Multi-million-pound extension and refurbishment for leisure centre

Work on a multi-million-pound extension and upgrade of a leisure centre in Hull has completed.

Woodford Leisure Centre is one of the region’s largest local authority recreational centres.

Following completion of the project by Hobson & Porter, the centre has a new extension housing a 25-metre swimming pool and smaller beginners’ pool, both with full disability access, sauna, steam room and reception area.

The extension takes the total number of pools at the leisure centre to three.

The existing building at the facility has also been refurbished and its entire roof replaced.

The public space around Woodford Leisure Centre has also been remodelled, with a new large car park for visitors all part of the revamp.

The facility was closed to the public to undergo a £9 million extension and refurbishment, funded by Hull City Council, in September 2016.

David Blades, business development director for Hobson & Porter said: “The revamped Woodford Leisure Centre will provide modern, first-class facilities to the area for families and people of all ages to enjoy. We have demonstrated again that we have the capabilities to deliver the type work that goes into a project of this size and to ensure that these resources offer the kind of high-standard, modern facilities that the public deserve.”

Garry Taylor, city manager for major projects and infrastructure at Hull City Council said: “The investment into Woodford will secure its long-term future as a top swimming and leisure facility and put it up amongst some of the best in the region, providing a top-class offer to the people of Hull.”