Latest News | 14 January 2021
Key milestone for Moorways Sports Village
Bowmer & Kirkland has reached a key milestone in the construction of the new Moorways Sports Village on behalf of Derby City Council.
The steelwork and main structure of the building have been completed – allowing contractors to move on to cladding and internal fit-out, as the development moves towards opening in spring of 2022.
Progress on the site, in Moor Lane, Allenton, has been maintained despite early challenges with storm water flooding and the need to ensure a Covid-safe environment for its workforce.
The team has excavated the tank for the 50-metre swimming pool and created the basement plant room area.
The structural frame of the water park pool hall, soft play, gym and cafe elements of the build are also now complete.
Jonathan Gisbourne, project manager for Bowmer & Kirkland, said: “We have been working hard in the ground and underground but the steels are now in and we have floors and roofs and something you would recognise as a building.
“Things will now change from quite a heavy, civil engineering project to internal fit out of the building.”
Work started on scheme started almost a year ago. When completed, it should significantly enhance the city’s health and leisure offer.
Councillor Robin Wood, the city council’s cabinet member for culture and leisure, said it was exciting to see the scheme beginning to take shape.
He said: “This is a fantastic initiative, which will be of huge enjoyment and benefit to the people of Derby.
“It’s great to see such good progress being made on site, residents and visitors alike will be excited to use this new facility.”
