Construction of a new crematorium, administration building, landscaping and cemetery areas.
The scheme achieved planning in February 2019 and the Design team have produced a design up to stage 4.
Upon completion of the pre-qualification progress, the tender list is due for confirmation in April 2019 with tender release May 2019.
Contract will be let as a design and build contract.
The scope for the Crematorium project is expected to include the following elements:
Crematorium building containing:
— circular chapel area with additional balcony providing circa 120 seated capacity,
— welcome/waiting area,
— crematory hall with capacity for 2 no cremators,
— viewing room,
— office areas.
Administration building containing:
— an office space for the cemetery officer to receive visitors and handle administrative work,
— fully accessible toilet facilities,
— a reception area incorporating a waiting room,
— café areas for general visitors,
— function space for post-burial/cremation events,
— gathering shelter,
— minimal, low-impact outside lighting to pathways and external fixtures.
External works to include:
— roads, paths and paving,
— water features to and around the crematorium building,
— soft landscaping, planting and irrigation systems,
— external fixtures — to include street furniture and equipment,
— ornamental features including reflective pools,
— external drainage system.