Education

RGS Sports Hall

Client: Royal Grammar School

Services CK21 Provided

Structural and Infrastructure Engineering

The Project

CK21 were commissioned by Royal Grammar School for the design of a new sports hall and swimming pool building to Amateur Swimming Association standards. The works were procured on a traditional contract basis. The building consists of a hot rolled steel frame enclosing a cast in-situ water retaining concrete pool tank. The foundations are simple reinforced concrete pads and strips bearing upon clay at shallow depth. 3-D modelling software has been utilised on this project to increase the degree of co-ordination between design team members prior to issuing standard format 2-D drawings to the construction team. The surface water drainage design has made use of an existing brick culvert found under the site as attenuation to limit flows off site. Extensive flood modelling has been carried out to determine the best location for flood walls to protect the new and existing buildings from potential flood events. The existing playgrounds have also been utilised as surface water attenuation in potential flood situations. Working closely with the client, Howarth Litchfield Architects and Contractor Surgo, the project is completed and welcomed the Scottish Rugby team during the World Cup! We continue to work direct for this valued client.