The new facility is being constructed alongside the existing Llandarcy Park Sports Academy which continues to be in use by the College for teaching purposes as well as local and regional sports clubs.  The co-ordination of the construction work on site to minimise disruption to existing users has been a key aspect of our project management duties.  The project was divided into two contracts with an initial enabling works package involving excavation of approximately 7,500m³ of rock to formation level, remedial works to an existing mine adit, ground nailing as rock stabilization to the bank and the construction of 16 new car parking spaces.  This has been followed by the main project in two further phases, to construct the new sports hall and external works.  Both contracts are under the NEC3 Form with full design, cost management, project management and CDM Co-ordination services provided by Bailey Partnership.  The project is due to complete on site at the end of Summer 2011.

 

Funding for the project was granted from the Welsh Assembly Government which requires a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, which has been achieved through innovative design, sustainable construction and efficient operation. Low impact materials from sustainable sources with renewable energy installations such as photovoltaic cells reduce energy bills and limit carbon emissions. Other measures include control of water quality and usage, minimisation and effective management of waste and installation of an off-site energy monitoring system.