New $30m pool and sports centre for Ashburton
Designed by architects Warren & Mahoney and combines several sports facilities in the one building.
Ashburton has a new $30 million indoor sports and leisure centre called EA Networks Centre, due for official opening on May 9.
It has been designed by architects Warren & Mahoney and combines several sports facilities in the one building.
Project architect Alex Head says clustering the different sporting disciplines under one roof allows efficiencies in staffing, support services and maintenance.
Situated on an old river terrace along the Ashburton River, the 8000m2 facility is the first step in developing a recreation precinct complete with outdoor cricket, hockey and rugby pitches. Ashburton District Council wants the facility to serve the wider mid-Canterbury region.
The building allows for expansion of the indoor courts, aquatic and fitness centres in future.
Ventilation via louvre windows in the foyer and administrative areas lessens the load on air-conditioning, rainwater collected from the roof feeds the hydrotherapy pool water system and a recovery system minimises waste heat.
The gymnasium is designed with roof-lights to provide natural light while daylight sensors dim the artificial light.
The centre is clad in precast concrete panels with an exposed aggregate greywacke pattern.
Chris Hutching for NBR NZ Property Investor
Thu, 16 Apr 2015
Thu, 16 Apr 2015
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New $30m pool and sports centre for Ashburton
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