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Gilberts delivers at Sandwell Aquatics Centre G
ilberts has dived into the challenge of delivering a sports venue fit for
international competition and
evolving it to a state-of-the-art community facility to engage local residents. Sandwell Aquatics Centre was conceived for the 2022 Commonwealth Games with the intention of its evolution into an inclusive centre of excellence for the community. It set the pace for programmes of this type: consultants Arup achieved design to completion in just three years – half the typical duration. With three pools including a 50 m Olympic sized one, 100+ gym stations, a sports hall, dry diving area, sauna, indoor cycling studio and a cafe, one of the major challenges for
Arup was designing the building services, for installation by Shepherd Building Services (part of Wates Group). As the UK’s leading air movement specialist Gilberts was chosen to support Arup and Wates
to address the diverse
and potentially aggressive environments. Components needed to deliver the indoor air quality, adequate extraction of moisture and CO2
and supply of conditioned air appropriate for each area.
Gilberts worked closely with the team from outset to completion providing advice and technical support for the design. It has produced more than 270 different types and configurations of grilles and diffusers for the facility, including its popular GSJA swirl diffusers, vision-proof transfer grilles, linear bar grilles and air valves. Gilberts added various finishes - suitable for the diverse environments- included brush finish, matt black and gloss to RAL9010 pure white, in line with the specification. “The concept was to create a long- lasting legacy that will make the centre a ‘go to’ place to inspire people to be active,”
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Iconic Stonehaven lido gets Mapei waterproofing treatment
A in Aberdeenshire.
Mapei polyurea waterproofing system has been used to restore the historic Stonehaven Open Air Pool Applied by Anderson
Specialist Contracting, the project forms part of renovation works carried out by Aberdeenshire Council. A polyurea waterproofing membrane with excellent chemical resistance,
exceptional flexibility
and tear strength, Mapei Purtop 1000 N is designed to waterproof structures above and below ground, including roofs, podiums, pools and storage tanks. Opened in 1934, Stonehaven Open Air Pool is the UK’s only art deco Olympic- sized heated sea water lido. Threat of closure in the 1990’s prompted the founding of a community group – The Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Pool – which is now a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) that works in close partnership with
Although regularly maintained and repaired,
the lido’s multi-layered concrete and paint surface was in need of renovation. With its extensive expertise in pool waterproofing, Mapei was first approached in 2015 and recommended its Mapelastic Smart system overlaid with a finish. Last summer, Mapei was asked for further advice, as the client was now seeking a seamless solution. With an in depth understanding of previous works carried out, Mapei recommended specification of Purtop 1000 N – a two- component pure polyurea membrane which forms a completely waterproof coating, with high chemical resistance, exceptional flexibility and tear strength. Mapei’s proposal covered all aspects of the pool refurbishment, from repairs of the defective concrete using products from the Mapei concrete repair range, through to the Purtop 1000 N system build-up required for the lido.
Aberdeenshire Council.
Existing coats of paint were removed, and the concrete substrate was inspected and
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tested, with the proposal amended to take into account the test results. Defects were repaired and cracks were filled and injected with water-stopping resin. All joints and cracks were then bandaged with Mapeband Flex Roll tape. The substrate was then primed with Mapecoat I 600 W epoxy-resin based sealer and two layers of Triblock P epoxy-cement which created a damp proof membrane to hold back any moisture within the concrete. Following a further coat of epoxy primer, Primer SN, the surface was cast with aggregate. Purtop 1000 N was then spray applied across the 1200 m2 pool surface, followed by two coats of Mapecoat PU 20 N coloured aliphatic polyurethane topcoat and pool lines were painted.
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area sales manager. Chris Finch of, SES Engineering Services said: “Behind that is the holistic endeavour that everyone who works in or uses the Centre needs to be comfortable whether they are working at a desk or working out in the gym, relaxing in the café or swimming.
Getting the
delivery and quality of air right is critical. It was a complex challenge, a challenge we have delivered.” Sandwell Aquatics Centre is the latest in a line of prestige sporting venues for which Gilberts has provided key building services components, including the London Stadium, Anfield, and Wimbledon.
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