Lee Valley Ice Centre
As part of a landmark £30 million redevelopment, Mainer Associates was appointed by Wrenbridge Land Ltd to provide BREEAM Assessment services and act as BREEAM Accredited Professional (AP) for the new Lee Valley Ice Centre in Waltham Forest, East London. The project successfully met the client’s sustainability target, achieving a BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’.
Sustainability was a central pillar of the design and delivery of the new centre, which replaces the original 1984 venue. Mainer Associates played a key role in guiding the project team through best practices in sustainable construction, ensuring environmental performance was embedded across all stages of the build.
Key sustainability features include:
Enhanced building efficiency to reduce operational energy use and carbon emissions
£1.5 million in landscaping and ecological improvements, increasing biodiversity and green space connectivity
Design measures supporting long-term resilience and reduced environmental impact
Creation of a low-carbon, inclusive community hub promoting health, well-being, and sustainable travel
As one of only three venues in the UK to house two Olympic-sized ice rinks - and the only one in the South of England - the new Lee Valley Ice Centre demonstrates that large-scale leisure facilities can achieve high environmental standards while delivering lasting value for local communities.
Mainer Associates is proud to have contributed to this exemplary project, ensuring that environmental and social sustainability were at the heart of its success.
Image Source: Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Highlights
Client
Wrenbridge Land Ltd
Location
London, South East
Value
£30 million
Specification
Leisure & Community
Services
BREEAM
Case Study: Lee Valley Ice Centre
Client: Wrenbridge Land Ltd
Architect: Faulkner Browns
Services: BREEAM Assessment & BREEAM Accredited Professional (AP)
Certification Achieved: BREEAM ‘Very Good’
Overview
As part of a landmark £30 million redevelopment, Mainer Associates was appointed by Wrenbridge Land Ltd to provide BREEAM Assessment services and serve as the BREEAM Accredited Professional (AP) for the transformation of the Lee Valley Ice Centre in Waltham Forest, East London. Replacing the original 1984 venue, the new facility sets a benchmark for sustainable, inclusive leisure development in the UK.
Sustainability at the Centre
Sustainability was a guiding principle throughout the design and construction of the centre. Mainer Associates played a critical role in steering the project team toward environmental best practice, embedding robust sustainability measures at every stage. These efforts culminated in the project achieving a BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’, meeting the client’s ambitious sustainability targets.
Key Sustainable Features
Enhanced Building Efficiency: Designed to reduce operational energy demand and carbon emissions, the new centre incorporates advanced building fabric and system efficiencies.
Landscaping & Biodiversity Investment: £1.5 million was invested in landscaping and ecological enhancements, increasing biodiversity and improving connectivity across green spaces.
Resilience & Environmental Impact Reduction: Design strategies focused on long-term environmental resilience and lowering the building’s lifetime footprint.
Low-Carbon Community Hub: The centre promotes sustainable travel, health, and wellbeing, acting as a vibrant community destination that supports low-carbon lifestyles.
Legacy & Impact
The new Lee Valley Ice Centre is now one of only three venues in the UK - and the only one in the South of England - with two Olympic-sized ice rinks. It demonstrates that high-performance sustainability can be achieved even within complex, large-scale leisure developments. Beyond environmental performance, the centre delivers lasting social value, serving as an inclusive hub for sport, recreation, and community engagement.
Our Contribution
Mainer Associates is proud to have supported this landmark project. As BREEAM Assessors and Accredited Professionals, we ensured that environmental and social sustainability were not only considered but actively prioritised - helping to deliver a facility that is both future-ready and community-focused.