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Construction of the Lake View Bereavement Centre near Mepal has reached its halfway mark, with the structural steel frame of the multi-faith chapel now in place.
The emerging structure reveals key architectural features, including a distinctive butterfly-shaped roof and a floor-to-ceiling window designed to overlook the adjacent lake.
Construction partner Kier has also begun work on the porte-cochère, function room and a smaller chapel of rest, as the scheme progresses towards its next phase.
Groundworks are continuing across the site, with a focus on integrating the development into its natural surroundings.
This includes the preservation of a mature oak tree, alongside the creation of new habitats to support local wildlife.
Foundations for the flower court have now been completed, marking further progress as the project moves towards final fit-out.
Sustainability and landscape integration sit at the core of the centre’s design, with plans for memorial gardens and dedicated spaces to support bereavement services and community gatherings.
Once complete, the facility will be operated by East Cambridgeshire District Council as a community asset.
Cllr Anna Bailey, leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council, said: “Seeing the steel structure emerge from the ground marks a significant step forward for the project. We are building a space that will serve as a meaningful asset for local communities, somewhere people can come to reflect, remember loved ones, or simply spend time in peaceful surroundings. This will be a place dedicated to the people of East Cambridgeshire.”
Tom Martin, regional director at Kier Construction Eastern and Midlands, added: “Reaching the halfway mark is an important milestone for the Lake View Bereavement Centre. With sustainability and community at the heart of the design, the project reflects our commitment to delivering infrastructure that leaves a lasting legacy. To date, the scheme has generated more than £680,000 in social value, including volunteering, apprenticeships and support for local charities.”
