Locks Ride Sports Pavilion

Construction of a New Sports Pavilion and Community Spaces at Locks Ride, Winkfield

Sector: Sports + Leisure, Community
Client: Winkfield Parish Council
Value range: £1m – £1.5m

The project involved the demolition of an unsafe existing pavilion while retaining the adjoining grounds maintenance building. A new stand-alone Sports Pavilion was constructed, comprising four changing rooms, a communal area, accessible toilets, and showers.

Scope of work

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Morris + Blunt acted as both the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor, managing the project from post-planning RIBA Stage 3 through to completion, including Building Regulation approvals and construction details.
  • The original timber frame design was revised to a SIP (Structurally Insulated Panels) system, which reduced construction timescales and costs post tender.

Consultancy Team:

  • M+B’s team of consultants including Architectural, Energy, Ecological, Arboricultural, Structural, and Civil Engineering disciplines, alongside Mechanical and Electrical Sub-Contractors, developed the design and ensured compliance with the Employer’s Requirements.
  • The team managed the discharge of various planning conditions pre- and post-completion.

Foundation and Structure:

  • New strip foundations and beam and block ground floor construction supported the SIP superstructure.

External Façade:

  • The lower level featured facing brickwork, while the upper level was clad in European larch. The roof was finished with Metrotile, a durable metal roofing tile suitable for the adjacent cricket pitch.

Clock Tower:

  • A three-sided clock tower was pre-fabricated off-site and installed, adding to the sports vernacular.

Windows and Doors:

  • Aluminium windows, doors, fascia, and soffit boards were selected for durability and minimal maintenance. Electronic operating systems provided controlled access.

Accessibility and External Works:

  • The car park was re-surfaced, adding four new accessible parking bays with level access to the pavilion.
  • A new 3-phase electricity supply was installed, supporting EV chargers and local power generation from rooftop PV panels, which also powered the air source heat pumps for the hot water system.
  • A new pumping facility was installed to connect the building to the existing FW drainage system.

Ecological Enhancements:

  • Bat and bird boxes were installed, along with a new surface water attenuation pond and native planting, creating an enhanced habitat for wildlife.

Interior Features:

  • The pavilion included modern team changing facilities, separate match official changing rooms, and a community room with a purpose-designed kitchen.
  • The community room featured a vaulted ceiling and bi-folding glass panel doors, offering views of the sports pitches and a welcoming space for events.