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Published on 16 December 2014
Archived on 16 January 2015
Local firm Speller Metcalfe has been awarded the contract to refurbish and upgrade Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre and will be moving on site this week.
At the end of this week the swimming pools will be closed and work will begin to drain them down on Monday 22 December.
The main work on the centre will start in the New Year, beginning on Monday 5 January and is due to be completed in September.
Cllr Lynda Organ, Finance and Physical Resources Portfolio says: “This is one of the most important developments in the town for many years and our aim is to create a quality facility which is used by people across the District and beyond. As part of the Council's commitment to sports and leisure, we promised to deliver a refurbished visitor and leisure centre in Stratford and it's fantastic to see these plans getting closer to completion."
Cllr Mike Brain, Technical Services Portfolio says: “I am pleased works are starting on the facility. This is an exciting moment and great news for people in the District. I look forward to seeing the progress of the refurbishment over the coming months. This is yet another milestone and example of how Stratford District Council is continuing to deliver excellent services – despite financial challenges."
Steve Speller, Joint Managing Director at Speller Metcalfe said: “The new leisure centre will be refurbished to the point it is almost unrecognisable - a fantastic building providing facilities of a great standard for the general public. As a local Midlands contractors Speller Metcalfe is proud to be delivering such an important scheme."
The project has been split into 3 different phases outlined below:
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Project Phases |
Works Schedule
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Anticipated Completion Date |
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Ground Floor First Floor |
May |
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New front entrance and climbing wall |
September |
During the refurbishment work it is intended that the gym, all weather pitches and group exercise classes/ dance studios will remain open as normal.
A new timetable has been produced for the temporary swimming pool and paper copies are available from reception or online at the District Council's website www.stratford.gov.uk or www.everyoneactive.com
Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Elizabeth House, Church Street,
Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire,
CV37 6HX
Tel: 01789 267575
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