Located in Morpeth Town Centre, the newly built leisure centre has expanded the high street and provided a state-of-the-art facility for the community. The £21m development includes a six-lane 25m swimming pool with spectator seating, additional fitness suites, spa facilities, educational areas, café and sports hall are all included within the community-focused facility.
Fairhurst assisted Willmott Dixon during their tender bid by developing various value engineering proposals which ultimately resulted in a successful tender bid. Subsequently, Fairhurst was appointed to deliver civil, structural and geo-environmental Engineering services from RIBA Stage 4 through to completion.
Following a detailed review of the original civil and structural proposals, Fairhurst was able to reduce the foundation sizes and associated earthworks via the use of innovative ground improvement techniques. Furthermore, Fairhurst refined the braced steel frame, construction details and drainage layout to facilitate both programme and financial benefits making this financially viable for the client.
AWARDS
Special Commendation Award, Large Project, Institution of Structural Engineers Structural Awards, 2023
Design Excellence Award, Insider Properties Awards, 2024
Community Benefit Award, RICS North East Awards, 2024
Shortlisted – Public Sector Award, RICS North East Awards, 2024
Shortlisted – Building Project of the Year Award, Constructing Excellence North East Awards, 2024
Shortlisted – The Award for Excellence in Architectural Design, Architecture Today Awards, 2024
Community Benefit Award, National RICS Awards, 2024
New Build of the Year, National UK Active Awards, 2024
Photography: © Kristen McCluskie
