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Having declared a climate emergency, we recognise the need to lead by example to achieve cleaner and greener lifestyles and a sustainable borough for all to enjoy.
BKHS’‘ build-less’ approach, utilising lightweight timber, enabled shallow spread foundations instead of piles, further reducing steel, concrete, and excavation requirements. The prefabricated elements arrived ready for rapid installation, minimising site disruption and accelerating the construction programme. Eclipse Leisure Centre now stands as a benchmark for sustainable leisure facility design, demonstrating that complex, high humidity building types can achieve Passivhaus standards.
BKHS’ extensive experience and hands-on involvement were instrumental to the success of this project, ensuring that every stage, from early coordination to final handover, was delivered to the highest standard. The ability to adapt to evolving requirements, manage complex MEP systems, and collaborate seamlessly with multiple stakeholders made a tangible difference to the build quality, efficiency, and long-term sustainability of the leisure centre. For clients seeking a trusted, forward-thinking partner on future leisure developments, BKHS offers the technical capability, collaborative approach, and proven track record to deliver outstanding results.
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Daniel Mouawad, Chief Executive of Spelthorne Borough Council, said:“ We are delighted to be a pioneering authority, demonstrating our commitment to net zero by building an ultra-low Passivhaus leisure centre. Having declared a climate emergency, we recognise the need to lead by example to achieve cleaner and greener lifestyles and a sustainable borough for all to enjoy. This centre is a great example of partnership working and will provide the right infrastructure to meet our communities’ changing needs and will enable residents to stay active in a healthy environment, with low chemical pools and a dementia friendly design.”
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