Surf Snowdonia, Conway
COMMERCIAL
THE BRIEF
Conwy Adventure Leisure Ltd appointed H.H. Smith to undertake the Design and Construction of the
Hub Buildings at the Surf Snowdonia facility, currently being developed at Dolgarrog, near Conwy in
North Wales.
Morgan Civil & Environmental Engineering are undertaking all below ground construction up to and
including the ground floor slabs. H.H. Smith will then take the build forward designing and constructing
the centre’s Hub Buildings comprising an entrance and reception facility, the retail zone, main restaurant
block, kitchen and changing facilities.
Additionally, there will also be a Family Activity Building; Camp Site Amenity Building; 2 Surf Shacks, Plant
Room and Bin Store. A total of 6 buildings will make up the commercial leisure hub.
LOCATION
Conway, Wales
SECTOR
Commercial
CLIENT
Conway Adventure Leisure Ltd
PROJECT VALUE
KEY POINTS
£2.5M
This development is the first of its type in the UK, Britain’s first artificial surfing lake. Such a high profile project requires buildings of a high quality with matching operational facilities. Sustainable considerations
are required throughout the build minimising the environmental impact. Works started in January 2015,
following intensive project familiarisation and design packages.
CONTRACT
CHALLENGES
Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
On site collaboration with all Civil Engineering Contractors, the multiple design teams, client representatives and other stakeholders is key to the successful management of this project and the successful anticipated completion in July 2015. The exposed location could be a challenge at this time of year.
CONTRACT PERIOD
29 Weeks
Smith’s Yard, Rear of 95 Bury Old Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7AY
JCT Design & Build
PERIOD
T: 0161 280 3509 F: 0161 280 6226 W: www.hhsmith.co.uk E: [email protected]