ODS Completes Refurbishment of Penhill Bowls Club
ODS is proud to announce the completion of the refurbishment of the former Penhill Bowls Club, a project awarded by Central Swindon North Parish Council. This long-anticipated transformation breathes new life into a previously derelict site, providing a modern, multi-functional space for the Penhill community.
The site, which had remained vacant since the COVID-19 pandemic, suffered significant neglect, including vandalism and arson attempts. ODS undertook an extensive renovation project beginning in September, addressing major structural damage and restoring the building to a safe, functional, and welcoming environment.
Key highlights of the refurbishment include:
The existing roof covering was stripped and replaced with a new covering, including upgraded insulation for improved performance.
Installation of new water, drainage, and electrical systems to meet modern standards.
Interior restoration, creating a versatile space suitable for a range of community uses.
With this transformation, the Penhill Bowls Club has evolved into a hub for local residents, offering spaces for meetings, recreational activities, and social gatherings. It provides a vital resource for the Penhill area, fostering connectivity and community spirit.
Mitchell Carter, Head of Construction at ODS, said: “Seeing this project come to fruition has been incredibly rewarding. The new community building reflects ODS’s commitment to revitalising spaces that matter and meeting the needs of local communities. We’re confident this facility will be a cornerstone for the Penhill area for years to come.”
Expressing enthusiasm for the collaboration, Central Swindon North Parish Chair, Cllr Kevin Small, said: “This is fantastic for the young people of Penhill. I opened the original youth centre in 1994, which later closed, and this is the first new facility since then. Young people need spaces they can call their own, and we’ll continue to support them because they are our future.”
Cllr Paul Park, Penhill, praised the community effort behind the project: “This building was forgotten until the parish council stepped in. Thanks to the hard work of officers and our partners, we secured funding and transformed it from its poor state into something amazing. I’m so proud of the dedicated groups in Penhill who make projects like this possible.”
Central Swindon North Parish hopes the facility will thrive as a hub for young people for years to come, and thanks ODS for its excellent work in making the Parkside Hub a reality.
The revitalised Penhill Bowls Club will be open to the public as the Parkside Hub from 8 February, marking the beginning of a new chapter for this cherished local site.
