Freedom Leisure Centres

McPhillips were commissioned to undertake the Capital Works Element (refurbishment works) to three leisure centres run by Freedom Leisure in South Somerset. Two of the centres were situated in Yeovil (Goldenstones and Westlands), the other in Wincanton. We worked alongside the clients PSDS appointed Mechanical & Electrical Contractor (Lorne Stewart) undertaking energy saving installation works.

Goldenstones Refurbishment of gym Construction of new spin studio with store room Increase size of aerobics studio utilising the pool viewing area Created a new reception area Refurbishment of the back of house facilities Upgrade of the disabled changing areas Upgrade of the wet changing area Installation swimming pool seating

Westlands Enlarged and refurbished the gym area Construction of a new aerobics studio Refurbishment of the existing dance Studio

Wincanton Relocation and enlargement of the gym Construction of new spin studio Creation of new storage facilities to the sport hall Refurbishment of the aerobics studio Provide a new reception desk and finishes to the lobby area Install a new hygienic ceiling into the wet changing area

The biggest challenge faced by our teams across all three centres was completing our works in a live leisure environment. A key consideration from the outset was how to keep the facilities running for members without compromising our work.

During our work at the Goldenstones centre we had to keep a swimming pool live whilst refurbishing the changing rooms. An additional challenge faced by our team at Goldstones was the realisation that the changing room structure was incorporated with the concrete substructure.