Property news Royal Mail submits Nine Elms proposals
Royal Mail has submitted its plans for a mixed-use redevel- opment of its South London centre in Nine Elms, which is due to close in 2012 following an operational review. Outline proposals lodged
T e university acquired the Racecourse Ground
University secures Wrexham stadium deal
Glyndwr University has bought Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground stadium and Colliers Park – home venue and training facility of Wrexham Football Club respectively. It is hoped that the deal will safeguard
the future of both facilities for the North Wales’ town and will see the venues used by university students and local residents. Professor Michael Scott, the university’s
vice chancellor, said: “T is purchase has been made to secure the future of the sta- dium and the training ground for Wrexham and north east Wales as a sports venue.”
£250k funding boost for Moat Brae development
A bid to transform Moat Brae House and Garden into a Centre for Children’s Literature in Dumfries has been handed a boost by the Scottish Government Fiona Hyslop, cabinet secretary for cul-
ture and external affairs, has awarded £250,000 through the Historic Scotland grants scheme towards the property. Moat Brae is believed to be the prop-
erty that provided author JM Barrie with the inspiration for Peter Pan and is to ben- efi t from work to stabilise the fabric of the building and other repairs.
Revised proposals for Southwater unveiled
Revised plans for the £250m regeneration of the Southwater area of Telford, Shropshire – including a new multi-screen cinema – has been unveiled by the local authority. Telford and Wrekin Council has
announced that it has refreshed its master- plan for the scheme in light of a new action plan for Central Telford and changes to the council’s accommodation strategy. New details regarding the requirements
of developers and the public has also led to the new proposals, which feature a cinema venue with bars and restaurants.
24
with Wandsworth Council features leisure facilities, cafés and restaurants, along- side 1,870 new homes, retail units and postal services. Designed by Allies and
Morrison, the scheme is to also include a “significant” part of a proposed Linear Park between Vauxhall Cross and Battersea Power Station. T e 13-acre (5.3-hectare) development lies
within the Vauxhall, Nine Elms and Battersea Opportunity Area - a former industrial district now undergoing a major transformation.
T e scheme will incorporate new leisure facilities, cafés and restaurants A spokesperson for Royal Mail commented:
“Royal Mail has a clear strategy to ensure we derive maximum value from any property we no longer require.”
UoB to revamp Edgbaston campus
A major £175m refurbishment is to be undertaken at the University of Birmingham’s (UoB) Edgbaston campus. A sports centre forms part
of the proposals, which will be designed and delivered by Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and S&P Architects. The new sports complex
is expected to include a 50m swimming pool, sports halls and training facilities, with the venue to be made available to students, staff and regional amateur sports clubs. Preview drop-in events for
A sports centre forms part of the campus’ £175m transformation plans
local residents are to be organised during the summer, while a public consultation on the proposed development is scheduled to get underway during the autumn. UoB director of estates Ian Barker said: “A
number of developments, like the proposed new sports centre, swimming pool and the
cultural hub, focus on facilities that will benefi t the community as well as staff and students. “Our plans also envisage a reduction in the
university’s environmental impact and carbon footprint. We hope that local people will work with us in shaping these plans over the next few months.”
Work to start on Gosport project A 70-station gym, a sports hall and a dance
Construction work is set to start on the new Gosport Leisure Park in September. T e project, which will replace the exist-
ing Holbrook Recreation Centre, will cost around £6m to complete. Facilities include a 25m swimming pool and a learner pool.
Read Leisure Management online
leisuremanagement.co.uk/digital
studio will also be among indoor facilities, with fl oodlit artifi cial pitches also proposed. DC Leisure, which will run the site on behalf
of Gosport Borough Council, will also develop a Travelodge and a pub/restaurant.
ISSUE 4 2011 © cybertrek 2011
IMAGE: LIFSCHUTZ DAVIDSON SANDILANDS
IMAGE: MARKBARNES
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114 |
Page 115 |
Page 116