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SpoRt Willmott Dixon nets Redcar project


Hertfordshire-based Willmott Dixon is set to deliver a major new £33m leisure, business support and community facil- ity in the heart of Redcar. The group was chosen


through the Scape framework on the first of a two-stage con- tract to build the complex on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council. Willmott Dixon will start


work in the New Year, work- ing with S&P Architects on the leisure element. Completion is due for autumn 2013 and leisure facilities are to comprise a six-lane, 25m pool, a training pool and a learner pool; a fitness suite; a junior gym; a dance hall and performance space; and a sports hall. Plus3 Architects have also been involved in


the design of the complex, which will also pro- vide business space for small- to medium-sized enterprises, as well as community facilities.


Te group will work with S&P Architects to develop the leisure element Willmott Dixon managing director for north


Anthony Dillon said: “Tis heralds an excit- ing new future for Redcar and its community, making a genuine lasting difference.” Te group has also been appointed to build


a new 80ſt (24m) vertical pier on Redcar sea- front, which will provide a new landmark and tourist attraction for the region.


£1.4m boost for Nantwich Swimming Pool


Cheshire East Council (CEC) has announced plans to invest £1.4m in Nantwich Swimming Pool, following the completion of a full review into the Wall Lane complex. Te local authority agreed to provide fund- ing in order to help “realise the full potential”


of the venue, with improvements to include the creation of a new changing village. A new entrance, enhanced fitness facilities


and upgraded roofing are also planned, as well as the installation of a new boiler, pool filters and an air handling unit.


£20m facility for College Ystrad Mynach


Te College Ystrad Mynach has revealed plans for the development of a new £20m leisure and teaching complex, which is to be made available for use by college students and the local community. Bristol-based architects


AWW are behind the design of the new facility, which will replace the South Wales col- lege’s S block – currently used by the institution for general education studies. A full-size sports hall; an


AWW will design the college’s new dual-use leisure and teaching centre


eight-lane, 25m swimming pool; a learner pool; and a gym are to be included as part of the complex, along with a beauty spa and a café. Meanwhile, the upper floors of the new


development will house teaching and learn- ing spaces for the college and an aeroplane


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fuselage will occupy the atrium area for use by air cabin crew students. Plans are due to be submitted to Caerphilly


County Borough Council next month and it is intended that the complex will be completed ahead of the September intake in 2013.


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