HRH The Princess Royal today unveils the spectacularly revamped Doncaster Racecourse, home to the world's oldest Classic horserace, the St Leger. ISG has completely transformed the 300 year old historic site over a period of 21 months, creating one of the most impressive facilities in the UK.

Client Arena Leisure originally tendered the racecourse as a refurbishment project. However, after considerable exploration it became apparent that the grandstand, which is the major component of the racecourse, would be more effective for modern use if completely rebuilt.

ISG's involvement in Doncaster racecourse comprises:

· Complete demolition and rebuild of the 60s-built grandstand to make way for a state-of-the-art, steel-framed grandstand. Over 50,000 tonnes of steel and 100,000 tonnes of concrete were used for the new five-tier grandstand.

· The old stable block has been knocked down and replaced by a new complex housing 154 stables, a weighing room facility, saddling boxed and a pre-parade ring. Ancillary accommodation will contain veterinary facilities and accommodation for jockeys and stable staff.

· Fit out of all third-party retailers incorporating all the restaurants, bars and private boxes throughout the grandstand.

Timely completion of the racecourse was crucial as Doncaster's racing calendar is fixed long in advance. ISG has successfully completed the project on time and on budget ? no mean feat given the impact of the July 2007 floods which resulted in two thirds of the project's 500-strong workforce being unable to get to the site and several key contractors completely out of action.

Craig Tatton, Managing Director of ISG's regional business, says;

"A key factor in being selected by Arena Leisure was ISG's ability to deliver the project from base build through to the final fit out and to validate the cost plan quickly and underwrite these costs through the supply chain. Understanding the unique needs of the client was also paramount which is why ISG involved key personnel from other major UK racecourses to understand the complexities of issues within the racing environment.

"ISG is immensely proud to be proud of its involvement in what is now one of the most impressive racecourses in the country."

Email: sara.schmid@isgplc.com