Internal fit-out starts on £5m Hindu temple ahead of summer completion
A £5m Hindu temple in Oldham has been handed over to the community for an internal fit-out after Trafford Park-based RECOM Solutions completed the external shell and core of the building.
The Shree Swaminarayan Temple, on Copsterhill Road, is due for completion, on time, this summer.
RECOM’s work includes site remediation and ground works, specialist stonework and brickwork, roofing and envelope works, and the provision of incoming new utilities.
The company was appointed as the main contractor in November 2019 to work with the design team on the scheme, before starting on site in July 2020.
The team working on the project has been led by director Jason McKnight, alongside Josh Marrs and Jordan Stent.
The temple’s design is a blend of modern and traditional features, including a solid marble gate and traditional Hindu temple domes that are being handcrafted in India and shipped over.
Built on the site of a former housing association depot, the temple features a spacious and naturally-lit modern prayer hall, space for sports, events and teaching, a courtyard with landscaped gardens, parking and accommodation.
Jason McKnight
It is being funded through donations from the local community and supporters from across the UK and overseas.
Jason McKnight said: “RECOM initially became involved with the scheme in November 2019 to further develop cost efficiency and buildability, in tandem with the design team, prior to starting on site.
“This unique project is a standout scheme in the North West. Having handed over the site, the community is now able to undertake the completion of the internal fit out.”
