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BBC News
22-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Swindon's Health Hydro pool work is almost completed
Work on Swindon's Health Hydro is on course to be completed by early next year.A topping out ceremony marked the finish of the major structural work in phase one of the restoration and refurbishment on the Grade II* listed Victorian building, with just internal works to are set to begin at the end of the week, offering the public an opportunity to see the progress made on the multi-million pound project since its closure two years comes as a planning application was submitted recently for phase two of the work which will focus on the main pool hall. If funding is approved, work will start in early 2027 which will see the pool closed again for a further 12 to 18 was initially due to be completed on phase one in late 2024 but the discovery of asbestos and moisture issues delayed its it is reopened improvements to the Victorian building will include a new gym, modernised accessible changing facilities, a ventilation system and a new engine room. Talking about phase two, project manager, Doug Gray said: "That's not confirmed yet but that's the plan to get funding for phase two which will deal with the swimming pool itself."In phase one we're dealing with the plant side of it which will get it all up and running but from a decorative and aesthetic point of view, we want to take that back to its original form should funding be approved."And if approved, the original decorative brickwork around the stained-glass window could be revealed after decades of being hidden by peeling steel trusses holding up the roof will also be painted in a colour more reminiscent of the hydro's early 20th-Century parts of the extensive plan are less obvious, but include improved ventilation of the main pool hall, better heating and cooling and better drainage of the pool. Councillor Marina Strinkovsky said: "Everything about it is amazing…the scale of it, the size of it and the history."It's the longest continuously operating Victorian Baths in the country but it had to adapt to the needs of the community and to changing times."
Travel Weekly
23-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Hotel del Coronado puts finishing touches on $550 million restoration
The Hotel del Coronado has wrapped up a refresh of its historic Victorian building, which marks the completion of the San Diego-area resort's $550 million, multiyear restoration. The Victorian building, which was built in 1888 and is the centerpiece of the National Historic Landmark property, has undergone a complete restoration of its front porch, lobby, main entry and guest accommodations. According to the hotel, the project "prioritized historical accuracy." The renovated Victorian Crown Room at Hotel del Coronado. Photo Credit: Robert Benson All rooms have been revamped to blend the property's "rich heritage with luxurious modern accents," featuring woven raffia headboards, floral wallcoverings and checkerboard marble flooring in the redesigned bathrooms. Two new dining venues have been added to the Victorian building. They include the 156-seat Nobu Del Coronado, which is also home to an eight-seat sushi bar and the 12-seat Pagoda Bar, as well as the Veranda restaurant, which draws inspiration from the hotel's original 1,800-foot wraparound veranda and showcases locally sourced California ingredients. The building's event spaces have similarly received an update, with its Crown Room, Coronet Room and Ocean Ballroom getting updated lighting and sound systems. Additionally, the Ocean Ballroom restoration revealed a newly discovered and preserved 1888 fresco, while original wood floors and historic finishes have been rehabilitated across all three venues. Additionally, the property's central garden courtyard has been returned to its original design, complete with historic walkways and pergolas. A bronze fountain featuring a reproduction of a 19th-century statue has been reinstalled, recreating a feature that was removed from the space in 1912. An oceanfront king bedroom at the Shore House at the Del. Photo Credit: Hotel del Coronado The 787-room Hotel del Coronado, which is owned by investment firm Blackstone, comprises five "neighborhood" concepts: Shore House at the Del; Beach Village at the Del; The Cabanas; The Views; and The Victorian. The Hotel del Coronado is in Hilton's Curio Collection. The Shore House and Beach Village sections are part of Hilton's LXR Hotels & Resorts.
