Update: Newport Leisure and Wellbeing Centre

Wynne Construction is on track to deliver one of the UK’s first net zero leisure centres, all whilst engaging with South Wales youngsters and giving back to the community.

The family-owned firm was appointed by Newport City Council to build the £19.7 million Newport Leisure and Wellbeing Centre, which will be powered solely by renewable energy sources and include a garden roof to help reduce carbon emissions.

The project is located on the city’s waterfront and is being developed to BREEAM standards by a team of more than 40.

Excavations for the site have been finished and nearly 230 concrete piles installed to strengthen the foundations.

Works have also included digging out the 25m-long swimming pool, children’s pool, and 550m² lazy river, as well as pouring the ground-floor slabs and erecting concrete columns ready for the next phase of construction.

Wynne Construction site manager Bryn Roberts said: “The project has several components, so it’s been great to work alongside local subcontractors whose expertise in their respective fields has proven invaluable.

“One of the key challenges has been working in a very tight space due to the site’s location by the river and in the middle of the city.

“We’ve worked closely with our suppliers to manage deliveries carefully and avoid unnecessary disruption to the local community.

“From a personal perspective, it’s a very interesting job to be on. For example, the nature of digging out the path for the lazy river has been fascinating and look forward to seeing the facility once completed.”

The company has also welcomed three apprentices to the site and engaged with students from Newbridge High School as well as Lliswerry High School to highlight careers and training schemes in construction.

Wynne Construction further supported local employment opportunities by visiting Newport Probation Office to advise both former and aspiring workers on how to enter the sector.

A local community project that tackles homelessness was also backed by the firm, which donated five toilets, including a disabled WC, to its new training facility.

Wynne Construction social value manager Craig Sweet said: “We’re always looking to leave a lasting legacy by giving back to the communities we work with, so the chance to contribute to charitable causes like Eden Gate has been brilliant.

“In addition, equipping the next generation with the skills and insight needed to enter the construction industry is part of our company culture, and we will continue to provide practical, hands-on experience for youngsters throughout the build.”

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