Facilities
Outside
During the 1980s, Salford City Council had a dream to turn a derelict dockland into an internationally renowned development. In 1993 a temporary watersports facility was set up, although it was always intended that a permanent centre should be constructed. Thanks to an award of £1,490,865 from the National Lottery towards the total cost of £1,911,365 this dream is now a reality.
The building itself was designed by the city council's Development Services Architectural and Design Team who also managed the contract from start to finish. It is a two storey construction with a structural steel framework, concrete floors and an aluminium sheet roof decking which has a sinusoidal wave form giving a distinctive form to the building's shape.
Reception
Internally the building is made of top quality, low maintenance materials. All the wet areas at Quay level, such as the entrance foyer, wet suit store and changing rooms have quarry tiled floors and walls. The reception area is a light, bright area ensuring a warm welcome for visitors. There are lockers for the secure storage of personal items. Hover over the image for another view.
Changing rooms
The changing rooms are tiled from floor to ceiling for ease of maintenance and include a large shower area.
Climbing wall
The purpose built 8 metre climbing wall is available for hire by groups. The wall has been designed to enable everyone to succeed in complete safety but also has routes to challenge climbers of all abilities. Qualified coaches are available along with all the equipment necessary, such as helmets, harnesses, ropes and safety devices.
This page was last updated on 17 September 2007
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