Wantage Leisure Centre - Gym Extension and Wet Side Changing Facilities Refurbishments
Description: Vale of White Horse District Council is seeking to appoint an experienced main contractor to carry out a Gym Extension and Wet Side Changing Facilities Refurbishment at the Wantage Leisure Centre. The wet side changing facilities at the centre have become outdated and require a total refurbishment to ensure the facilities maintain a high quality standard, meet current regulations, and adhere to Sport England's Accessible and Inclusive Sports Facilities directives. The leisure centre is always busy and is not only used by the members and public, but also the adjacent school, King Alfreds. It is therefore essential that the continuing well-being of all site users, the school pupils (safeguarding), and staff, is prioritised during the lifetime of this project, particularly during the construction phase. The contractor must make (read more...)
Summary: Vale of White Horse District Council is seeking a main contractor for building works at Wantage Leisure Centre: an extension to the gym and a complete refurbishment of the wet-side changing facilities. The changing areas are outdated and the work is intended to bring them up to current regulations and Sport England’s guidance on accessible and inclusive sports facilities. The centre is used by members, the public and pupils from the adjacent King Alfred’s School, so construction must take account of the safety and wellbeing of users, school pupils and staff. The work will be delivered at Wantage Leisure Centre in Oxfordshire.