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Leisure Centre Project. Club Engagement Evening November 2016. More than 40 years old Limited ability to meet the needs of a growing population Range of options considered. River Park Leisure Centre.
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Leisure Centre Project Club Engagement Evening November 2016
More than 40 years old Limited ability to meet the needs of a growing population Range of options considered River Park Leisure Centre
To expand facilities to meet existing demand and estimated local population growth up to 2030 To increase participation in sport and physical activity To improve the quality and efficiency of District’s main leisure facility To improve the wellbeing of the local community, through access to high quality leisure facilities City Council Objectives
September 2015 WCC Cabinet decided the preferred location for a leisure centre, if affordable and deliverable, is to the east of the University of Winchester Sports Stadium, at Bar End. July 2016 the facility mix of the centre was agreed November 2016 the owner of the Garrison Ground agreed terms to sell the site to WCC Update
Consultation: • Land Owners, Key Stakeholder and Partners • Leisure Centre Users • Sports Clubs • University Students • National Governing Bodies of Sport • Residents (Highcliffe and neighbours to the site) • Technical Studies • Financial Options Review and Business Case Update
50 m Pool, Teaching Pool and Water Play Area • Sports Hall - 12 Badminton Courts • 4 Squash Courts • 180 Station Gym • 4 Studios • Hydrotherapy • Treatment Rooms • Soft Play • Wet Side & Dry Side Changing Rooms • Reception and Café Facility Mix
Second Full Size Artificial Turf Pitch • Tennis Courts • Gymnastics Hall • Indoor Athletics Hall • Boxing Gym Built Facilities Audit and Strategy Additional Suggested Facilities
Next Stages • Agree Location • Concept Design / Workshops – inc. clubs • Seek Approval to Submit Planning Application • Technical Design and Construction
Any Questions? Thank You