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Essex construction firm Mulalley has been confirmed as the preferred contractor for the new Atherton Leisure Centre, Stratford, UK. Newham Council is investing £14.7m in the


centre, which will include swimming pools, a gym, crèche facilities, disabled facilities, and


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possibly some housing. It will replace the exist- ing leisure centre, which was found to contain significant amounts of asbestos and closed its doors for the last time on 31 December. Construction on the new centre is expected to begin in July. Details: http://lei.sr?a=x9f5C


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Plymouth City Council has denied planning permission for a hotel development on Drake’s Island, UK, but said it wants to see investment on the island and will work with the developer to cre- ate more detailed plans for resubmission. Rotolock Holdings had


tabled proposals to convert a barrack block into a 25-room hotel and a casemated battery into 19-room hotel. A heritage house was to


become a bar and restaurant, while plans also included the refurbishment of a landing jetty, demolition of a boat house, and development of a spa, gym and swimming pool. Te application was denied at the council’s planning committee meeting on 3 January,


Te rejected plans for Drake’s Island included two boutique hotels


due to a lack of detail. The island’s build- ings have been largely unused and fallen into a state of disrepair since the current owner bought it from the Crown in 1995. Details: http://lei.sr?a=E0Z1w


Regeneration for historic copperworks


Regeneration organisa- tion Groundwork has been appointed to manage the development of the Hafod Copperworks in Swansea, Wales, due to start early this year. Te long-term vision for the site – which dates back to 1810 and includes 14 buildings and structures of historical significance – is to become a hub for work, education, tour- ism and leisure. Led by Swansea Council


and Swansea University the development will see listed buildings protected, vegetation cleared, walking trails introduced, the installation of information panels and the staging of archae- ological digs and other events. The Welsh government is contributing


Hafod is described as being among the UK’s most important heritage sites Professor Huw Bowen, who is leading the


project team on behalf of Swansea University, said Hafod is one of the UK’s most important heritage sites, but has remained neglected. “Because of its copper production, Swansea’s


£277,000 to the scheme and £244,000 has been provided by the European Regional Development Fund.


impact on the development of the world economy can’t be understated,” he said. Details: http://lei.sr?a=E1O5d


Mulalley secures contract for Stratford centre


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