International Convention Centre Wales
The Celtic Manor Resort – Conference Centre, Coldra Woods, Newport
Main Contractor
John Sisk & Son
Architect
Davies Landscapes
Groundwork Contractor
Ian Thomas Construction Services
Products Used
Xflo Plaza permeable paving, Birkes, Lakrids, Salt + Pepper (200x100x80mm) / TerraPave® Bullnose steps, Rimini Ground / TerraKerb® Straight Edge kerbing, Pearl (125x255mm)
The International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales is an extraordinary venue designed for world class conventions, events and meetings
The result of a joint venture between the Welsh Government and the Celtic Manor Resort, renowned construction company, John Sisk & Son, was the main contractor on this 3500m2 project which also included a permeable and sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS).
AG’s premium granite block paving TerraPave® was the obvious paving choice for the convention centre as it offers a beautiful finish to complement a contemporary design. Additionally, it is a cost-effective, practical alternative to traditional stone paving. TerraKerb® also played its part in this high-profile hard landscaping project, adding a premium appearance to the ICC surrounding. With its widely recognised durability and weather resistance, it is now well established as a market-leading option.
Tim Cave, Regional Sales Manager at AG, said:
“A key challenge faced by AG was to create a high-quality permeable paving system for a large roof deck, capable of withstanding continuous heavy traffic. Our Xflo® Plaza was the perfect choice. AG’s Plaza block paviour is made using the most modern manufacturing techniques, ensuring it will stand the test of time and retain its high-quality aesthetics, whilst effectively managing the movement of water through the SuDS system. This is a pioneering but proven way of mimicking the natural movement of storm water and replacing conventional storm water drainage systems.”
