Leisure centres to shut for makeovers
LEISURE centres in Cirencester and Bourton-on-the-water are to temporarily close in so that their gym facilities can be improved this autumn.
Cotswold District Council is investing £380,000 in the council-owned centres, which are managed by SLM Everyone Active.
Councillor Jenny Forde, the authority’s cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “I am so pleased we are making these improvements in our leisure centres. We are listening to what our residents say they need, to support them to be fit and healthy and the changes are in response to that.
“People tell us that they really want to improve their health and be more active, especially coming out of the pandemic. We hope that the refurbishment will provide more workout options for people wanting to become active, lose weight, get fit and improve their general wellbeing.
“The new fitness equipment will also be more energy efficient, reducing the power demand from the leisure centre’s equipment, helping to tackle the climate crisis.”
The gyms will both receive a full refurbishment, with new flooring and equipment throughout. The layouts will reflect the latest trends, with more space given to functional and free weights areas, along with cardiovascular equipment.
Also, the centres will be redecorated to create a new look and feel that bosses hope will boost people’s energy and be more welcoming for everyone.
I am so pleased we are making these improvements in our leisure centres. Councillor Jenny Forde
Cirencester Leisure Centre’s gym refurbishment will take place from September 18 and it is set to reopen to customers on October 1.
Bourton-on-the-water Leisure Centre’s gym refurbishment will take place fromoctober 3 and it is set to reopen to customers on October 15. During the closure periods, the gyms will be out of use and members will be encouraged to visit alternative sites.
Cirencester Leisure Centre will be offering a temporary gym for those members who wish to use it. Jamie Nesbit, contract manager at Everyone Active, said: “Cirencester Leisure Centre and Bourton Leisure Centre remain an integral part of the community and we’re excited to build on this by improving our current gym offering.
“We’re confident that our members will benefit greatly from this investment. Not only will it help to increase our prevalence as a hub for the local community, but also work to support our mission – for everybody to reach their target of 30 minutes’ exercise, five times a week.”