Case Study – Sport and recreation

Project: Llandudno Swimming Pool
Client: Conwy County Borough Council
Main Contractor: Kier North West

Laidlaw systems make a splash!

The recently opened Llandudno Swimming Pool is a landmark for Welsh swimming facilities. It has a 25 metre, 8-lane, international short course competition pool and a 20 metre, 4-lane pool for teaching and training. With seating for 500 competitors and spectators, the bigger pool’s floor can be raised to enable it to be used for non-swimming events.
Among 54 different Laidlaw products specified for the £6 million project, the Stainless Steel Handrail and Balustrade system was used extensively throughout. For the main staircase, 40mm diameter brushed stainless steel handrails and 60mm diameter uprights and concrete fixings were provided to take a 3.0kN loading. For the spectator steps, Type QE raised tactile elements were also fitted to the handrail for the benefit of partially sighted visitors.



For the staff balcony viewing area, a similar system with extended concrete fixings was installed to accommodate a 1.5kN loading. Both here and in the spectator area, 10mm clear float glass with flat polished edges and radiussed corners (toughened to BS6206 Class A) was used for infill panels. This provides a striking focal point along the full length of the pool.

Orbis Commercial lever and pull handles and door closers were also used, including a number of bespoke 25mm stainless steel, back-to-back and bolt-through pull handles. Other products included digital and manual access control keypads and bi-lingual fire door signage.