Trafford City
Therme Manchester has appointed Sir Robert McAlpine (SRM) as the Construction Manager for the landmark project
Therme Manchester, the UK’s first urban wellbeing resort, has appointed leading construction and engineering company Sir Robert McAlpine (SRM) as the Construction Manager for the landmark project at TraffordCity, Manchester.
The appointment follows the announcement of a strategic joint venture between Therme Group and CVC, one of the world’s leading private markets investment firms. The new venture, named Therme Horizon, is valued at over €1 billion.
Therme Manchester interior view
largest thermal pool complex in Europe under one roof, indoor and outdoor
Therme has been working with SRM through a pre-construction services agreement and has now appointed them as construction manager. This is another major milestone in bringing Therme’s unique vision of urban-social wellbeing to Greater Manchester. Sir Robert McAlpine, renowned for delivering complex, iconic projects across the UK, will support the management of construction of what is set to become one of the region’s most transformative destinations. SRM were selected as they aligned with Therme values of community and sustainability.
Therme Manchester will combine the largest thermal pool complex in Europe under one roof, indoor and outdoor , botanical gardens, and immersive art,—creating a world-class environment focused on wellbeing. There will also be more than 25 water slides, The largest sauna area in the UK, multiple steam rooms and a wave pool for children and families.
Therme MAnchester aerial view of roof
Professor David Russell, CEO of Therme UK, said:
“We are delighted to appoint Sir Robert McAlpine to support the management of construction for Therme Manchester. Their unrivalled expertise in delivering large scale, complex projects, along with a shared commitment to excellence, community and sustainability, makes them the ideal team to bring Therme Manchester to life. We look forward to working together to deliver a project that will have a lasting positive impact on Greater Manchester and beyond.”
James Whittaker, Managing Director of Peel Waters said:
“We have been on a long partnership journey with Therme Group. Since our first meeting and experiencing Therme’s world-leading concept, Peel Waters have worked hand in glove with Therme Group to bring this phenomenal experience to TraffordCity, Manchester. Following on from the preparation of the site and carrying out the demolition works of the former ‘EventCity’, we are now extremely pleased to see the appointment of Sir Robert McAlpine in readiness for delivering this truly transformational, unique wellness resort, which will be a complete gamechanger for health, leisure and the visitor economy in the North.
Therme Manchester South Plaza
a strong emphasis on supporting sustainable travel
Set within TraffordCity, Therme Manchester will be accessible by public transport via Greater Manchester’s Bee Network and Metrolink, with a strong emphasis on supporting sustainable travel. Visitors will also be able to reach Therme Manchester by bicycle, with new developments along the Bridgewater Canal creating enhanced cycle paths and walkways that directly connect the site to the surrounding area. A multi-storey car park will also be incorporated into the site’s design.
Further updates on construction progress will be announced in the coming months.
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