UPDATE new sports centre for camden
A new sports centre is among the facilities to be developed in King’s Cross, London, as part of a wider scheme by Camden Council to provide a range of services on one site. Three Pancras Square is
to house other council-run operations, including a library and a customer contact centre, under LA Architects-designed proposals for the building. Initial plans for the two-
floor sports facility include a 25m, five-lane swimming pool with an adjustable floor and a small teaching lagoon-style pool for non-swimmers and families. A poolside spa area with sauna and
steamroom, a fitness suite to incorporate more than 100 stations, and two group exercise studios are also included in the initial proposals. Camden Council has now signed contracts with the project developer, King’s Cross
Camden Council has now signed contracts with the project developer
Central Limited Partnership, with plans due to be submitted for consideration. A council spokesperson says: “Te sale or
termination of leases at seven existing buildings will pay for the building and means the council can create new facilities for the community at no additional cost to taxpayers.”
work starts on fraserburgh development
Aberdeenshire Council has held a turf-cutting ceremony to mark the start of work on a new multi-million pound swimming and leisure complex in Fraserburgh. Te project is to be delivered by Stewart
Milne Construction and will feature a 25m competition standard, six-lane swimming pool and a small training pool. A three-court sports hall, a gym and a
fitness studio will also form part of the venue, along with a village changing area, sauna/ steamroom facilities and a new community centre. Sustainable materials and measures will be incorporated into the new building, which aims to attain a “Very Good” rating under the BREEAM assessment system.
Stewart Milne Construction will build the new centre Architectural works have been carried out
in-house by the Infrastructure Service of the council. W A Fairhurst and Partners, AECOM and DEP Landscape Initiatives will work with the local authority going forward.
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Ethos – the sports centre at Imperial College London, South Kensington – has re-opened its Energia fitness suite following the completion of a major refurbishment. Work at the venue has included the
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sibec heads for malta to celebrate 15th year
More than 200 operators and suppliers from across Europe will head to the Mediterranean island of Malta for this year’s special SIBEC event (2-5 November). Te event celebrates its 15th birthday
and many big brand operators from across Europe are already signed up, including Fitness First, Virgin Active, David Lloyd Leisure and Anytime Fitness. David Zarb Jenkins, event director,
says: “Tis year, delegates will also have an opportunity to interact with some of the industry’s most established experts in a Question Time-style session.”
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