Updated images of the new Stevenage Sports and Leisure Centre have been made public by the council to try to decide the final designs.

Initial designs were shared late last year and now Stevenage Borough council wants views on the latest images.

The new centre will bring together sports, leisure and a swimming pool under one roof. They are currently provided at Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre, and Stevenage Swimming Centre.

The proposals are available to view online via the Stevenage Even Better Proposal site and Stevenage Borough Council New Sports and Leisure Centre for Stevenage site.

Drop in sessions are being held on:

  • Saturday, February 22, 12pm – 2pm, Westgate Shopping Centre (opposite River Island and Walkwel)
  • Monday, February 24, 6:30pm – 8pm, Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre (gym reception)
  • Wednesday, February 26, 12pm – 2pm, 21 Town Square (former McDonalds unit)
  • Saturday, March 1, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Stevenage Swimming Centre
  • Monday, March 3, 6:30pm – 8pm, Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre (gym reception)
  • Wednesday, March 5, 12pm – 2pm, Westgate Shopping Centre (opposite River Island and Walkwel)
  • Saturday, March 8, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Stevenage Swimming Centre

The closing date for comments is Sunday, March 9 at 5pm.

Cllr Loraine Rossati, cabinet member for culture, leisure and wellbeing, said: “I would like to thank everyone who shared their feedback on the initial designs, which has been largely positive.

“Your views have been heard and we are working hard to progress a facility that allows the vast majority of people to participate in sports, leisure and wellbeing activities.

“Whilst we will accommodate as much as we can, this is designed to be a general facility and we will not be able to include all specialist sports. There are other facilities in the town for these and we will work with local clubs if they wish to transfer elsewhere. I encourage our residents and businesses to engage with the next set of designs as we continue to work together on this exciting new offer for the town”.

The project will be partially funded through the Government’s Towns Fund. The Stevenage Development Board secured £37.5m in March 2021, and a proportion will be used for the centre.

Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to help deliver the scheme which was designed by architects at FaulknerBrowns.

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