Extension and refurbishment work to create a new multi–use studio space to diversify the use of the existing leisure centre by bringing different groups of the community together under one roof at the existing leisure site.
Funded by the government’s Future High Streets Fund, the extension and refurbishment at Farnworth Leisure Centre forms part of Bolton Council’s £13.3m regeneration masterplan.
The project will create a large fitness suite and an adjacent studio for dance, yoga and other activities. New entrance and windows are being added to the existing facility to improve the look and feel of the building. A reconfigured car park will also see additional spaces created by the removal of a disused MUGA.
We took a proactive approach to obtaining planning approval, undertaking a consultation event with local representatives including local counsellors.
Following Brexit and Covid our commercial teams worked closely with key supply chain partners to understand price and lead in changes.The procurement strategy was developed with the current climate in mind, to allow for early procurement of key packages and obtaining fixed prices for the duration.
Social Value
Seddon is working with Bolton Council and Clear Futures to ensure that the Farnworth Leisure Centre project benefits the local area and it’s residents.
A key outcome to date has been supporting Urban Outreach, a charity providing food for Bolton households in crisis. Over the summer of 2022, the Bolton Market team and Seddon colleagues provided volunteering to make up packed lunches for families in need. The lunches are then delivered to distribution sites for children to collect using Seddon vans and drivers.
