Sir Robert McAlpine (SRM) has been appointed construction manager for the £250m Therme Manchester, the wellbeing resort at TraffordCity, Manchester.

The appointment follows the creationion of Therme Horizon, a  €1bn joint venture between Therme Group and CVC, a leading private markets investment firm.

Therme has been working with SRM through a pre-construction services agreement and has now appointed them as construction manager, a major milestone in bringing the sit to Greater Manchester.

SRM will support the management of construction at Therme Manchester, which will combine the largest thermal pool complex in Europe under one roof, along with botanical gardens and immersive art. There will also be more than 25 water slides, the largest sauna area in the UK, multiple steam rooms  and a wave pool for children and families.

David Russell, CEO of Therme UK, said: “We are delighted to appoint Sir Robert McAlpine to support the management of construction for Therme Manchester. Their unrivalled expertise in delivering large scale, complex  projects, along with a shared commitment to excellence, community and sustainability, makes them the ideal team to bring Therme Manchester to life.

“We look forward to working together to deliver a project that will have a lasting positive impact on Greater Manchester and beyond."

Neil Martin, chief executive at Sir Robert McAlpine, added: “It’s a privilege to be appointed to help deliver such a visionary and innovative project. Therme Manchester represents a major investment in wellbeing, sustainability, and community infrastructure, and we are excited to play a part in shaping its future."

Set within TraffordCity, Therme Manchester will be accessible by public transport via Greater Manchester’s Bee Network and Metrolink, with a strong emphasis on supporting sustainable travel.

Visitors will also be able to reach Therme Manchester by bicycle, with new developments along the Bridgewater Canal creating enhanced cycle paths and walkways that directly connect the site to the surrounding area. A multi-storey car park will also be incorporated into the site’s design.

Further updates on construction progress will be announced in the coming months.