Project details
Client
West Dunbartonshire Council
Value
£5.6m
Duration
June 2022 – June 2024
WHK Team
Robert Macnaughton
Fiona McLintock
Alan Binnie
Brian Campbell
Building Safety Group Ltd
Project Benefits
4 Local SME’s Subcontracted
2 Local Plant Supplier
2 Local Material Suppliers
3 Work Placements Created
Overview
This project involved the delivery of a new-build sports hub and changing pavilion within Posties Park, a live public park located on the banks of the River Leven. The development provides a modern, multi-use community facility designed to support a wide range of sporting and recreational activities while enhancing the overall park environment.
The new-build works comprised a purpose-designed facility incorporating a fully equipped gym, flexible activity spaces, and extensive changing accommodation. Internally, the building provides staff offices, a reception and control point, secure storage areas, plant rooms, and dedicated staff changing and welfare facilities, supporting the efficient day-to-day operation of the hub. The internal layout was carefully planned to ensure clear separation between public, staff, and service areas, improving security, circulation, and overall user experience.
Modern team and accessible changing suites, shower facilities, and ancillary spaces were delivered to current standards, enabling the building to accommodate multiple user groups simultaneously. The facility was designed to operate flexibly, supporting community events, training sessions, and programmed activities throughout the year.
Sustainability and energy performance formed a key part of the design and construction strategy. The building incorporates renewable energy installations, including roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels, to reduce operational energy demand and carbon emissions. These systems are supported by high-efficiency mechanical and electrical installations, enhanced building fabric performance, and energy-efficient lighting and controls, contributing to lower running costs and improved environmental performance over the building’s lifecycle.
Constructed within a busy public park, the project required careful management of public safety and community access throughout the works. Comprehensive signage, temporary fencing, and clearly defined pedestrian routes ensured uninterrupted public use of the park. Construction traffic and deliveries were tightly managed, with banksmen and controlled access points in operation during peak footfall periods.
Environmental protection measures were implemented to safeguard wildlife habitats and maintain buffer zones along the river corridor, with works sequenced to avoid sensitive breeding seasons. The completed development represents a flagship example of a sustainable, new-build community sports facility, successfully integrating renewable technologies, modern staff and user facilities, and high-quality construction within an existing public amenity while maintaining accessibility and environmental integrity.