STOP PRESS …………………  The Club Extension is now complete!!

 

Following agreement of a grant of £50,000 from the Olympic legacy funding from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities Fund, the Club was in a position to commence work on an extension to its existing clubhouse in May 2013. Additional funding for the project was provided by Devon County Council, West Devon Borough Council, Tavistock Town Council, Bowls England together with members and friends of the Club.

The extension will enable the short mat bowls players to transfer their activities to the club together with provision for a skittle alley and darts. The aim is to provide a multi-sports and social events facility for all age groups in the locality. 

Work started in June 2013 with completion of the building by the end of the year. Internal fitting-out and external finishing of the patio saw the extension finished by mid February

This page chronicles the building through its various stages.

The contractor for the initial part of the project is O’Mahoney Construction Limited supported  by carpentry firm, McCartney & Co, and electrical contractor, R Jenkins.

Work, actually, commenced a week early at the end of May in order to take advantage of the good weather.  

Site before work began following insertion of water tank

Ground works commenced

Footings laid

Foundations laid

Outer wooden shell constructed 

Roof struts inserted

Roof completed and windows & doors inserted

Roof tiling completed and internal wiring work commenced

 

Wall knocked through to existing clubhouse 

RSJ inserted between extension and existing clubhouse

Existing clubhouse opened up to extension

Scaffolding removed from exterior and interior made ready for painting

Exterior blockwork and rendering completed

 

Levelling of Floor

 

Outside Area Cleared

 

Members Commence Painting

Painting completed and lighting installed

 

 

 

Short Mat Equipment Installed

Rinks Laid for Short Mat Bowls

Patio Base Laid

Patio Completed

 

Club Building with New Extension