The £31m Redcar and Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart is to open on Saturday, April 26, at 9.30am - marking the end of months of construction work and ending 17 years of the town having no swimming pool
Redcar will open its heart next month.
The £31m Redcar and Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart is to open on Saturday, April 26, at 9.30am - marking the end of months of construction work and ending 17 years of the town having no swimming pool.
And it will start life with a bang, with organisers promising Olympic stars, European title holders and British champions on a day all activities will be free of charge.
The old Redcar Baths were controversially closed in 1997 after a big public outcry and even a “Save Redcar Baths” streak at Wembley by comedian Chris McGlade.
The new building, as well as having swimming pools and a wave simulator, will include a register office, fitness suites and conference facilities.
The Ridley Street complex will also be home to the borough’s new council chamber, which will double up as a multi-purpose space that can be used for community activities, the mayor’s parlour, accommodation for small and medium sized businesses and retail space.
Councillor Mark Hannon, the council’s Cabinet member for economic development, said: “As an integral part of the regeneration of the borough, I have really enjoyed watching this development take shape.
“As well as supporting local industry, the construction of this multi million pound scheme has had a massive impact on the economy, exceeding its targets for spending and employing locally. This impact is set to continue once the new facility opens by creating and safeguarding over 260 jobs in day to day operations.”
Cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism, Councillor Olwyn Peters, called it a lasting legacy to the 2012 London Olympic Games.
She added: “There aren’t many places where you can get fit, have fun, learn to flow ride, grab a coffee, do business and even get married and that’s what so unique about this impressive complex.”
Martyn Miles, contract manager for building operator Everyone Active, said: “The facilities will be second to none in the area.”
No comments:
Post a Comment