Public buildings

Highlight Project

Salvation Army Corps Development

Apollo Public Buildings worked in collaboration with the Salvation Army to build a contemporary new Corps development in Chelmsford, Essex.

The £1.92 million project included the demolition of an existing run-down Salvation Army Worship Hall, which had been originally constructed on the site of a Roman well. The rebuild of the development not only resulted in modern new premises for the Salvation Army but also gave an opportunity for the Essex County Council (ECC) Field Archaeology Unit to investigate any further Roman finds. Apollo incorporated additional time into the programme of works to allow for an archaeological dig in which Roman pottery was discovered.

The resulting new facilities are both cutting edge and functional in design featuring zinc cladding, under-floor heating and acoustic panels. Created by Apollo using a sustainably sourced timber-frame engineered system, the Corps now features a Worship Hall, administration areas and a drop-in centre for use by the local community.

Scope of works

Roofing
Mechanical works
Electrical works
Asbestos removal
Demolition
Statutories and utilities
Landscaping

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