ISG on track with £21M National Cycling Centre project

Main contractor ISG is set to deliver a £21M programme of modernisation and operational performance upgrades at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester.

The iconic sporting venue, that has played an instrumental role in Great Britain’s dominance of world cycling and as a key regional community leisure asset, is now over 25 years old and requires investment to ensure it retains its world-class reputation.

The project will be delivered in partnership with Manchester City Council, MCRActive, operator GLL, British Cycling and a range of other stakeholders.

As one of the world’s busiest velodromes, the modernisation programme at the National Cycling Centre addresses upgrades to track and spectator facilities, including replacement and extension of seating capacity at the venue and the introduction of a new glazed track barrier design. The scheme also includes the installation of new state-of-the-art track timing, photo finish technology and a digital display board, and refurbishment of the central sports court area inside the track.  

ISG Framework Manager Paul Collins commented: “We are proud to be working on this exciting project at such a prestigious sporting venue, which has supported so many fantastic achievements by British athletes on the global cycling stage over the past 25 years.”

Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar, Manchester City Council’s Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, said: “The investment to refurbish the National Cycling Centre will ensure that this iconic venue will fulfil its purpose as a home for world-class cyclists and the communities it serves in Manchester for years to come. The upgraded facilities and greener energy systems will significantly reduce the carbon emissions making a big contribution to the city’s climate change commitments.”