Construction work update
We are expanding our overnight accommodation and restaurant to
better match the scale of our conference spaces.
First, we are building a new bedroom block to add another 64
bedrooms, to give us a total of 136 bedrooms. Second, we are
extending the main restaurant attached to the Hall to the end of
the existing Hall building. These projects are neither simple
nor quiet, but we hope you can see the advantages they will bring
once they are complete.
Timeline
June 2012 Building work starts on the
residential block. Work will take place 08.00–1800, Monday to
Friday, within the building compound. During this six-month phase,
up to four HGVs will pass by the reception area and the Hall every
hour.
October 2012 Building work starts on the
restaurant area. Work will take place 08.00–18.00, Monday to
Friday, within the building compound; however, the compound will be
located directly between the Conference Centre car park and Hinxton
Hall.
November 2013 Completion and opening of above
areas.
Other exciting plans for November
2013
As we work on building our new block, we
will be taking the opportunity to upgrade the existing Residential
Court bedrooms and bathrooms. We also plan to extend our
services: we will be operating a new 24-hour reception service to
allow guests to check in or out at any time, and we will be
offering an increased bar menu.
Project updates
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Manager's update
Date: Friday 4 May 2012
By: Rachel Cordier
Firstly, apologies for not updating for a while - is basically
because nothing much has been happening - we've finalised Stage D
design and been looking at bedroom interiors for the Residential
Court areas, but nothing exciting!
Today has been the interview day for construction companies, so
we got to meet their potential site managers and
representatives. The good news is - they all seem capable and
enthusiastic!! We've got some more selection work to do, but
there should be someone appointed in the next 2-3 weeks.
Elsewhere the excessive rain fall has been a bit of a disaster
for our paths - sunken trenches underneath that are completely
waterlogged have turned the path to the car park into a roller
coaster - fortunately our brilliant FM team have got on board
quickly and are out filling and levelling this afternoon.
Date: Thursday 23 February
2012
By: Rachel Cordier
We've found some interesting stuff and a collapsed pipe by the
restaurant, so works have extended to take over the path to
reception to rebuild the pipe. Nigel and I are on constant 'health
and safety patrol' to keep on top of the contractors. However, only
one trailing power cable found this morning - not bad!
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Date: Friday 17 February
2012
By: Rachel Cordier
Work is still ongoing to move data, water, electric and gas
cables around the area of the new buildings.
We've had a bit of a challenge in the car park area near the
Residential Court, so we've had to re-divert an access path there,
but everything is still on track for completion at the end of the
month.
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Date: Tuesday 7 February
2012
By: Rachel Cordier
Digging has started! The archaeologists have dug down to have a
look (see pictures), and once they've given the all clear works
will start to divert water, gas and data lines out of the way of
the foundations of the new buildings. This is set for completion by
3 March and will all be tidy again for spring.
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Date: Thursday 2 February
2012
By: Rachel Cordier
I had a catch up today with our FM team and looked at plans of
where the archaeological dig next week will take place. I
also examined where all the underground services will be moved
to – plans are going on display in the reception, if you're
interested. I would be quite intrigued to see what the buried items
could tell us about the history of Hinxton Hall and the original
estate; however, don't want any discoveries to hold up the project
in any way! There's a lot of data and 'stuff' buried under the
lawns.
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Date: Wednesday 25 January
2012
By: Rachel Cordier
First meeting today to discuss the restaurant interiors and
finishes for the project starting in October – looking forward to
seeing the ideas!
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Date: Tuesday 3 January
2012
By:
Rachel Cordier
A very exciting year is on its way for the team at Hinxton
Hall.
As some already know, we are planning to expand the conference
centre to add a further 64 bedrooms in a new block between the
original Residential Court and North Lodge. Work for this will
start from 24 June 2012, although there will be some earlier works
digging trenches and moving power lines and water pipes.
I will keep this area of the website updated as the project
progresses, so please check back to hear more about our development
activities.
Rachel
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