Flitwick Leisure Centre

A new Leisure Centre built adjacent to the existing Leisure Centre, forming part of a wider masterplan. The existing Centre remained open whilst the new facility was built. The project received Strategic Facilities funding from Sport England and utilised the Sport England Design Guidance documents.

The new facilities include:

  • 25m 8-lane Community Swimming Pool,
  • Teaching Pool with movable floor,
  • Confidence water area,
  • Four Court Sports hall,
  • Climbing Wall,
  • Crèche/Party room,
  • Flexible Multi Use studios,
  • 120 Station Fitness suite,
  • Multi-use exercise Studios,
  • Flexible Rooms,
  • Catering.

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CLIENT

Central Bedfordshire Council


SERVICES

Cost Management


SECTOR

Sport & Leisure


VALUE

£15m (2015)


PROJECT TEAM

Architect: Darnton B3 Architects
Engineer: Furness Partnership
Main Contractor: SDC
Service Engineer: Darnton B3 Services
Structural Engineer: Furness Partnership
Project Manager: Deloitte LLP

“We wanted to pass on our thanks to you and your team for their professional, proactive and conscientious approach to the project at all stages from design through to practical completion, and in particular over the last few weeks which has seen a huge amount of energy and focus from all concerned to ensure such a positive start for the new Centre and our customers”

J Dickinson, Assistant Director, Leisure Libraries and Countryside, Central Beds Council

OUR PROJECTS

A new Leisure Centre in a mature parkland, central Hinckley setting

A new leisure facility for Sparkhill replacing the original Sparkhill Baths which closed in 2008

A fast track new build project to deliver a high end private health & racquets club