Project Description:
Greendale Construction Limited’s Winchester office worked on the renovation, rebuild and remodelling of the Lasham Gliding Society Clubhouse, after a fire on 29th September 2021 devastated most of the building.
Sited on the edge of Lasham Airfield, near Alton and a former RAF base, the works included the strip-out and cleaning of all remaining fire and smoke damaged materials, installation of new equipment and finishes; reconstruction of walls and partitions within the steel portal framed single-storey building, with brick external walls and insulated steel dual pitch roof.
On the south elevation overlooking the airport runway, there is a new extension comprising of a steel frame and Glulam frame /beams to form a café and bar area. Internally new commercial kitchen, admin offices, conference room, bar, and toilets with all new mechanical and electrical installation, and fire compartmentation barriers to the roof void.
Lasham Gliding Club now benefits from:
- A spacious extension: enjoying a larger, more accommodating environment.
- Open-plan seating: designed for comfort and socialising.
- A brand-new bar area: the perfect spot to relax after a day on the airfield.
- A dedicated briefing room: equipped for the club members’ needs.
- Café serving hot meals throughout the day
Andy Musselwhite, Commercial Director, Greendale Construction, commented: “It’s been a pleasure for Greendale Construction to be main contractors on this complete renovation, rebuild and remodelling contract which has revitalised the Lasham Gliding Society’s clubhouse into a comfortable, convivial, and welcoming space for its’ members.”
Gavin Spink, General Manager, Lasham Gliding Society, commented: “Lasham Gliding society Ltd are the premier gliding club in the UK, and probably the world. We are very pleased that Greendale were on-board with us in this exciting project to modernise our clubhouse and provide world class facilities to our members, staff, and visitors alike.”
Greendale Team: Andy Musselwhite, Director; Chris Varga-Loader, Quantity Surveyor; John Andrews, Site Manager; Simon Copping, Contracts Manager.
Commercial