Egham Leisure Centre

Weaver Demolition was appointed by Pellikaan Construction to undertake the full clearance of the former Egham Leisure Centre site in Surrey. The project formed a crucial part of a wider redevelopment programme, enabling the creation of a new car park and enhanced community facilities. Delivered over a 16-week period, the works involved hazardous material removal, soft strip, full demolition, and on-site material recycling. Operating in a busy community setting, Weaver combined technical expertise with careful planning to ensure a safe and efficient programme.

Key facts

Sector:

Commercial

Timeline:

16 Weeks

Location:

Egham Leisure Centre, Surrey

Services:

Demolition, Strip-out, Crushing & Screening

History

Egham Leisure Centre has long been a focal point for the community, providing sports, fitness, and recreational facilities for local residents. Originally built in the mid-20th century, the centre served several generations but eventually became outdated and required significant modernisation. The redevelopment plan called for the demolition of the existing site and its transformation into a contemporary leisure complex, complete with supporting infrastructure such as new parking facilities. Clearing the former buildings was the essential first step in delivering this regeneration project.

Project Overview

Weaver Demolition’s package of works included several key elements:

  • Initial Site Appraisal: Before mobilisation, Weaver developed a comprehensive demolition methodology and logistics plan, ensuring minimal disruption to surrounding roads and neighbouring properties.
  • Hazardous Material Removal: Licensed and non-licensed asbestos was carefully removed by trained operatives, in line with all regulatory requirements.
  • Soft Strip: Internal fixtures, fittings, and non-structural elements were stripped from the building, allowing maximum segregation of materials for recycling.
  • Full Demolition: The main leisure centre structures, including slabs, foundations, and below-ground obstructions, were demolished using controlled mechanical methods.
  • On-Site Crushing: Hardcore arisings were processed on site into certified aggregate for reuse in local infrastructure projects, reducing waste and transport needs.
  • Health and Safety Controls: Rigorous safety measures, including exclusion zones, dust suppression, and careful plant management, ensured the works were completed without incident.

Project Requirements

The client’s requirements focused on delivering a cleared and prepared site while maintaining community safety and programme efficiency:

  • Full enabling package covering asbestos removal, soft strip, demolition, and ground clearance.
  • Minimisation of disruption to nearby residents, businesses, and road networks.
  • Environmental responsibility, including maximised recycling and reduced vehicle movements.
  • On-time and on-budget delivery within a defined 16-week programme.

Environmental Impact

Weaver Demolition placed sustainability at the centre of the project, ensuring that environmental considerations were embedded in every stage of delivery:

  • Material Recycling: Demolition arisings were crushed on site and repurposed as aggregate for use in local projects, reducing reliance on imported materials.
  • Waste Reduction: Effective segregation of materials maximised recycling rates and diverted waste from landfill.
  • Community Sensitivity: The logistics plan reduced vehicle movements, noise, and dust emissions, minimising disturbance to the local community.

Key Benefits to the Client

Weaver’s approach provided several clear advantages to the client:

  • Single point of delivery for all enabling works, simplifying management and communication.
  • Programme efficiency through value engineering and robust logistics planning.
  • Environmental gains from high recycling rates and on-site material reuse.
  • Client satisfaction, with Pellikaan Construction praising the team’s professionalism, safety culture, and respect for the surroundings.

Project Summary

Over a 16-week programme, Weaver Demolition successfully cleared the former Egham Leisure Centre site, removing asbestos, carrying out a comprehensive soft strip, and completing full demolition works. Through on-site crushing, nearly all material was recycled or reused, supporting both sustainability and cost efficiency. The site was handed back to the client fully cleared and ready for redevelopment, enabling the next phase of modern leisure facilities for the Egham community.

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