Contractor selected for Leatherhead revamp
Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) has appointed VolkerFitzpatrick, the Dutch-owned construction company, to deliver the £11m refurbishment of Leatherhead Leisure Centre in Surrey.
Construction work got underway on the 22-month scheme in April after the council approved plans drawn-up by A+G Architects, which include a new 438.6sq m (4,721sq ft) fitness suite incorporating 100 stations and a 343.4sq m (3,696sq ft) soft play area. A new, outdoor multi-use games area, two squash courts and a new ground floor entrance foyer will also be created as part of the refurbishment, while the centre's function rooms, 25m swimming pool and sports hall will be upgraded.
Mark White, regional manager for VolkerFitzpatrick, said: "When completed, this refurbishment and extension will mean the people of Leatherhead will have a state-of-the-art leisure centre in a building which is designed to meet the needs of the local population." The refurbishment of the centre, which is managed by Fusion Lifestyle on behalf of MVDC, is expected to be completed by December 2010.