Community & Leisure
Community & Leisure
Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Chard
An exciting new development programme for this rural based animal charity to improve on-site facilities in support of the animals in their care.
Melhuish & Saunders completed the first phase: a new hay barn with increased height to allow for greater storage capacity.
We look forward to tendering for the next phases!
Completed September 2019
RSPCA, South Cotswolds
This project was a Finalist in the 2018 RIBA South West Awards (Architects: Mitchell Eley Gould) - a new animal rehoming and rehabilitation shelter
for Cotswold Dogs and Cats Home.
Completed June 2016
Rangers Centre Ninesprings Country Park Yeovil
South Somerset District Council commissioned this detached single storey building to provide a base for park rangers and volunteers, which includes a coffee shop. The centre houses innovative water saving technology funded by a Sustainable Watermark Award from Wessex Water.
Completed October 2014
Libraries in Wellington, Chard and Minehead
Melhuish and Saunders were contracted by Somerset County Council to undertake various refurbishment works for 3 library sites in the county.
New tender invites regularly received owing to the company being on the Devon & Somerset Standing List of Approved Contractors (extended until end of March 2022).
Completed March 2014
Somerset Earth Science Centre
Formerly opened by the Princess Royal in 2009 - the Somerset Earth Science Centre was the winner of the LABC Chairman's Award for its outstanding contribution to eco-building and the community.
It thrives as an environmental education centre used by the Somerset Wildlife Trust of which Melhuish and Saunders is now a corporate member. See Community Links
Completed September 2008