Pictured above: (l-r) Site manager Phil Queenan and Jon
Argent of Halo CX
National building contractor, Speller Metcalfe, have been
awarded the contract to substantially renovate the facilities at
Hereford's Leisure Pool.
The project, valued at £1.6 million, and led by Contracts
Manager Stuart Jones and Site Manager Phil Queenan, commenced mid
April and is expected to last for approximately 16 weeks during
which time the centre will remain operational, with the public
using alternative changing facilities, and the pool potentially
only being closed for 7 weeks.
Speller Metcalfe Joint Managing Director, Steve Speller said:
"Speller Metcalfe are delighted to have been contracted to
undertake further projects on behalf of Herefordshire County
council. The Leisure Pool works will enable us to continue to
illustrate ground breaking Design and Build projects with minimal
interruptions to normal service."
The general scope for the project works will include newly built
features along with the replacement of many of the pools key
structures. The existing boiler plant will be replaced by new
energy efficient boilers, and replacement of the Air Handling Unit
installation in the main pool area. The changing rooms will also be
rebuilt and will be designed in a 'village change' style, a more
modern, unisex type of configuration similar to the set up at
Malvern Splash Centre.
Also included in the redevelopment will be the complete
refurbishment of the popular spa area, together with various window
replacements and roof repairs. The removal of asbestos in the
boiler room ceiling will also be undertaken together with attention
to minor external paving block and handrail works.
Once again engaged by Herefordshire County Council, Speller
Metcalfe will work closely with Leisure Centre management company,
Halo, to co-ordinate all works.
Bryan Williams, Design and Maintenance Manager of Herefordshire
County Council commented: "It is great that the facilities can
continue to be used whilst the works take place, with minimal
disruption to the public and the facility will offer an improved
experience for our customers in future."
Hereford's Leisure Pool contract is a further example of the
type of Municipal project that Speller Metcalfe has the expertise
to undertake on a regional and national scale.