May 2005

• Enabling drainage works completed
• Contractor takes possession of the site
• Contractor mobilises - sets up the compound, on-site offices and assembles teams

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June 2005

• Contractor completes mobilisation
• Detailed programme of works finalised
• 29th June - press launch of project

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July 2005

• Demolition of the pavilion
• Terracing of the pitch areas begins
• Substructure construction continues with foundations of the new sports hall laid
• Specialist pitch contractor begins on new pitch drainage

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August 2005

• Building complex slab re-inforced and completed
• Steel frame erected
• Construction of internal load bearing walls begins
• Car park works commence
• Work on pitches continues - excavation, drainage

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September 2005

• Work commences on changing block
• Foundation work complete
• Roof decking to main sports hall complete
• Cycle track takes shape

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October 2005

• Highway improvements - work to new roundabout commences
• New footpaths created in woodland
• Car park areas developed
• Lighting for cycle track erected
• Construction of grandstand commences
• Mechanical and Engineering first fit begins

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November 2005

• Erection of carpark lighting commences
• Carpentry works continue towards completion
• Underfloor heating and insulation installed
• Artificial pitch laid

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December 2005

• Martial Arts Centre carpark resurfaced
• Completion of main highway works
• Footpath the west of site completed and released for public use
• Internal plaster work commences
• Christmas shutdown

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January 2006

• Christmas shutdown
• Cladding works towards completion
• Plaster work progresses
• Mechanical and electrical works progress

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February 2006

• Squash courts fitted out
• Construction of ramps to pitch areas begins
• Tiling in shower areas commences

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March 2006

• Reception desk installed
• Construction of climbing wall begins
• Terrace balustrading erected
• Cycle track tarmacced
• Sports hall floor laid
• Landscaping begins
• Kitchen area tiled
• Vanity units fitted
• Shower areas tiled

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April 2006

• Lights fitted in cafe bar area
• Climbing wall balustrade fitted
• Vinyl laid
• Sports hall equipment fitted
• Lockers installed

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