Progress on the redevelopment of the Trent Bridge Pavilion has reached another tangible milestone, with the installation of roof trusses on the east and west wings above the pitch-facing dressing rooms, and the return of the original roof tiles.
This latest landmark is another indication of the expansion of the facility’s footprint, with an extra storey now in place on top of the east wing to accommodate a new home dressing room.
And it also shows a continued commitment to sustainability and honouring the heritage of the historic building.
The whitewashed dressing room pillars have become part of Trent Bridge folklore, with team celebrations on the balconies entering Ashes history.
Those original pillars will be retained in the revamped building, having been scanned and modelled to allow replicas to be produced for the new home dressing room on the east wing.
The original roof tiles were also preserved and are now being reinstalled, while brickwork has been re-used in the construction of new storeys.
“All the way through this project, we’ve worked hard to make sure the Pavilion’s unique character is retained – and to be able to re-use so much original material is really satisfying,” said Nottinghamshire’s Head of Operations, Tom Paterson.
“That’s really beneficial environmentally, as it reduces the need for us to use as large an amount of new material. But it’s also really satisfying that so much of the tangible bricks-and-mortar of the building, which in some cases have stood for hundreds of years, will still be with us in this new era.
“Continuing construction work in the winter has posed particular challenges, of course, but our contractors have been resourceful through the bad weather of the past few months, and have kept us moving forwards.”
Since the turn of the year, multiple trades have been on site to complete the mechanical and electrical first fix. Outside, meanwhile, preparations are being made for the refurbishment of the Pavilion terracing, where padded seats will replace the previous seating.
“Embarking on this redevelopment has given us the chance to take a step back and look at ways to improve our members’ facilities,” said Nottinghamshire’s Commercial Director Michael Temple.
“For supporters who wish to be close to the players and the action, our Pavilion terrace has always featured the best seats in the house. Now they will also be the most comfortable, while we’ll also work on the terracing itself to improve accessibility and supporter safety.
“The pace of progress since the end of the season has been really impressive, and once the building’s exterior is complete we’re looking forward to bringing our interior vision to life, in a way which blends modern facilities with a Victorian style that honours our heritage.”
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