ROBERTSON Construction Central West is to begin works on Ayr’s Citadel Leisure Centre roof and façade next week, South Ayrshire Council has confirmed.
The project will be led by the local authority’s appointed leisure development specialist, Alliance Leisure, and supported by architect and principal designer, Holmes Miller.
The rest of the design and build team includes project managers and quantity surveyors, Axiom Project Services; mechanical and electrical engineers, WPS; and structural engineers, Struer.
The initial phase of the works will see a section of the existing roof replaced to address water ingress. This will enhance the roof’s thermal performance and the overall energy efficiency of the building.
The planned exterior work includes renewal of some of the glazing around the centre and brickwork repairs.
Andy McLinden, MD of Robertson Construction Central West, said, “Working with Alliance Leisure to support South Ayrshire Council in improving and revamping existing buildings for local communities, the much-loved Citadel Leisure Centre will receive a transformation of its facilities. With the end users in mind, we will ensure that we deliver a thriving community leisure hub that will promote accessible sport and physical activity opportunities for the local community and beyond.”
Jonny Curley, director for Scotland at Alliance Leisure, added, “We are excited to begin work on the transformation of the Citadel Leisure Centre. This project will not only address essential repairs but will also improve the overall visitor experience to create a key leisure and recreation destination for residents and visitors alike.”
Alan Cadger, project director at Holmes Miller, said, “The Citadel is a prime example of breathing new life into an existing building to create a vibrant and sustainable hub that enhances the lives of its surrounding community. The original structure has great potential and we’ve been inspired to maintain its well-loved character, while modernising its design to cater to the needs of local people. Our overarching ambition was to create a recreational space that is accessible to all, where visitors can come together, relax and enjoy the variety of high-quality leisure facilities provided. We look forward to seeing this project come to life in the coming months.”
South Ayrshire Council’s portfolio holder for tourism, culture, and rural affairs, councillor Alec Clark, said, “It’s brilliant to know that we’re now very close to beginning work at the Citadel. These essential exterior works, once complete, will allow us to progress to the interior upgrade when service users will start to see a real improvement to the facility.”
