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Montrose pool scheme contractor named


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Ogilvie Construction’s £7.05m tender for the construction of a new swimming pool in Montrose has been given the green light by local councillors. Angus Council approved the Stirling-


based firm’s submission, which was the lowest of six tenders that had been received for the swimming pool scheme. Te local authority now estimates that


the project will cost £7.9m – £2m less than it had previously estimated and within the £10m set aside for the work.


Swan Leisure opens in Dublin peTe hayMan


Swan Leisure, a new Donnelly Turpin Architects-designed leisure centre in Rathmines, Dublin, has been unveiled. John Paul Construction


built the new complex on behalf of Dublin City Council, which forms part of the wider €36m (£30.5m) Rathmines Square development. Facilities include a 49-sta-


tion gym equipped by Precor; a 25m x 12.5m swimming pool with moveable floor; a dance and fitness studio; and a meet- ing/spin studio. A full-sized sports hall capable of hosting


football, basketball, volleyball and badminton has also been created at the venue, along with changing facilities and a café. Dublin Lord Mayor Gerry Breen, who offi-


cially opened the venue, said: “Swan Leisure is a wonderful addition Rathmines and


Te club has been taken over by a private owner


Gym member buys club out of administration


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Paul Dumbell and Brian Green of KPMG, joint administrators of Simpson Leisure Limited, have agreed to sell the Old Hall Health Club and Spa near Knutsford, Cheshire, to a club member – Will Banks. Te sale of the club was brokered by spe-


cialist agents Christie + Co, who acted on behalf of the administrators. The acquisition includes a split-level


health and fitness club, spa treatment area, indoor heated swimming pool, group exer- cise studio, tennis courts and lounge bar.


Councillors approve Wiltshire leisure proposals


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Plans for an overhaul and reorganisation of indoor leisure facilities across Wiltshire have been given the green light. Wiltshire County Council has backed a


refined proposal, which is set to include four new-build ‘campus’ schemes. Warminster, Melksham, Trowbridge and


Amesbury/Durrington are the locations in line to benefit from the new facilities. Improvements are planned for facilities


in Devizes and Salisbury, in addition to the refurbishment of the Olympiad campus.


4 Te swimming pool at the Swan Leisure facility in Rathmines, Dublin


surrounding areas. Tis facility is a credit to the hard work, vision and cooperation between Dublin City Council, local elected representa- tives and the local community.” Funding for the leisure centre element of


the Rathmines Square development has been provided by the local authority.


£8m leisure facility planned for Girvan’s harbourside peTe hayMan


A new £8m leisure facility is being planned for a harbourside site in Girvan to help enhance local tourism and leisure opportunities. The proposed venue – backed by South Ayrshire Council – will include a swimming


pool; a fitness suite; and an outdoor learning and activity centre with climbing wall. A multi-purpose space for community


events; a restaurant; and a viewing area also form part of the proposals, which are designed to act as a catalyst for further regeneration.


Improved facilities for Blackpool facility peTe hayMan


Blackpool’s Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre is to bene- fit from improved facilities as part of a major refurbishment led by the local authority. The venue’s swimming


pool has closed for a 16-week period to allow work to take place, with the new-look com- plex due to reopen in April. Blackpool Council has


secured external funding to help finance the improve- ments, which will allow for a revamp of changing facili- ties and provision for disabled users and families. When complete, the new-look Moor Park


Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre is undergoing a refurbishment A four-court sports hall; a 25m swimming


Health, Leisure and Learning Centre will feature a 44-station fitness suite; a spinning studio; and an exercise class studio.


Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital


pool and learner pool; a library and learning centre; GP surgeries; and a chemist will also be on offer at the Moor Park venue.


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