CENTER PARCS
SHERWOOD FOREST
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CLC has refreshed and refurbished the lodges with new wall décor, flooring, updated fixtures and fittings and new furniture throughout. Working with them has been a pleasure from start to end and we look forward to a continued excellent working relationship for many years to come
ACCOMMODATION ASSET MANAGER, CENTER PARCS
CASE STUDY HOTEL & LEISURE
CENTER PARCS
SHERWOOD FOREST
THE PROJECT
Duration 16 WEEKS
Location SHERWOOD FOREST
Project Size
125 LODGES, 400 ACRES
Contract Value
£3M £
Over 2.1 million people visiting Center Parcs villages each year, so it is important that the lodges remain at a high standard. We recently partnered with the Sherwood Forest village to refurbish the accommodation in the park as part of an ongoing refurbishment programme. The scope of the works was vast with a strict timescale for each group of lodges. Each lodge required kitchen and bathroom replacements, tiling, heating, decorating and electrical upgrades which included a renewal of the infrastructure that fed all the lodges. External works were also required which included roofing, cladding and block paving.
INNOVATIONS
Center Parcs care about the environment so we wanted to work with them to reduce the impact of our work. We used certified timber, installed energy efficient LED fittings and segregated waste on-site for better recycling. We looked at how we could divert waste to landfills and partnered with a specialist recycling firm so we could recycle more parts of the mattresses rather than creating more waste. To make the project run smoother, we also worked with our key supply chains to perform ‘Just in Time’ deliveries. This meant we were able to arrange pallet deliveries to the site once a week to drop materials to each lodge.
SOLUTION
The client requested that the works be kept out of view so their guests could enjoy their woodland surroundings. We installed HERAS fence panels around the sites fitted with camouflage netting. In total, we used over 1000 linear metres of netting, so the panelling blended in with the forest surroundings. We also assigned a Guest Liaison Officer to walk the perimeter and speak with guests about the work being carried out. Our biggest challenge was the quick turnaround time and the geography of the site. Sitting within 400 acres of woodland, a total of 125 lodges were programmed for refurbishment. We decided to split the work into 4 sites with a dedicated team at each one. They worked concurrently with each other for a period of 4 weeks to ensure the work was completed within the tight time scale.
THE RESULTS
The lodges now have a contemporary, modern feel with luxury facilities including new lighting, heating and furniture. Following our creative innovations, we were able to save the client money and reduce our environmental impact.