WORK is continuing to progress at Melksham’s new community campus.
“More excellent progress has been made this month,” reports Wiltshire Council about the work being carried out on site in the grounds of Melksham House. “Transformation of the external spaces is picking up pace and the pond area is looking fabulous with new planting and fencing.
“The installation of lockers and cubicles in the changing rooms is progressing well alongside the fitting of internal doors, mechanical and electrical equipment, floor finishes, decoration and general tiling.
“Work has started on filling the main and learner pools and the pool filtration work is ongoing. Filling the pools is a huge milestone and is looking incredible.
“Works to the historic walls around the existing car park is nearing completion, along with the installation of the fences around the site. The pier at the site entrance will be re- instated early in June.
“Within the next month work will commence on the installation of the reception desk and the servery.”
The campus, which is being constructed by Pellikaan Construction Ltd, is due to open by autumn this year. It has been supported with a grant from Sport England and will offer a wide range of facilities and services under one roof, including a gym, cycle and fitness studios, 25m pool and learner pool, sports hall, library, café and meeting space for the community.
About what members can expect from the new state-of-the-art fitness suite, Wiltshire Council says, “The leisure team has worked with Pulse Fitness, who supply the equipment, to put together an offer which will provide options for fitness beginners and regular users alike.
“The extensive cardiovascular and resistance equipment allows users to record their workouts through radio frequency identification (RFID) enabled membership cards in order to track progress and improvement over time to help maintain motivation. The equipment also offers accessibility for wheelchair users.
“The cardiovascular equipment has inbuilt entertainment, digital TV and radio, internet and mobile phone connectivity. The functional rig will provide an additional dimension to the fitness suite with battle ropes, tyre flip and punchbag. Functional training is a big trend in the industry and provides the user with bodyweight training methods to build muscular stability and core strength.
“The free-weight area offers multiple benches, plate loaded equipment, squat rack and a lifting platform to target major muscle groups.”
More information about the campus can be found at: www. wiltshire.gov.uk/community-environment-melksham-community-campus
