Working out Existing Technogym
equipment has been combined with
new kit in the new 72-station gym
The i-zone interactive ZigZag area, Centre is the first to offer this type of
for older kids, offers three giant spa in the area and the response has
computerised Sportwall panels and 12 been exceptionally positive,” says Bell.
Xer-Dance arcade-style dance platforms. He continues: “Not only have we
A café was built adjacent to the Fun seen increased visits, but we’ve also
Zone so parents and carers can relax experienced a more even distribution
while the children work off some energy. of custom throughout the day. A
Meanwhile, when a privately-owned major boost has been the injection of
local play centre closed down during secondary spend in the café, as well
the planning stages, the council took as through treatments and the heat
the opportunity to reassess local experience, which are offered at an
requirements and redesigned the Fun additional cost. The spa reached target
Zone, resulting in a larger soft play in the fi rst week of opening.
area. With no local competition, this “Huntingdon Leisure Centre had
section – kitted out by House of Play – nowhere to go in terms of external
has been one of the main successes of expansion, so this was a more
the redevelopment to date, with usage complex scheme than it might have
exceeding target two-fold. been,” Bell adds. “However, everyone
involved has played a part in making
relax and enjoy this project a resounding and instant
Relaxation and wellness formed part of success. Public appreciation has been
the second phase, which saw virtually unanimous and the increase in
Createability convert the old gym into a admissions refl ects a job well done.”
Pure Health and Wellbeing relaxation Watts believes this type of overhaul
zone. This new area, equipped by HELO, will continue at outdated sites: “It’s
incorporates a heat experience imperative that local authorities offer
featuring crystal steam, floral steam, the right mix of facilities to encourage
herb sauna and therapeutic water more people through the door and make
massage, as well as new changing their centres fi nancially viable. Assets
facilities and treatment rooms. can be made to work harder and facilities
The spa, which offers a range of redesigned to meet local requirements.”
holistic therapies and male grooming
treatments, opened for business in julie fi sher
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