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Morgan Sindall Construction Delivers A Winning Finish At Woolwich Waves Leisure Centre
Morgan Sindall Construction’s London business has officially handed over the state-of-the-art Woolwich Waves Leisure Centre to the Royal Borough of Greenwich, marking the completion of one of the UK’s largest urban leisure facilities.

The £80m project, which was procured via the Southern Construction Framework (SCF), is located at the heart of Woolwich town centre and plays a key role in the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s ambitious regeneration programme.

Morgan Sindall collaborated closely with the Council to design and develop the three-storey facility, creating an inclusive space that encourages physical activity for all, including people with disabilities and those living with dementia.

Given the limited space available on site, Morgan Sindall implemented an innovative stacked design, positioning a sports hall, gym, and cardio suites on the upper levels. The tier one contractor applied its Intelligent Solutions approach throughout the project, delivering a world-class 12,800m² facility featuring advanced fit-out elements, including anti-vibration steelwork to optimise performance and user experience across the different leisure and sport activity spaces.

The completed development has delivered first class sports facilities to the Woolwich community. On the wet leisure side, the site includes four state-of-the-art swimming pools, a large splash play area which includes sensory experiences, plus a luxury spa.

The leisure centre’s rooftop hosts a planted green roof alongside an advanced Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) system. one of largest ASHP arrays ever commissioned in the UK. The ASHP powers the building’s basement energy centre, delivering sustainable heating not only to the Leisure Centre itself but also to a neighbouring venue. Looking ahead, the ASHP will extend its benefits to more than 500 new apartments currently under construction, further cementing the site’s role as a hub for green, community-focused energy innovation.

The building is on track to achieve a BREEAM Outstanding rating, making it only the second leisure centre in the UK to meet this standard for sustainable construction.

Morgan Sindall collaborated with FaulknerBrowns Architects, Buro Happold Engineers, Arup fire consultants, and Max Fordham acoustics consultants, with client side consultants, Hadron Consulting, Gleeds, Van Zyl & de Villiers & DB3 in the delivery of Woolwich Waves Leisure Centre.

Richard Dobson, Area Director at Morgan Sindall Construction in London, said: “It’s a huge achievement to deliver this complex development to the Royal Borough of Greenwich and we are excited to see the community already starting to enjoy these state-of-the-art facilities. Sustainability has been at the forefront throughout the design, construction, and ongoing operation of Woolwich Waves Leisure Centre.”

Cllr Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said: “Woolwich Waves is at forefront of improving the quality of life and health of our residents. As well as three pools, there’s a gym, five-a-side pitch, spa, squash courts and more. Plus plenty for families. Woolwich Waves is once again proof that we not only get things done in Greenwich, but we get things done to an incredibly high standard so that residents can enjoy them for generations to come.”

For more information contact Morgan Sindall on 020 7307 9200 or visit www.www.morgansindall.com





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