Mardyke Development
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Mardyke Development
16.12.2010

The Mardyke Arena, University College Cork (UCC) has announced details of a major Phase 3 Development which will see almost 40,000 sq feet added to the Arena in 2011. The development was officially launched by UCC President, Dr Michael Murphy today (Thursday, December 16th 2010). 

Speaking at the launch, Dr Murphy said the Arena has successfully re-established itself as one of the top indoor sports facilities in Ireland and welcomed the investment in the latest phase of development.  Referring to future capital expenditure in the university he said: “I anticipate a figure of €100 million will be spent in capital expenditure over the next four years.”

The project which is due to commence at the end of February 2011 is valued at €10m and at the height of the 10-month construction period will provide up to 100 jobs in the construction industry.

The development will involve the demolition of the existing viewing stand along with the existing changing rooms underneath the stand. A 3-floor extension will be constructed and when complete the new development, which represents the very best in modern design and construction will result in a truly world class facility at the Mardyke.

Included in the new facilities will be an indoor running track; hydro therapy pools; dance fitness studios; 60 tiered seated team meeting room; martial arts studio; physiotherapy/wellness centre and new changing rooms.

An extensive flood protection defence will be incorporated into the development.

The Arena which currently employs up to 70 staff will see this number increase on completion of the new facilities.

The company Mardyke Leisure (UCC) Ltd, the Arena management company, are the project developers and the design team also includes University College Cork; Wilson Architecture; JODA Engineering Consultants; Cantwell Keogh & Associates Fire Safety Consultants and Quantity Surveyors Davis Langdon PKS.

The completed development is due to be handed over to Mardyke Leisure (UCC) Ltd the week beginning December 19th 2011.

 

 



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