Procured through the SCAPE Regional Construction framework, the 18,300sqft facility was designed closely with Everyone Active focusing on generous glazing for natural lighting as well as material palette that considers and compliments the natural surroundings.
During the build, almost £1.1 million of social value investment was delivered back into the local community through educational engagement, community projects and local employment. Since opening, the centre, which is the first of its kind locally, saw a 394% growth in users.
Old Library Site, Slough | £48m Slough Borough Council/Slough Urban Renewal
The £48 million mixed-use development in the heart of Slough, is the cornerstone of the town centre’s repurposing, blending its rich heritage with future aspirations.
Delivered three months ahead of schedule, on budget and scoring 10/10 for customer satisfaction, the Old Library Site development truly created a place the whole community can enjoy, significantly and positively contributing further to changing the face of Slough. Through construction it generated £40.1 million in social value; this included providing new insight for over 2,000 students and getting 22 Slough residents back into work. The scheme worked tirelessly to make sure that community benefit were key priorities, and this is continuing, with 70% of the hotel employees being Slough residents; leaving an incredible legacy for the town.
Oldham Town Hall | £37m Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Oldham Town Hall is a listed historic building situated in the centre of a 19th century industrial town which has since lost its traditional cotton spinning industry.
The scheme involved demolition, refurbishment and extension of the existing Grade II listed town hall to provide a seven screen cinema, seven restaurants, a café area and public realm.
Careful restoration and extension has ensured that it now has a new lease of life after being named back in 2009 as one of Britain's 'top ten endangered buildings' by the Victorian Society.
14 industry awards show the level of quality, care and attention not only to the building, but for the surrounding community as well.
Arbour Park Football Stadium, Slough | £12.7m Slough Borough Council/Slough Urban Renewal
The creation of a new 1950 capacity stadium and state-of-the-art 3G pitch for Slough Town Football Club.
The scheme was delivered as part of a wider leisure redevelopment programme being undertaken by Slough Urban Renewal. Arbour Park is a key outcome in the council's five year £35million leisure strategy,
Arbour Park comprised a new stadium, entrance and stand building with changing rooms, clubroom, bar and a meeting suite. A new four court sports hall with changing facilities, synthetic 3G floodlit pitch, a new car park and remodelling of the adjacent school sports hall. The stadium won best non-league ground in 2017 as well as other national industry awards.
Slough Ice Arena | £10.2m Slough Borough Council/Slough Urban Renewal
Refurbishment and extension of the existing Ice Arena in Slough to enhance its character, create legibility, enhance biodiversity and contribute to sustainability. The scheme involved the complete strip out of the existing facility and a two storey canopy extensions to house a new café, kitchen, reception and office.
In addition a brand new ice rink was laid, changing rooms were upgraded and a new leisure suite was installed including gym ad fitness centre and climbing zone.
The entire seating was also upgraded, a new car park created and the building completely re-clad to create a visually stunning and brand new building for the Slough Jets and the local community.
Salt Hill Activity Centre, Slough | £6m Slough Borough Council/Slough Urban Renewal
Following the closure of the original 'Absolutely Ten Pin Bowling' facility in Salt Hill Park, Morgan Sindall refurbished the building, transforming it into a multi-function family activity centre.
A new bowling alley has been installed along with new leisure zones including a high rope course, trampoline, caving area, soft play and 'party rooms'. There is also a bar that opens up to the bowling alley and a café serving hot and cold snacks along with 'party rooms'.
The exterior of the building was spruced up with new cladding and we installed a new car park to the north of centre that provides and additional 48 spaces. In addition we carried out minor works to the junction on the Bath Road.
Solent Sports Centre, Southampton | £24m Southampton Solent University
Procured through the Southern Construction Framework, the £22.8m Solent Sports complex was constructed with a 86 week programme, delivering a four-storey sports complex with state-of-the-art gyms for both student and staff use.
long the stacked tower block of gyms and studios, the project had two full sized sports halls; one for multi-use catering for over 13 different sports, the other was dedicated to basketball.
Below the sports halls, basement parking was provided for staff, students and the public as well as accessible parking bays. The project delivered on time, in budget and delivered £18 million in social value for the local community.
Waterfront Place, Dundee | £6m Dundee
The Waterfront Place site is adjacent to the V&A Museum of Design. The development includes a landscaped 7,000-square-foot ‘urban beach’ surrounded by bench seating and a 2,150-square-foot ‘active travel’ hub offering cycle hire and storage. The single-storey travel hub has been designed to match the neighbouring museum.
The scheme was delivered as part of Dundee’s £1 billion regeneration that has been officially opened by the leader of Dundee City Council.
At the centre of the urban beach is a stainless-steel whale sculpture designed by award-winning artist, Lee Simmons. Morgan Sindall Construction was awarded a separate £1.7 million contract earlier this year to manufacture and install the centrepiece.
Marina Leisure Centre, Great Yarmouth | £26m Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Due to complete in summer 2022, the new Marina Centre in Great Yarmouth includes the construction of a wet and dry facility.
It will be a truly year-round anchor attraction, including a six-lane 25m pool with full disabled access and suitable for competitions, a confidence water area and learner pool with moveable floor, leisure water with fun play features, two water flumes and a splash pad.
The complex will also be equipped with a 100-station health and fitness gym with views to the sea, four-court multi-purpose sports hall, indoor climbing zone for all ages, a café with fabulous views to the beach, and accessible multi-use flexible community spaces that can be used for a wide range of activities and services.
Indoor climbing zone
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