Commonwealth Games Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
A new Olympic-pool for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham (UK)
The Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Birmingham, is an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth that was held in Birmingham, England. Birmingham hosted the Games, marking England's third time hosting them. The Birmingham Organising Committee for the Commonwealth Games (BOCCG) was responsible for the planning and operational delivery of the Games. The new aquatics centre, which hosted the swimming and diving events, was built in Smethwick (Birmingham). British firm Wates designed the aquatics centre and constructed it.
Description of Fluidra's scope
Fluidra took care of this turnkey project for the Olympic Pool at the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre, which will include other water facilities. After the games, the aquatics center will be home of one of the most accessible swimming facilities in the region. The state-of-the-art facility will create a lasting legacy for community health and wellbeing with its 50m Olympic-sized swimming pool as well as a 25m diving pool, community swimming pool and seats for up to 1,000 spectators.
