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Aluminium & Sustainability
The Council for methods of production and International Aluminium Institute
Aluminium in Building recycling explaining the extent to (IAI) and the European Aluminium
(CAB) has recently which the global aluminium Association (EAA) to substantiate
launched a new report industry has improved production the contents of the report which is
titled ‘Aluminium & efficiency since its first commercial now freely available in hardcopy
Sustainability - A Cradle production in the late 1880’s. and can be downloaded at
to Cradle Approach’. The report was presented to the www.c-a-b.org.uk.
The report is the first to press at RIBA HQ in London early CAB is available to offer
be written for the in October. Speaking at the guidance to specifiers on the use
construction industry launch was: the Chief Executive of of sustainable aluminium in
following aluminium CAB, Justin Ratcliffe, Professor construction. CAB is also keen to
from its raw material Michael Stacey, of Nottingham emphasise the value of
Bauxite, through use in University and of Michael Stacey membership of the association,
completed projects, to Architects, and David Earle, whether a company works with
end-of-life recycling. CAB Technical Officer. aluminium or is a provider to the
It covers modern CAB has worked closely with the supply chain.
HRH The Princess Royal opens new
multi million pound pools and fitness
suite development
HRH The Princess Royal visited new pools and fitness suite David Thompson said: “This is a The artwork was part funded by
Wentworth Leisure Centre in development at Wentworth Leisure flagship development and an Commissions North, part of Arts
Hexham, Northumberland on the Centre. Much of the effort was very attractive high quality building, with Council England, North East,
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October to officially open a new much behind-the-scenes, so it was a much improved existing facilities. and was also used on an engraved
£10 million swimming pool and great accolade for all the staff and It gives a strong basis for us to glass panel unveiled by HRH during
fitness development. partners to welcome The Princess deliver excellent sport and leisure her visit.
Tynedale Council has invested in Royal, to demonstrate the state-of- experiences to residents and visitors The new pools and fitness suite
the multi million pound new the-art facilities and receive in Tynedale.” development was designed by GLR
swimming pool development linked recognition for their work.” As part of her visit, the Princess Architects and the builders were Sir
to the existing leisure centre. Her Royal Highness also spoke to met a number of users who benefit Robert McAlpine. Hall & Partners
The ultra modern building houses have been project managers,
two flexible swimming pools, fun CDM coordinator and contract
and splash areas and a spacious administrators and other companies
state of the art gym. The building that made up the design team were
and pools are partially heated by Building Services Partnership
renewable energy features reducing Limited, Furness Partnership and
energy consumption and Sheerwater Limited. Hickton has
greenhouse emissions. provided clerk of works services.
Escorted by Richard Robson, On offer are a 25 metre six-lane
Chief Executive of Tynedale Council, swimming pool, a 15 metre studio
and welcomed by Councillor Mrs pool and fun and splash areas.
Janet Somerville, Chairman of the Both pools feature moving floors,
Council, the Princess Royal toured which allow the depths to be varied
the Centre. to suit different activities.
Presented with flowers by Wayne Denham from Sir Robert directly from the new leisure facilities A spacious new state of the art
youngster Amy Bewick, aged six, McAlpine, Jon Mawson from GLR and was given a tour of the new gym, one and a half times the size
the Princess Royal also took the Architects and Fred Hair of Hall & fitness suite by centre manager of the previous one, provides 40%
time to talk to staff and users who Partners. She also met key financial Geoff Cant. These included school more cardiovascular equipment and
demonstrated a wide range of supporters of the project. swimming lessons, students set to 10% more resistance equipment.
facilities and classes on offer for Her Royal Highness then met with become the swimming stars of the There is also a new café and
customers of all interests, ages David Thompson, Chairman of future, a disability user group and a reception area.
and abilities. North Country Leisure (NCL) and healthy life class. A covered area outside enables
Chairman of Tynedale Council, other representatives of NCL Contemporary artist Katayoun spectators to watch athletics and
Councillor Mrs Janet Somerville, Tynedale, who have been involved Dowlatshahi has created a large other outdoor activities at the centre
said: “It is a great honour to in the project from the start. integral glass wall for the new pool, – with outdoor changing facilities
welcome Her Royal Highness, The NCL Tynedale is the operator of which incorporates the image of displaced by the new building also
Princess Royal, to officially open the the building. trees reflected in water. re-provided in the new centre.
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