Caddick completes £14m Crewe Youth Zone
The 24,000 sq ft scheme on Oak Street, south of the town centre, forms part of charity OnSide’s national network of facilities.
The £14m Crewe Youth Zone was built by Caddick Construction in partnership with Cheshire East Council, which provided the land.
Known as The Dome, the facility features a 6,600 sq ft sports hall and a 3,700 sq ft multi-use games area.
Other facilities include a fitness suite, a music room with a recording studio, an arts and crafts area, a climbing wall, a performing arts studio, a boxing gym and a training kitchen.
Dave Saville, regional managing director at Caddick Construction North West, said: “It’s incredibly rewarding to have delivered a facility that will make such a positive difference to young people across Crewe. This has been a very important project, not only in creating an exceptional building but also in leaving a lasting legacy for the community.
“By working closely with OnSide, Cheshire East Council, our supply chain and local neighbours, we’ve been able to create opportunities for local students, support community organisations and ensure we were a considerate presence while delivering this fantastic new community resource. The Dome is much more than a building; it’s a place where young people can feel safe, discover new interests, build confidence and develop skills that will support them in life.”
Adam Poyner, head of property and construction at OnSide, said: “The completion of The Dome is a hugely exciting moment. We know the difference a Youth Zone can make to a community, and The Dome will give thousands of young people a safe, positive and aspirational place to spend their free time, build friendships, develop skills and reach their potential.
“We’re incredibly grateful to Caddick Construction and the entire professional team for their hard work, expertise and commitment in bringing this fantastic facility to life. We’d also like to thank Cheshire East Council, our capital funders, founder patrons and the local community for their belief in the project. The Dome now has a fantastic team in place and we can’t wait to see it become a thriving part of Crewe and make a lasting difference to generations of young people.”
The professional team includes architect Seven, project manager and quantity surveyor Walker Sime, structural engineer Ramboll, MEP designer Steven Hunt Associates, highways adviser SK Transport Planning and fire engineering specialist Clarke Banks.
