Changing Rooms Update + More Exciting Development News!
We are now into Week 5 of the Changing Room development at Bridport Leisure Centre. Progress by the contractor has been superb. The development is really taking shape, and we are still on progress for a September opening. Hopefully, the noisey work is now over – and we are grateful for your patience and understanding during this the worse phase of the building works. The drainage channels are in and the block work is nearing completion. The layout of the Changing Rooms can now be visualised. The air handling ducting has been installed and the first fix of electrics continues.
In the Female Changing Room there are four WC cubicles, six individual shower compartments and one privacy changing cubicle. There will be two vanity units with four hairdryers, separate sockets for your own electrical items (tongs etc). Three of the toilet cubicles will have their own mini sinks and hand dryers.
In the Male Changing Room there are two WC cubicles (one with its own sink and hand dryer), two urinals and six showers (one privacy shower cubicle) and also a single privacy changing compartment. There is a vanity unit with two hairdryers and electric shaver point. All plumbed-in sanitary ware fittings will be eco-friendly with aerated tap or shower controls and sensor operated taps (including the shower units). The lighting will also be occupancy operated with low frequency energy-efficient lamps.
There will be one media screen (LED television) in each of the Changing Rooms and separate speakers for playing background music. The layout of the Changing Rooms requires ample bench seating (with padded cushions) which will be cantilevered off the floor to allow easy cleaning for Staff. The lockers have been ordered and include 22 compartments for each Changing Room. The bank of lockers also includes a special locker for use by wheelchair customers and an illuminated showcase space to promote some of our branded sportswear. The WC and shower cubicles have also been ordered and are made from laminate glass to give a more ‘luxurious feel’.
We anticipate the plasterers to start on-site this week, with the under floor heating next to be installed. The tiling will then commence during the second or third week of July.
All in all, it appears that everything is so far going to plan (famous last words!)
Other exciting news ..................
We have been working very hard to secure funding from the Social Entreprise Investment Fund to build a double storey Studio extension as an annexe to the Fitness Suite (with separate downstairs entrance from the lobby area leading to the Squash Courts). The good news is ... that this funding has now been confirmed!
We anticipate starting this next stage of capital development towards the end of August. This build will provide dedicated areas for spinning (Studio Cycle classes), yoga, pilates, martial arts, Simply Active sessions, ‘Kinesis’ (Technogym’s lastest cable management weight training system), GP Referrals and other Health & Well-Being type of sessions and activities.
More on this in the next newsletter
Nick Neale
General Manager
