Residents can look forward to state-of-the-art leisure and community facilities right in the heart of Kingston as plans for the town’s new leisure complex are approved by Planning Committee (26 May).
Rooftop football, climbing and swimming for all,plans for Kingston’s brand new community leisure complex approved.
With 5-a-side rooftop football pitches, two swimming pools with spectator seating, a children’s splash deck and climbing wall, flexible community spaces, a cafe and much more, the scheme will deliver inclusive facilities fit for the 21st Century.
This scheme is a significant part of the council’s ‘Transform Kingston’ programme and sits at the heart of the council’s heritage-led town-centre regeneration.
Improvements to the public space around the new complex will connect it much more effectively with the neighbouring historic library and museum to attract more residents and visitors to come and experience Kingston’s unique history and culture.
It will help regenerate and revitalise Kingston town centre when the borough’s economy and its communities need it most, creating improved access to its central shopping area.
Leader of Kingston Council Andreas Kirsch said:
“Delivering this state-of-the-art, disabled-friendly leisure and community complex is one of our top priorities.
“We want all our residents to live happy, healthier, fulfilling lives, and having this fantastic facility right in the centre of Kingston, designed by award-winning architects FaulknerBrowns, will help us achieve that ambition.
“I am also delighted that the new complex will link with the museum and the library celebrating our history and heritage.”
Work to demolish the old, unsafe Kingfisher leisure centre will start this summer as preparations to deliver the new facility begin on site.
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