This South Coast Council is shaping a new Leisure Strategy to address the challenges of an ageing leisure estate, complex operational arrangements, and shifting local demographics. To support this strategic vision, the council urgently needed expert technical building services engineering insight across nine public leisure sites — helping inform future investment, procurement, and estate planning.
Strategic M&E Condition Surveys to Support Public Sector Investment
With a tight delivery window and the need for impartial, actionable data, Oatway Design Ltd was appointed to carry out full M&E condition surveys and lifecycle planning reports across all nine leisure sites.
This work forms a key part of the Council’s emerging Built Facility Strategy — a blueprint for futureproofing leisure provision across the county.
Challenges We Tackled
Urgent Delivery: Surveys with associated spreadsheets and reports completed within just 4 weeks to meet the council’s programme deadlines.
Diverse Facility Conditions: The portfolio included varying management structures and site conditions, demanding a flexible and well-coordinated approach.
Lifecycle Planning: We developed annual Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) forecasts for Years 1–5, alongside 10-year lifecycle outlooks covering fabric, structure, and building services.
Compliance & Standards: Our reports highlighted Grade A upgrade opportunities and mapped out paths to compliance with current building services legislation.
Evidence-Based Decision Support: Providing clear, independent technical data to shape the Council’s leisure re-tendering strategy and capital investment roadmap.
Our Solutions
Working in close partnership with building surveyors and site teams, Oatway Design Ltd delivered:
- Site-by-site M&E condition surveys, identifying plant condition, lifecycle risks, and legislative gaps
- Tailored PPM forecasts, supporting targeted investment planning across the estate
- Upgrade recommendations aligned with Grade A building condition benchmarks
- Independent, strategic reporting, enabling risk-informed decisions for procurement and service planning
Results That Drive Long-Term Value
All surveys completed on time — supporting the immediate procurement timeline.
Data now embedded in the Council’s Built Facility Strategy — providing a foundation for future leisure investment and estate renewal.
Actionable intelligence to support decarbonisation planning, maintenance programming, and funding bids across the leisure portfolio.
Looking Ahead
The council is now equipped with clear, site-specific technical intelligence to:
- Optimise capital spending
- Extend asset life
- Plan for sustainable, compliant leisure services
- Respond to decarbonisation targets and net zero objectives
Looking to futureproof your public sector estate?
Whether you’re developing a leisure strategy, re-tendering FM services, or navigating building compliance challenges, Oatway Design Ltd offers responsive, expert-led M&E insight to guide your next move.
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