Exciting plans to deliver the legacy phase of the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick and to give Sandwell one of the best community leisure facilities in the country are taking a huge step forward.

An international research project from Australia has visited Sandwell Aquatics Centre to learn best practice ahead of the Australian State of Victoria hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

Wates is marking the six-year milestone of its contract with Twycross Zoo. Featuring a major project to support the creation of the zoo’s recently opened The Gruffalo Discovery Land.

The £27 million Sands Centre redevelopment has reached another significant milestone and is set to be completed in late autumn this year.

Wates secures key pre-construction role on ground-breaking British Library project.

As part of our partnership with leading public procurement framework SCAPE, Wates maximises Social Value outcomes for every project we complete.

Wates has completed works at Braywick Leisure Centre, a major leisure and community hub for Windsor and Maidenhead Council, via the Major Works UK framework, part of the Scape National Construction framework.

Wates has been confirmed as the main contractor for the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.

As an inclusivity champion for construction company Wates, Will Bayley discusses the real power of public leisure facilities in helping people and communities come together and break barriers through sport.

Wates has been appointed as the design and construction partner for the new Aquatics Centre in Smethwick for Sandwell Council.

Wates has planted 100 sapling trees by the new Braywick Park Leisure Centre in order to offset carbon emissions generated during the centre’s construction.

Wates has picked up a prestigious industry award in recognition of its work on corporate social responsibility at Twycross Zoo.

Leisure centres are proving increasingly important community hubs for towns and cities across the country.