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Epsom Downs Racecourse
“e Grandstand project has gone very smoothly from the beginning.
Willmott Dixon are flexible and accommodating with a very open style,
New grandstand for a
and we have been very much part of the team from the beginning.
world
I am a great believer in strategic partnerships and that’s how
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famous racecourse
it’s been on this project”
Nick Blofeld, Managing Director, Epsom Downs Racecourse
e new £25 million Grandstand at also carefully choreographed to ensure
Epsom Racecourse is set to create a that the 2008 Derby Festival went ahead
new world-class landmark and the as normal, and with minimal impact on
7000
continuation of a proud heritage.It will the existing facilities, activities within
7000 m
2
building and over
transform visitors’ experiences, open up the Queen's Stand continued
2000 m
2
of external balconies,
a wealth of year round commercial uninterrupted.
terraces and steppings. Handed
opportunities for the racecourse and
over 1 week early and defect free
have a positive impact on the Epsom Racecourse also has a massive
local community. effect on the local economy, with the
RE�USE
investment in the racecourse an
With a capacity of 11,000, the new investment in the community too.
Demolished buildings crushed and
Grandstand, which replaces the old 1914 Consequently consultation during the
incorporated as fill for the new
building, features a new main betting planning process by the Racecourse’s
Grandstand
hall with bars and catering, which can management showed huge support
also host conferences, banqueting and locally for the project, with the
events. ree first floor function rooms community kept well informed on
ENERGY
with seating for up to 600 people have progress at every stage.
flexible uses for conferences and
Energy efficiencies include ground source
functions, and the second floor
heat pump, solar control glass, PIR lighting
comprises 14 private boxes plus a ‘Super A crucial element was to partially rebuild
controls, aerated taps and low flush toilets
Box’ for just over 100 people for smaller the grandstand in time for the 2008 Derby
events and race days. Festival, which we achieved by completing
the 4000 capacity terrace area. e event is
500,000
e Grandstand is the culmination of attended by around 100,000 people, and
an ambitious redevelopment programme we worked closely with the racecourse
people expected to use the facilities
that includes a new entrance pavilion management to ensure the event went
for conferences, meetings, banquets
and a new hotel. without a hitch.”
and events
Neville Dale, Site Manager,
Fortnightly and monthly project Willmott Dixon
meetings, day-to-day interaction
and frank ongoing discussions meant
changes could be accommodated
without fuss and issues were fairly
addressed on both sides. Work was
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