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11/02/2020
Appointment Drives Forward £15m Yorkshire Leisure Centre
A £15 million leisure centre is set to be built on the site of the original Spenborough Pool in Liversedge, West Yorkshire.
Kirklees Council selected national firm Kier to deliver the project, which has been procured through the YORbuild2 framework.
Spen Valley Leisure Centre will include a two-storey, two-pool complex, a double-height foyer which will lead to wet changing areas as well as multi-activity space. There will be a mezzanine with dry changing areas, a gym, exercise studios and spectator seating.
Kier will begin work on site in early 2020, with the new facility due to open in the autumn of 2021. This will be followed by the demolition of the existing fitness suite, releasing further external works with final completion anticipated at the end of 2021.
Phil McDowell, operations director at Kier Regional Building Northern, said: "We have a lot of experience in delivering leisure centres across the country and are thrilled to be working with Kirklees Council to deliver the brand-new Spen Valley Leisure Centre.
"The proposed new all-purpose facility reflects the desire to bring the leisure offer on the site up to current standards in a building of high quality, and to bring swimming and fitness under the one roof. It will provide a modern environment, with an efficient, simple layout and improved access to ensure it is accessible for all."
(CM/JG)
Kirklees Council selected national firm Kier to deliver the project, which has been procured through the YORbuild2 framework.
Spen Valley Leisure Centre will include a two-storey, two-pool complex, a double-height foyer which will lead to wet changing areas as well as multi-activity space. There will be a mezzanine with dry changing areas, a gym, exercise studios and spectator seating.
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Kier will begin work on site in early 2020, with the new facility due to open in the autumn of 2021. This will be followed by the demolition of the existing fitness suite, releasing further external works with final completion anticipated at the end of 2021.
Phil McDowell, operations director at Kier Regional Building Northern, said: "We have a lot of experience in delivering leisure centres across the country and are thrilled to be working with Kirklees Council to deliver the brand-new Spen Valley Leisure Centre.
"The proposed new all-purpose facility reflects the desire to bring the leisure offer on the site up to current standards in a building of high quality, and to bring swimming and fitness under the one roof. It will provide a modern environment, with an efficient, simple layout and improved access to ensure it is accessible for all."
(CM/JG)
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