sport New Worthing centre topped out


A topping out ceremony has marked the latest milestone in construction of Worthing’s new £17.9m leisure complex, which will replace the West Sussex town’s Aquarena. The new Wilkinson Eyre


Architects-designed swim- ming pool – recently named Splashpoint – is to incorpo- rate separate competition pools for diving and swim- ming when complete. Other facilities will include


children’s shallow pools, a flume, water features and a 385sq m (4,144sq ft) fitness suite with space for 100 stations. Two multi-use studios, three treatment


Wilkinson Eyre Architects are behind the design of the £17.9m complex


rooms and a lobby space containing a reception and a café will also form part of Splashpoint, which has a BREEAM rating of Very Good. David Sershall, area director of contractor Morgan Sindall, said: “Tis innovative, striking


building will provide a state-of-the art facility for the local community to enjoy.” Worthing Council leader Paul Yallop added:


“Tis is a very exciting moment. It has taken a lot of sheer determination and nerve to get this project off the ground.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=Z5K9o


Te new facility was designed by S&P Architects Edinburgh trust ‘worth £32.5m’ to city


Edinburgh Leisure – the trust which manages sport and lei- sure facilities on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council – delivers an economic return of nearly 3.5 times its fund- ing level, according to a new independent report. Te study by Baker Tillly,


reveals that Edinburgh Leisure delivers a Social Return on Investment (SROI) of at least £32.5m from an investment of around £9m. The SROI methodology estimates the economic impact of outcomes resulting from specific investments. In the case of Edinburgh Leisure, investing


in the provision of good quality, accessible and affordable services results in a more active pop- ulation which, in turn, requires far less medical interventions and fewer days off work.


Practical completion for £2.9m Parklea pavilion


Te new £2.9m Parklea Community Sports Facility in Port Glasgow is in line for its official opening in August aſter the devel- opment achieved practical completion. S&P Architects worked on the scheme


– one of five phases in a wider £6.5m proj- ect – as lead consultant and designer aſter being appointed by Inverclyde Council. Barr Construction has also worked


with the local authority on the construc- tion of the facility, which incorporates a new changing pavilion and a £650,000 3G synthetic sports pitch. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=D2I1R


Edinburgh Leisure’s activities helped avoid £25.5m of healthcare costs Among the key findings were that health-


care costs avoided through Edinburgh Leisure’s activities totalled £25.5m, while memberships and leisure cards support business by improv- ing sickness absence costs worth £5.2m. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=g6j3B


Green light for Horsham’s new £7.3m leisure centre project


Horsham District Council (HDC) has agreed to proceed with plans for a new £7.3m leisure centre to replace the existing Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre, West Sussex. Te scheme is to be financed by the local authority, with work to start in summer 2015. It


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comes aſter a business case deemed the current facility to be no longer fit for purpose. Under HDC’s plans, the new centre will be


“considerably larger, more flexible and a more expensive” facility than it originally planned. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=L7a6L


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Gourock outdoor pool opens after £1.8m revamp


Inverclyde Council has opened Gourock’s 103-year-old outdoor swimming pool, following the completion of an extensive £1.8m refurbishment of the facility. Work included new changing areas and


modern pool facilities, as well as the addi- tion of a gym with 65 pieces of equipment and a functional training area. Te gym features Pulse Fitness, Anytime


Leisure and Star Trac equipment. Council architects designed the project, which was delivered by Maxi Construction. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=Z0j5r


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Shadwell facility benefits from £800,000 facelift


St George’s Leisure Centre in Shadwell, London, has received a new lease of life fol- lowing an £800,000 revamp funded by the local authority and leisure partner Better. Tower Hamlets Council said a structural


survey had revealed the swimming pool was at the end of its operational life, which prompted the investment in the work. Improvements have included a replace-


ment of the pool plant systems, the customer journey at reception and the installation of new windows. Details: http://lei.sr?a=g5d3e


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