Case Study
Wythenshawe Pavilion
The Challenge: To design a channel drainage system that could be installed within a tight project window and provide the long-term performance and durability required in a demanding environment.
The Approach: An all-modular channel system combined with high throughput gullies would provide the capacity to cope with the shower discharge from use by 600 sports men and women.
The Product: A modular-based, full stainless steel freestanding system fitted with perforated stainless steel gratings linked to the main drainage by a series of Eurogully EG250 and EG200 vertical trapped gullies.
Case Study
Wythenshawe Pavilion In Brief: The University of Manchester’s sports facility at Wythenshawe is vast. Over 30 football and rugby pitches are spread over the 90 acre site and are used by teams from the university, the surrounding city and by international sporting federations. Recently completed, a new pavilion at the site boasts a wide range of versatile changing facilities that are served by a high performance modular drainage system designed by specialists, ACO Building Drainage. The new changing pavilion reflects the greater diversity of uses that the site now accommodates, allowing the university to develop valuable funds from an expanding portfolio of commercial operations. A direct replacement for a former changing facility, the new building houses ten changing rooms - three large, communal rooms; four team rooms and WC’s, and three special referee changing quarters. At its maximum capacity, a total of 600 athletes can use the building at any one time. Running through all the changing rooms, toilets and communal corridors, the all stainless steel drainage system combines channels with point gullies to provide optimal removal of all standing water– a serious slip hazard in this demanding environment. The system also has sufficient capacity to cope with frequent, aggressive floor washing and has the capability to cope with the high levels of mud, grit and grass brought in on players boots. Its key specifying feature, however, was its modular design. The six month completion schedule for the entire project was extremely tight given the size and scale of the facility. To facilitate the completion of the groundworks, architects Wilson Mason & Partners needed a high performance drainage system that could be designed, manufactured, delivered and installed with no impact on the overall timeline. The function of the entire building is underpinned by the choice of finishes and the drainage system. “These were key elements that could not be compromised even under the pressure of a tight budget and completion schedule,” says Paul Foxley, project architect at Wilson Mason & Partners. “The modular design proposed by ACO gave the ‘off-the-shelf’ availability and quick assembly that were vital.” The installed drainage network combines ACO’s Modular 2000 channels, fitted with perforated gratings, with its Eurogully EG250 vertical trapped gullies. All manufactured from grade 304 stainless steel and designed for FACTA Class A shower and sports applications, each component is supplied with ACO’s ‘Standard Channel’ edge detail which provides a water tight seal with the epoxy resin floor finish when a suitable sealant is used – a resilient surface which is typically found in food processing plants but used here to give the required long-term wear and hygiene performance. Each gully is fitted with a removable sediment basket that effectively collects debris, preventing any blockages in the connecting pipework. A foul air trap is also fitted which again is fully removable to allow rodding and routine maintenance. The EG250 gullies are integrated with the 155mm wide Modular channels and connect to the main drain pipework. In this configuration, discharge rates of 4 litres per second can be achieved. In other areas where flow rate was not an issue, 110mm diameter spigot outlets were used within the channels to discharge the water into the main drain. EG200 vertical freestanding gullies complete with foul air traps and baskets were used in conjunction with these in order to facilitate the cleaning of the corridors. To obtain a copy of the new Stainless Steel Modular Channels Product Catalogue And Installation Guide, contact ACO Building Drainage, call 01462 816666 or email buildingdrainage@aco.co.uk A full overview of ACO Building Drainage specialist range of products and services is available at www.acobuildingdrainage.co.uk
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New sports pavilion serving over 30 football and rugby pitches in the heart of Manchester. Quick installation of the drainage system ensured that the six month project completion schedule was met. A high performance stainless steel channel drainage system removes water from all showers throughout the building. Drainage system capable of dealing with high levels of mud and debris accumulation – easy to maintain and clean. Edge detail of the drainage channels provides water tight seal with the epoxy resin floor finish when used with an appropriate sealant.