Week 7

Plenty more happening in and around the centre this week, with the pool staircase almost complete and works in the ancillary hall really taking shape.

New pool staircase almost complete and a new office (old poolside cupboard):

Further works in the ancillary hall, with removal of upstairs windows into the hall, awaiting new doorway/divide into dance studio.

Ducting removed from far ancillary hall wall:

Demolition to front of old creche almost complete. Roof expected to be dismantled this week:

Work has continued on the spa extension, and apart from the odd bit of rain, has had a pretty good week weather wise. Foundation for new lift and further foundations almost complete:

More building work upstairs. New walls being built and the old "dumb waiter" removed:

Unfortunately I was quite limited with pictures this week, as some areas are only showing gradual signs of progression.

Week 8

A lot of 'noticeable' changes happening this week, with the steel work for the spa extension finally being erected.

It only took 2 days to get this far! You can get an idea of the size:

Nearly there:

Further works have been taking place on the new cafe. Works on the foundations started on Tuesday, and progress is steady:

This week also hailed the re-opening of the pool balcony. With completion of the new staircase, customers can now access the balcony via the dryside locker room.

Handrails and brickwork complete, hoarding down, just needs a good clean!

Works have continued upstairs with delivery of new roofing panels and further structural works:

Scaffolding erected and careful dismantling of brickwork:

Plans for next week include roofing on new spa extension and continued work on cafeteria.

Week 9

A variety of updates this week, with important work being carried out in several areas.

Firstly the re-opening of the new pool balcony staircase:

Further works to the spa extension, with roofing section goin on and demolition of old main hall balcony/pool balcony emergency exit staircase and wall. Its really taking shape:

Area where spa will be:

First floor area, with lift shaft access:

Main hall balcony fire exit - bit of a step!

Further hoarding erected in reception, our box is getting smaller! This is where the entrance to the new cafe will be:

Works continue on new cafe extension, with footings complete and metalwork being erected. Main footings for front wall dug and filled and site finally ready for metalwork:

Ducting and ventilation systems removed from side of ancillary hall:

New dance studio flooring has begun, with inital sheets laid on Monday. It looks strange seeing a floor at that height!

Now this is a seriously impressive bit of kit! It takes the fresh cement from the mixer, and then pumps it through a small pipe into a large flexi-hose, up to the first floor dance studio.

Should take a few days to dry, before they begin laying the new sprung flooring:

Works have progressed upstairs, with metalwork being erected on the bar balcony:

Things are really progressing well at present, and hopefully next week I can give updates on some of the following:

• Metalwork for the new cafe extension and demolition of roofing
• Further works on the bar patio and dance studio
• Continued works on spa extension including cement on first floor, and start of brickwork

Week 10

This week saw several changes in the spa extension, with the concrete being spread on the first floor and drainage being laid in and around the ground floor:

Drainage pipes have been laid and connected, joining the current pipework.

The first floor is taking shape.

Getting ready for the staircase and lift.

The new dance studio floor is now dry and work can continue on walls, fire exit and lighting.

With the new fire exit being installed the old bar patio needed to be extended.

A start has been made on removing the roof on the new cafe extention.

Once the roof has been removed, the metalwork for the new front wall can go up.

Targets for next week are hopefully beginning the brickwork out on the spa extension and continued works to upstairs and the old bar balcony.

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