Project: SLM - Ashdown and Dolphin Leisure Centres
Client: Jon Senior, Sports and Leisure Management, 3 Watling Drive, Sketchley Meadows, Hinckley LE10 3LY; in partnership with Poole District CouncilTelephone: Jon Senior: 07771917295
Email: jonsenior@slm-ltd.co.uk
Value: £1.2m
Duration: 24 weeks
Role: Main Contractor
"Vincent Stokes was meticulous in its planning of the project, fully understand the challenges that they would face during the work.
The Site Manager adopted an 'open door' policy allowing representatives from the Management team to consult with him at any time of any concerns that may have arisen. The work was undertaken in a highly professional manner but with a personal touch which was a real testament to their understanding of the contract, it was completed on time and the finished product certainly exceeded expectation. Vincent Stokes has an excellent after-care policy and I would not hesitate to recommend them to undertake a project such as ours, and would definitely welcome the opportunity to work with them in the future."
The Site Manager adopted an 'open door' policy allowing representatives from the Management team to consult with him at any time of any concerns that may have arisen. The work was undertaken in a highly professional manner but with a personal touch which was a real testament to their understanding of the contract, it was completed on time and the finished product certainly exceeded expectation. Vincent Stokes has an excellent after-care policy and I would not hesitate to recommend them to undertake a project such as ours, and would definitely welcome the opportunity to work with them in the future."
Iain Stokes General Manager
Under a stage 2 design and build form of contract we reconfigured and refurbished these leisure centre facilities to provide a private health club feel to a local authority centre! We liased closely with the Local Authority to ensure all of their main concept objectives were included in the design and through a totally transparent cost process established an auditable best value project.
The project consisted of a 5000ft² gym with views overlooking the pool, associated changing facilities with pool side access and sauna facilities, refurbished studio and reception areas. All areas were fully compliant with DDA legislation.
The Ashdown Leisure Centre is part of a school site and therefore careful planning and consideration was required. Temporary changing facilities were provided to enable the school curriculum to be maintained whilst the project was delivered.
