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News Release from: TPS | Subject: Victorian Baths To Bubble Back To Life
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Team on 19 August 2003
Victorian Baths To Bubble Back To Life
TPS Consult, the professional services division of Carillion Plc, has started work on a project to convert, extend and refurbish the Victorian swimming baths in Birmingham.
Nechells Baths, which was constructed in 1902, like many amenities from the period, was closed during the latter part of last century, unable to compete with the modern, more energy efficient, new leisure centres which have been developed Many towns and cities still have their own 'baths' or 'lidos', some still in operation, but most disused
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 1 Oct 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Due to their architecture, many have been listed, further limiting the development potential of these buildings.
TPS Consult has produced a creative design proposal for Nechells Baths, which has been accepted by the local authority, and has the support of the local community.
The building will be converted for business and community use, consisting of training and craft workshops, offices, meeting rooms, Cyber Caf? and associated eating and drinking areas.
With a new extension and pool infill, the building will provide some 2,300m2 of space, a 45 per cent increase on existing accommodation without significantly altering the bodyshell.
The £3.6 million management contract has been awarded to TPS Consult, with Linford, of Lichfield, the building contractor.
TPS Consult has undertaken the architectural design, structural engineering and mechanical and electrical services elements of the project.
Completion is scheduled for December 2004.
Tom Watts, TPS's project director, said: "This is a demonstration of an innovative approach to restoring to use a well-known and well-loved building, and then returning it to the community.
It will form the template for other similar projects within Birmingham and around the country." The project has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, European Development Fund and Complimentary Commercial Endowments.
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