REL Electrical has been awarded a £2.5million contract for the mechanical works at a new leisure centre in Chingford, east London.
The design-and-build mechanical services package forms part of the £25million construction of Waltham Forest Leisure Centre. Due for completion by autumn 2016, the new facility will incorporate a 25m swimming pool, learner pool, spa facilities, gym and fitness studio, and extreme sports area, including a climbing wall and skateboard and BMX areas.
REL’s scope of works includes the installation of a combined heat and power (CHP) system, gas boiler plant, ventilation systems and air conditioning. The team will also be responsible for the mechanical works for the centre’s swimming facilities, such as installing a pool ventilation plant and the associated ductwork.
ISG is the main contactor for the project and awarded the contract to REL following a competitive tender. Peter Theophile, technical services manager at ISG said: “We selected REL as it has proven experience and knowledge of the leisure sector as well as internal design-and-build capabilities.
“This expertise is essential for a project such as this as it comprises a large range of services and facilities, including the swimming area which requires specialist treatments and fixtures as well as close liaison with suppliers to ensure everything is installed to exact requirements.”
Toby Buckley, managing director at REL added: “This contract builds on our 10-year relationship with ISG and follows the successful delivery of a broad range of M&E projects for three new leisure centres within the last 12 months.”
Designed by AFLS+P Architects, Waltham Forest Leisure Centre will be one of the largest health and sports centres in London.