South Shore Cricket Club
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South Shore Cricket Club
Project Summary
- Start date: May 2025
- Completion date: May 2025
Introduction
As part of Blackpool Council’s regeneration works and social value commitment, Bambers Remedial Contractors partnered with South Shore Cricket Club to enhance community facilities. The project aligned with broader initiatives to support grassroots sport and youth engagement, particularly encouraging young women to take part in cricket.
Project Overview
Supporting Community Through Regeneration
The project was delivered as part of Blackpool Council’s wider regeneration and social value strategy, focusing on improving community assets while creating meaningful local engagement opportunities.
Works were carefully planned and scheduled around the operational needs of South Shore Cricket Club, ensuring minimal disruption. Close collaboration between Bambers, Blackpool Council, Blackpool Enterprise Zone, and a local contractor enabled a smooth and coordinated delivery. Oversight from Managing Director Dave Bamber ensured strong leadership, responsive decision making, and alignment across all stakeholders.
Project Details
Property Type
Community Sports Facility (Cricket Club)
Client
Blackpool Council
Scope
Refurbishment and improvement of clubhouse facilities, including decoration, skylight replacement, and installation works
Occupancy
Live community facility (works delivered around active club use)
Challenges
Overcoming Challenges
- Coordinating multiple stakeholders across public and private organisations
- Delivering works within a tight timeframe
- Working around the cricket club’s active schedule
- Meeting both quality expectations and social value objectives
Solutions
How We Delivered
- Hands on leadership from senior management enabled fast, flexible decision making
- Strong collaboration between all partners ensured clear communication and alignment
- Careful scheduling minimised disruption to club activities
- Engagement with local young women provided both project support and community benefit
Community Space Refurbishment
Full decoration of the bar and lounge area, delivered free of charge in partnership with a local contractor.
Youth & Skills Engagement
Supervision, PPE, and on-site support provided for local young women contributing to decorating works.
Leadership & Coordination
Direct involvement from Managing Director Dave Bamber to manage scheduling and stakeholder engagement.
Facility Upgrades
Supply and installation of new quartz counters to enhance the clubhouse environment.
Building Safety Improvements
Removal and replacement of five domed skylights to improve safety and building condition.
Collaborative Delivery
Partnership working with Blackpool Council, Blackpool Enterprise Zone, and local contractors to deliver a cohesive project.
Value Added
The project delivered significant social value beyond the physical works. Improvements to the clubhouse created a more welcoming and inclusive environment, encouraging increased participation from young people and women in sport. The involvement of local young women in the project provided valuable skills development and hands-on experience, strengthening community engagement and ownership.
The scheme also contributed directly to Blackpool Council’s regeneration objectives, demonstrating how targeted investment in community facilities can generate wider social benefits. Additional visibility was gained through links to BBC’s Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams, further highlighting the positive impact of the project.
Public Impact
The upgraded facilities have enhanced the usability and appeal of South Shore Cricket Club, supporting greater community use and participation. By improving both the physical environment and inclusivity of the space, the project has helped strengthen local engagement in grassroots sport.
Social Value
This project is a strong example of Bambers’ commitment to delivering meaningful social value alongside construction works. Through collaboration, community involvement, and targeted improvements, the project has supported local development, skills growth, and long term community benefit.
Cost
The project incorporated a range of value added elements, including works delivered free of charge in partnership with a local contractor and significant senior leadership input. Overall delivery was achieved efficiently through strong coordination and collaborative working, ensuring maximum community benefit within the available budget.
2 weeks
Duration
Delivered Free of Charge
Total Cost
Blackpool
Location
Occupied
During Works