September 2016 saw the official re-opening of Prudhoe Waterworld gym & fitness studios following a £500,000 refurbishment with Cramlington based contractors Compass Developments, on behalf, Active Northumberland. This was our second project at the facility following the 1999 extension development, which saw the creation of a crèche, fitness studio, poolside café/viewing area and foyer re-organisation.

Project Architect, Stuart Franklin’s explained, “The original layout had two gym areas divided by the entrance foyer, together with a crèche and separate studio. The new design has relocated the existing gyms and combined them into one space, sub-divided by a textured feature wall, finished in Slate Slips. We’ve also created two multi-purpose studio spaces in the former crèche/gym areas. It was a pleasure to revisit the center and work with the staff to reconfigure the areas to provide a more cohesive use of space and also breathe new life into the building, which has always punched above its weight in terms of its size and the diversity of facilities it continues to offer.  The center was kept open throughout the construction works, which were split into two phases running consecutively over a three-and-a-half month period.  The scheme was completing on time and within budget, and maintains the quality of materials and workmanship present in the original extension.”