Go ahead given for multi-million pound leisure centre redevelopment

The next step of the redevelopment of the Goole Hub, a project to transform East Riding Leisure Goole into a leisure and community venue, is set to go ahead.

East Riding of Yorkshire’s Cabinet gave has given the green light for the construction contract to be concluded.

Builder Willmott Dixon has been selected as preferred contractor, with preparatory works to start this month.

The hub is due to be completed by the summer of 2026, opening in Goole’s Bicentenary year.

The Goole Hub, funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, will provide new and enhanced leisure facilities, co-locate services, and introduce new activities, such as bowling.

A sum of £3.372m is being contributed by the £25m Goole Town Deal regeneration programme.

Councillor Nick Coultish, cabinet member for culture, leisure, and tourism, said: “I’m excited to announce the awarding of the contract to build a brilliant new leisure facility for Goole and our surrounding communities.

“This project reflects the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s commitment to invest in Goole and to fostering a vibrant, active, and healthy community.

“I look forward to seeing the renewed Goole Hub, and all the fantastic facilities it will provide.”

Phil Jones, chair of the Goole Town Deal Board, added: “The board has allocated a share of the town’s £25m in Town Deal funding towards the development of East Riding Leisure Goole.

“We see it as an important anchor destination within the town centre that, alongside the seven other strategic projects that we’ve chosen to fund, will help to increase footfall and boost the local economy.

“This exciting project will transform the venue into a truly modern community hub with a vastly enhanced leisure offer for local people of all ages. We’re pleased to see it progressing.”