Barr + Wray carry on the Olympic legacy of London 2012

Hotel, Sport & Leisure Wed, Mar 23, 2016 9:08 AM

Barr + Wray carry on the Olympic legacy of London 2012

One of the temporary, training pools installed in London, used for the 2012 Olympics and earmarked as a legacy benefit for the UK is now being installed at Bath University.

Aqua Leisure specialist, Barr + Wray, will decommission and remove the existing pool and filtration plant from the University of Bath Sports Complex and install the Olympic Legacy pool and filtration plant.

It is the first 50m pool of its kind to be installed in its new permanent location.  Main contractor Ikon Construction has appointed Barr + Wray to carry out the works, which are due to be completed within 6 months.

Barr + Wray has incorporated the legacy pool requirements and adapted the design appropriately, including making minor amendments to the pool to make it fit within the existing space at the university.   

The pool will be used by the university as well as providing a training facility for the British Swimming Team.  This state of the art swimming complex will be fitted with underwater cameras and windows so that the training can be analysed.

Allan Cullen, Senior Project Engineer at Barr + Wray said: “This is a really exciting project for Barr + Wray to be involved in.  The legacy of the Olympic Games is important to continue and the people of Bath University will also benefit from this wonderful new facility.

“With the additional technology and training facilities, this pool will give future Olympic swimmers the best possible chance to develop and improve.  It’s a fantastic initiative to use the Olympic pools to enhance swimming facilities across the county.”

Charles Johnston, property director at Sport England said: “The pool at the University of Bath, which was used by many of our Olympic and Paralympic heroes during the Games, will ensure that the legacy of London 2012 continues to thrive in Somerset.

“Legacy pools have the potential to benefit thousands of people and I am really pleased that the students and local community in Bath will be able to benefit from this innovative scheme.

“This pool will ensure the sporting future of this city and University remains bright and will lead to more people using the facilities in Bath.”

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