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Builders scoop leisure contract
Daily Post (Feb '10)
A local firm has won a contract to refurbish a leisure centre.
Maelor Construction will carry out works to improve Gwyn Evans Leisure and Activity Centre in Gwersyllt, Wrexham.
The centre is undergoing a £750,000 refurbishment and will close for nine months while the work is carried out.
The project is supported by the Sports Council for Wales.
Work started on the centre in January and the planned improvements include a new first floor facility encompassing a brand new Technogym Gyn fitness suite with disabled access, as well as extra storage and office space.
The swimming pool hall is also being extended to provide an improved spectator area.
The foyer, reception and eating area are also being extended and refurbished, providing a new entrance and exit to the centre.
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Cllr Bob Dutton, Lead Member for Communities and Performance, said: "We are committed to this programme of investment in our leisure centres because the promotion of healthier lifestyles through partition in sport and leisure activities, such as free swimming initiatives, remains a priority in Wrexham".
Leisure centre revamp boosts job market
By Phil Robinson of North Wales Newspapers (Feb '10)
Wrexham company Maelor Construction (have) taken on extra staff after landing a £750,000 contract to revamp a leisure facilty.
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Councillor Bob Dutton, wrexham Council's lead member for communities and performance said: ".................. It is always good to see local companies competing for and winning important public sector contracts like this at Gwyn Evans."
Cllr Rodney Skelland, lead member for regeneration and corporate governance, said: "This is an exciting project and I'm extremely pleased a local firm has won the contract in these testing times for the economy."
"Maelor Construction was awarded the work because it was the most cost effective, had expertise in this area and the quality of its tender was extremely high."
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