Work on a £10 million refurbishment and extension project at Slough Ice Arena is now complete.

The project was carried out by Morgan Sindall and the facility was officially opened on Saturday, 28 April.

Features included developing a two-storey canopy extension, which houses a new entrance, reception, café, gym and climbing wall. In addition, the existing building has been fully refurbished and reclad to transform its appearance, while extensive landscaping and public space works have created a strong visual link to adjacent Bath Road and Salt Hill Park.

Elsewhere, a new ice pad for the next generation of skaters was installed alongside new spectator seating and lighting, while changing room and toilets were also fully refurbished.

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Throughout the project, special consideration was given to the adjacent adjacent Montem Mound, which has Scheduled Ancient Monument status. Morgan Sindall replaced the footpath that goes over the mound and this landscaping was then integrated into the design of the whole site – the building and outside space.

The overall rebuild project was developed by Slough Urban Renewal (SUR), a joint venture between Morgan Sindall Investments Limited and Slough Borough Council.

James York, Morgan Sindall's Area Director in Slough, said: "This was a complex project requiring accuracy, whilst also being mindful of public access routes and a site of historic importance at all times during construction.

"Working in close collaboration with the council, archaeologists and ice rink specialists, we have delivered this outstanding sports and leisure facility for the local community.

"It is another testament to our continued successful public-private partnership with Slough Borough Council, which is delivering transformative municipal projects across the town."

SUR General Manager, Andy Howell, said: "The success of the grand opening this weekend and all the positive comments from local people is testament to the hard work and effort the Morgan Sindall team have put into this major refurbishment and extension.

"The Council have demonstrated real vision for the Ice Arena and SUR is delighted to have been part of delivering this great new leisure facility for the borough."

(LM)