92 PELLIKAAN- EPPING LEISURE CENTRE
PELLIKAAN- EPPING LEISURE CENTRE
The new Epping Leisure Centre is nearing completion as a major investment delivered by Pellikaan Construction for Qualis Commercial and Epping Forest District Council, bringing a contemporary, energy‐efficient community facility to the heart of the town.
The redevelopment of Epping Leisure Centre represents one of the most significant public‐sector construction projects undertaken in the district in recent years. Commissioned by Qualis Commercial on behalf of Epping Forest District Council, the new centre replaces an ageing facility with a modern, accessible building designed by Pozzoni Architects in collaboration with Corstorphine & Wright. The project forms part of a wider strategy to enhance local health, wellbeing and community infrastructure, ensuring that Epping has a leisure facility capable of meeting current and future demand.
The building has been designed to provide a broad range of activities within a contemporary, welcoming environment. The new centre includes a six‐lane swimming pool, learner pool, sports hall, fitness suite, studios, a health and wellbeing suite and a café, all arranged to support efficient circulation and clear sightlines. Pozzoni Architects’ design places strong emphasis on natural light, transparency and user experience, with large glazed elevations and a layout that encourages movement through the building. Corstorphine & Wright’ s involvement has supported the development of a robust architectural language that responds to the town’ s character while delivering a modern civic presence.
Pellikaan Construction, appointed as main contractor, has brought extensive experience in leisure‐sector delivery to the project. The company has progressed the build through a complex programme that includes the formation of the pool structures, installation of specialist mechanical and electrical systems and the construction of high‐performance building fabric designed to meet stringent energy‐efficiency standards. The project has required careful coordination of specialist subcontractors, particularly in relation to pool plant, ventilation, acoustic performance and humidity control, all of which are critical to the long‐term operation of a leisure facility.
The centre is designed to support significant reductions in energy consumption, reflecting both council priorities and national expectations for sustainable public buildings. The building incorporates modern insulation standards, efficient heating and ventilation systems and a design approach that minimises heat loss while maximising natural light. These measures contribute to lower operational costs and a reduced environmental footprint, ensuring that the centre remains financially and environmentally sustainable over its lifespan.
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