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Huge congratulations to Lee O’Neill at Gateway Facilities Management for his plucky trek to reach the base camp at Everest. All to support a good cause.​

It was the hardest physical task ex-Army soldier, Lee, had undertaken. Throughout the nine days up to Everest’s base camp and back down again, Lee suffered from extreme altitude sickness. Although Lee came close to quitting on a few occasions, he dug deep and made it.

The trip started more comfortably in late September, taking a 10-day, scenic trek to majestic Everest. Highlights included crossing the high pass, Cho La (home of the Sherpa people), with stunning views of the Himalayas. This is one of the steepest and toughest climbs, with guides often advising trekkers to never look back! Another highlight was the pizza Lee ate when arriving back in the area’s main town of Lukla after the trek.

The adventure ended with a final exploit, a race down the mountainside to take a helicopter out of the clouds to Katmandu for the flight home. Lee is focusing his next bunch of physical endurance tests more locally, including the infamous ‘Nuclear Races’, a tough, muddy obstacle course near Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker. Lee’s Everest trek raised funds to support a charity close to a Gateway colleague’s heart. Well done, Lee.

Gateway’s second annual seminar proved a great success as teams from across the group’s companies and different departments got together.

The event at the Holiday Inn, near Gateway HQ, included presentations on the group’s specialist areas, from property management to building surveys. It also included staff training on the sector’s latest health and safety matters. The annual seminar is the ideal opportunity for Gateway’s office and site employees to meet up and discuss day-to-day operations, face-to-face. Company heads are able to share business news, fresh initiatives and plans, showing how these support the group’s overall vision and values.

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At Gateway, we pride ourselves on our proactive approach to property maintenance, from repairing any minor structural damage to making sure pipes are lagged in communal areas. Here are a few tips from our facilities team to help you stay warm in the colder months and avoid any unpleasant surprises or unnecessary repair bills.

Supervising Gateway’s own facilities management team is Lee O’Neill’s day job. Problem-solving and ensuring any property issues are fixed quickly are two aspects of the role he enjoys most. Outside of Gateway, former Army soldier Lee is often found training for a physical challenge. Trekking for three weeks to reach Everest’s base camp is next up, all for a charity supporting a Gateway colleague.

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