PROJECT
AVONIEL LEISURECENTRE, BELFAST
M&E CONTRACTOR
DOWDS GROUP PLAYS MAJOR ROLE IN BELFAST CITY COUNCIL’S LEISURE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME FOR AVONIEL LEISURE CENTRE…
D owds Group completed the full MEP installation for the £8 million redevelopment of Avoniel Leisure Centre, including infrastructure works such as water, gas and HV upgrades. Forming part of the Belfast Leisure Transformation Programme, the Avoniel Leisure Centre project involved the redevelopment of the existing centre, which comprised a community sports hall and gym facility, grass pitches, 3G and associated changing pavilion. The Ballymoney-based company was contracted to provide comprehensive Mechanical and Electrical services for Avoniel Leisure Centre, “Even though the building is small, there are a lot of services in the ceiling voids to accommodate plumbing, ventilation,
OPPORTUNITY Commenting on the project as a whole, Operations Manager, Jack Gourley said, “The project itself moved smoothly, and it really was an enjoyable project to be involved in. The building and pitches are nestled amongst houses, out of sight, compared to the other BLC projects to date. “The facility itself provides great opportunity for the surrounding areas, and hopefully we will see the next young sports stars using these facilities. It was great for Dowds Group to be part of another piece of the Belfast Leisure Transformation Programme.” For more than four decades, Dowds
power and data, so space was at a premium,” said Mechanical Contracts Manager, Aaron Corr. “Time was spent prior to starting on site, with our in- house BIM department ensuring firstly everything fitted, and secondly, we could access all serviceable/maintainable items as required. We feel the installation meets the high standard that our customers and clients expect from us.” For the electrical side on this project, Dowds used the Gripple Fast Trak system, which is the latest solution from Gripple, for bracketing solutions. “We found this an effective method of bracketing, and the guys on site could see the time-saving benefit,” said Seamus Close, Electrical Contracts Manager.
“Timewas spent prior to startingon site, with our in-house BIMdepartment ensuring firstly everything fitted.”
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