Construction begins on £15m leisure development
Building works for a new £15m leisure centre are due to start this month, designed to improve the leisure offer for residents in the Spen Valley.
Construction firm Kier will start working on site, when the foundations for the new Spen Valley Leisure Centre will be laid.
Spen Valley Leisure Centre facilities will include: an eight lane, 25 metre main pool; a 20m by 10m activity pool with moveable floor; spectator seating in the pool areas; a large fitness suite; two fitness studios with flexibility for other use; and a cycling studio.
There will also be two changing villages which will include family cubicles, baby change and large team changing areas.
To safeguard employees and the local community Kier will be adhering to the Construction Leadership Council’s Site Operating Procedures, which are based on the guidance issued by Public Health England.
Leader of the council, Councillor Shabir Pandor, said: “I’m really pleased to see the start of work on this major capital development project for the people of North Kirklees.
“We are committed to supporting people to be healthy and live independently in their communities for as long as possible.
“The leisure centre will become a major asset for the local community, attracting more visitors into Kirklees and will help to create a sustainable economy. I look forward to seeing the developments on site as Kier begin the construction phase.”
Phil McDowell, regional director northern at Kier Regional Building, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Kirklees Council to deliver Spen Valley Leisure Centre.
“The commencement of works on site is a major milestone and we look forward to creating a new all-purpose facility, which will bring swimming and fitness under one roof.
“We have a wealth of experience in delivering leisure centres across the country and I’m looking forward to seeing the development of this facility as it progresses on site.”
The existing fitness suite, studios and athletics track will remain open for use for the duration of the build. The new facilities will be open for use in winter 2021.
