Helensburgh Leisure Centre storm damage repairs update

A site compound is now in place around the perimeter of the leisure centre and our contractor, Galliford Try FM, is currently erecting scaffolding to the full height of the building, along each of the four sides, to provide safe access for site operatives to the roof area. These scaffolding works will take four weeks and should be completed around mid-October.

Once the scaffolding is in place, we will carry out an assessment of the roof area to check for any further damage. We will then fit a temporary roof to prevent additional water ingress and allow internal repairs to continue. The temporary roof should be finished around mid-November.  As previously advised, there has been water damage to the inside of the building which has affected flooring, walls, and electrics. Water cubes and a water capture system are in place to help mitigate against any further issues.

The site compound currently houses contractor welfare cabins and office space and is connected to utilities such as water, drainage, and power. CCTV cameras are also fully operational to ensure the security and safety of the site. The area will be extended when the main roof works begin to provide sufficient room for the roofing materials.

Ewen Fowlie, operations director for hub North Scotland, who are Argyll and Bute Council’s development partner for the project, said the preparations would help ensure the successful completion of the works.

He explained: “We need to have the scaffolding right round the building to ensure that the site team can carry out the roof works in a safe environment. They need to remove the damaged sections and then fit a temporary roof before the permanent full solution can be installed.”

However, the public reaction to the announcement from the Council has been met with considerable cynicism.