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400,000+ readers leisure opportunities 10 JUly – 23 JUly 2012 ISSUE 584 Daily news & jobs: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk Alexandra Palace plans unveiled


London’s Alexandra Palace is set to be transformed into a “major entertainment des- tination” under extensive regeneration plans unveiled by the historic venue’s trustees. Alexandra Park and Palace


Charitable Trust is work- ing alongside Terry Farrell and Partners, Donald Insall Associates and WSP on the development proposals. A total of six “Big Ideas”


have been proposed for the transformation of Alexandra Palace, which are independent projects contributing towards the overall programme. Plans for the venue include


improvements to its exterior setting through the creation of new public spaces and making “better use” of the main entrance on the South Terrace. Meanwhile, proposals for the renovation of Alexandra Palace’s Great Hall could include


Battersea Power Station deal completed


A Malaysia-based consortium includ- ing SP Setia, Sime Darby Property and the Employees Provident Fund, has closed a £400m deal for London’s Battersea Power Station site. Te joint venture was named as the


preferred bidder for the iconic former industrial site last month by adminis- trators from Ernst and Young. Battersea Project Holding Company


has been formed as the result of a new agreement, which will see develop- ers SP Setia and Sime Darby Property each hold a 40 per cent stake. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=y7U5u


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A hotel in the Panorama Room space is among plans being considered


the creation of mezzanine balconies and the development of a hotel is being considered within the Panorama Room space. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=i4W4e


Giant’s Causeway visitor centre opens


A new £18.5m visitor centre has opened at the Giant’s Causeway – Northern Ireland’s sole UNESCO World Heritage Site. Te building – designed by Dublin, Ireland-


based heneghan.peng – is inspired by the site’s 40,000 hexagonal basalt stones and the legends of giants Finn McCool and Benandonner. Event Communications has worked on


the interpretative design of the centre, which includes interactive experiences exploring the story and science of the Giant’s Causeway. A café and a retail facility also form part


of the 1,800sq m (19,375sq ſt) building, while guests can also access the grass-topped roof offering views of the Antrim coastline.


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Te centre is designed to fit in with its surroundings Arup has been responsible for delivering the


visitor centre structures and Bennett Robertson oversaw building services, while Bartenbach Lichtlabor provided specialist lighting. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=i1A4S


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Te UK study will be one of the largest of its kind


26 sites to participate in FIA wellbeing research


Te Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has announced that 26 member sites have agreed to participate in one of the UK’s larg- est fitness centre-based wellbeing studies. Te new research will compare the effec-


tiveness of structured exercise schemes with unstructured exercise and physical activity counselling among 3,000 people. Each of the 26 fitness facilities taking part


will receive an evidence-based programme, which is set to provide training, academic recognition and scientific equipment. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=c2L8D


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