C M Oxendale Ltd delivered the complete mechanical services installation as part of the refurbishment and expansion of The Mere Spa at Mere Golf & Country Club. The project involved the installation and commissioning of new heating, domestic water, ventilation and controls systems to support the operation of a luxury wellness facility. Working alongside the principal contractor and wider design team, CM Oxendale provided modern, energy-efficient building services solutions designed to enhance guest comfort, improve operational efficiency and support the long-term performance of the spa.
Site Overview
The Mere Spa development comprised the refurbishment and extension of the existing spa facilities within Mere Golf & Country Club. The works created upgraded wellness, treatment and relaxation areas including specialist spa environments requiring carefully controlled temperature, humidity and ventilation conditions. The mechanical installation was undertaken within a live resort environment, requiring detailed planning, coordination and phased delivery to minimise disruption to ongoing operations.
Mechanical Works
C M Oxendale’s scope of works included:
- Installation of new energy-efficient heating systems.
- New plant
room equipment and associated distribution pipework. - Domestic hot and cold water services throughout the facility.
- Heat recovery ventilation systems serving spa and welfare areas.
- Supply and extract ventilation systems.
- Specialist ventilation systems serving sauna, steam room and wellness spaces.
- Pool heating interfaces and associated mechanical plant.
- BMS controls integration allowing efficient monitoring and operation of plant.
- Above-ground drainage systems.
- Sanitaryware installation and final connections.
- Testing, balancing, commissioning and handover of all mechanical services.
Heating Works
The heating installation included the provision of high-efficiency plant and distribution systems designed to provide reliable heating throughout the spa development. New plantroom equipment was installed and commissioned alongside associated pipework networks, controls and terminal equipment. The system was designed to achieve optimum energy performance while maintaining the comfort requirements expected within a premium spa environment.
Challenges
- Delivering complex mechanical services within an operational leisure and hospitality facility.
- Coordination of extensive services within restricted plantroom and ceiling void spaces.
- Achieving specialist environmental control requirements for spa, sauna and wellness areas.
- Integration of new mechanical systems with existing site infrastructure.
- Maintaining programme requirements while ensuring high-quality installation standards.
- Managing commissioning activities to ensure all systems operated efficiently and reliably upon handover
Project Outcome
The completed installation provided The Mere Spa with a modern and efficient mechanical services infrastructure capable of supporting the long-term operation of the facility. Energy-efficient heating, hot water and ventilation systems were successfully delivered and commissioned, providing enhanced comfort, improved indoor air quality and reliable environmental control throughout the spa. The project was completed to meet the client’s requirements, delivering a future-proof solution that supports both guest experience and operational performance.
Key Outcomes:
- State-of-the-art mechanical services installation delivered.
- Improved energy efficiency across heating and ventilation systems.
- Enhanced indoor air quality through MVHR technology
- Specialist environmental control for wellness facilities.
- Reliable and maintainable plantroom infrastructure.
- Long-term operational resilience and performance.
