A new community and leisure centre in Diss is being planned by South Norfolk Council.
The authority says residents have been asking for leisure provision in the town to match the council’s other leisure centres in Wymondham and Long Stratton.
The new centre is earmarked for the former site of the John Grose car dealership which is now under the council’s ownership.
The investment is supported by a grant of more than £1 million from the Greater Norwich Growth Board to create a new gym and a vibrant plaza area with views overlooking the Diss Mere, a popular lake.
Cabinet Member, Cllr Kim Carsok, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to improve our offering in the town. We have already invested £4 million into upgrading our swimming pool, and now we are planning to take that further by creating a new community and leisure centre, as the initial phase of a possible wider regeneration plan for the South Mere area.”
Initial plans for the ground floor of the new centre include accessible toilets and changing areas, community space and multi-use studio and a café and soft play area.
The community space will be a bookable area for local clubs, classes and NHS health checks. The first floor will be largely dedicated to a gym with views over the Mere.
The council is also seeking to develop a new bus station and health centre, opposite the site.
A series of public consultation events will be held later in the Spring.
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